Husqvarna V554 Operator's Manual page 17

To clean the product
CAUTION:
pressure washer or a steam cleaner.
Water can go into bearings and electrical
connections and cause corrosion which
causes damage to the product.
Clean the product immediately after use.
• Do not clean hot surfaces such as the engine,
muffler and exhaust system. Wait until the
surfaces are cool, then remove the grass or dirt.
• Before you clean with water, clean with a brush.
Remove grass and dirt on and around the
transmission, the transmission air intake, and the
engine.
• Use running water from a hose to clean the
product. Do not use high-pressure.
• Do not point the water at electrical components
or bearings. Detergent usually increases the
damage.
• Use compressed air to clean the top side of the
mower deck.
• Use a water hose to clean below the cutting
deck.
• When the product is clean, start the cutting deck
for a short period to remove remaining water.
To clean the engine and the muffler
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings
and dirt. Grass cuttings soaked in fuel or oil on the
engine can increase the fire risk and the risk that the
engine becomes too hot. Let the engine cool before
it is cleaned. Clean with water and a brush.
Grass cuttings around the muffler dry quickly and are
a fire risk. Use a brush or remove the grass cuttings
with water when the muffler is cold.
To clean the battery
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and the terminals
can cause the power of the battery to decrease.
1. Remove the battery. Refer to
install the battery on page 18 .
2. Flush the battery with water and let dry.
CAUTION:
pressure washer or a steam cleaner.
Water can go into bearings and
electrical connections and cause
corrosion which causes damage to
the product.
3. Clean the terminals and the cable ends of the
battery cables with a wire brush.
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Do not use a high-
To remove and
Do not use a high-
To remove the covers
To remove and install the engine cover
The engine cover has a soft operator cushion that
absorbs shocks during operation.
1. Lower the stand on platform. Refer to
product in stand on or walk behind position on
page 11 .
2. Pull the handle to open the engine cover fully.
3. Tilt the engine cover slightly up and lift the rear
edge up to remove the engine cover.
4. Install in the opposite sequence.
To do a check of the parking brake
1. Park the product on a slope with a hard surface.
Note:
Do not park the product on a grass
slope when you do a check of the parking brake.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. If the product starts to move with the parking
brake engaged, let an approved service agent
adjust the parking brake.
4. Disengage the parking brake.
To charge the battery
• Charge the battery if it is too weak to start the
Battery charging times on page
engine. Refer to
30 for battery charging times.
• Use a standard battery charger.
CAUTION:
charger or start booster. A boost
charger or a start booster will cause
damage to the electrical system of
the product.
• Always disconnect the battery charger before
you start the engine.
To do an emergency start of the
engine
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, you can
use jumper cables to do an emergency start. This
product has a 12 V system with negative ground.
To set the
Do not use a boost
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