Transport - Husqvarna MZ 52LE Operator's Manual

SAFETY
• Stop to inspect the equipment if you run over or
into anything. If necessary, make repairs before
starting.
• Do not make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and
gashes. Wrap blades or use protective gloves
when handling them.
• Check the park brake's functionality regularly.
Adjust and service as necessary.
• Do not work with the starter circuit if there is
spilled fuel.
• Make sure that the fuel filler cap is mounted
tightly and no flammable substances are kept in
an open vessel.
• Sparking can occur when working with the
battery and the heavy cables of the starter
circuit. This can cause battery explosion, fire
or eye injury. Sparking will not occur after the
grounding cable (normally negative, black) is
removed from the battery.
• Disconnect the grounding cable from the battery
first and reconnect it last.
• Do not make a bridge short circuit across the
starter relay to run the starter.
• Be very careful when handling battery acid.
Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns.
If you spill battery acid on your skin, rinse
immediately with
water.
• Acid in the eyes can
cause blindness,
contact a doctor
immediately.
• Be careful when
servicing the battery.
Explosive gases
form in the battery. Do not perform maintenance
on the battery when smoking or near open
flames or sparks. The battery can explode and
cause serious injury or damage.
• The machine is tested and approved only
with the equipment originally provided or
recommended by the manufacturer. Only use
approved repair parts for the machine.
• The mulch blades must only be used in familiar
areas when higher quality mowing is desired.
• Regularly clean the deck and the underside of
the deck. Avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.
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Transport

• The machine is
heavy and can
cause serious
crushing injuries.
Be extra cautious
when it is loaded on
or unloaded from a
vehicle or trailer.
• Use full width ramps for loading machine into a
trailer or truck.
• Use an approved trailer to transport the
machine. Operate the park brake by securing
the steering controls in the outboard position
with elastic or ratchet straps. Turn off the fuel
supply. Fasten the machine down with approved
devices such as bands, chains or straps.
• Both front and rear tie down straps must be
used and directed down and out from the
machine.
WARNING! Use extreme caution when
loading the machine into a truck or trailer using
ramps. There is the possibility of serious injury
or death if the machine falls off the ramps.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The park brake
is not sufficient to lock the machine in place
during transport. Ensure that the machine is
well fastened to the transport vehicle. Always
reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle
to avoid tipping it over.
• Do not operate this machine on public
roadways.
• Check and abide by local traffic regulations
before transporting the machine on roads.
• Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage
to the drive system.
• Do not tow trailers, etc. with this mower. They
may jackknife or overturn, causing damage to
the mower and possible serious injury to the
operator.
• Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up
ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed.
Do not lift! The machine is not intended to be
lifted by hand.
• When loading or unloading this machine, do
not use more than the maximum recommended
operation angle of 10 degrees.