Husqvarna 115 312526R1 User Manual

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OPeRaTION
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Running
Release the parking brake by moving the lever 
1. 
downward. 
NoTE: The mower is equipped with an operator 
presence system. When the engine is running, 
any attempt by the operator to leave the seat 
without first setting the parking brake will shut 
off the engine.
Move the steering controls to the neutral 
2. 
position (N).
Select the cutting height by setting the cutting 
3. 
height pin into the desired hole. Release foot 
pedal latch and lower deck to set cutting height.
Make sure the work area is free from objects 
4. 
that could be thrown by the rotating blades.
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Cutting height selection
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Engage the mower deck and move the throttle to FULL
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Parking brake
Engage the mower deck by pulling out the 
5. 
blade switch.
Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit 
6. 
symbol).
The machine’s speed and direction are 
7. 
continuously variable using the two steering 
controls. When both controls are in the neutral 
position, the machine stands still. 
By moving both controls an equal amount 
forward or backward, the machine moves in a 
straight line forward or backward respectively.
WARNING!
Ensure that no one is near mower 
when engaging blade switch.