Operation - Husqvarna W436 Operator's Manual

WARNING! Avoid injury. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING! Safety interlock System
failure and improper operation of unit can
result in death or serious injury. ALWAYS
know the safety interlock system is
operating properly.
Test the safety interlock system before each
operation. If the system does not function
properly, do not operate the unit until repairs
are made.
The engine will only start with the PTO
disengaged. The shift lever must be in neutral
for engine to start.
The engine must not start unless PTO is
disengaged and the shift lever is in neutral.
Testing
1. With engine off, engage PTO.
2. Turn ignition switch to OM. Pull recoil start
handle. Engine must not start.
3. Disengage PTO.
Operator Presence Control
The operator presence control lever must
be pressed to operate the PTO. When the
shift lever or PTO is engaged, releasing the
operator presence control lever stops the
engine.
The engine MUST stop whenever the operator
removes both hands from controls while the
PTO or transmission is engaged.
Testing
1. Start engine and engage PTO.
2. Release operator presence control
lever(s). Engine must stop.
3. Disengage PTO.
4. Restart engine.
5. Place shift lever in Forward.
6. Release operator presence control lever.
Engine must stop.

OPERATION

Steering Levers
WARNING! Avoid injury! When the
engine is running and the shift lever is
engaged, releasing only one steering latch
causes the unit to circle around one drive
wheel.
ALWAYS hold both steering levers against
the handlebar when releasing the steering
lever latches. ALWAYS release levers
slowly.
The steering levers are used to steer, operate
in forward and reverse, and stop the unit.
When held against the handlebar, the brakes
are engaged.
Steering Lever Latches
The steering lever latches hold the steering
levers in the neutral position and keep the
brakes applied.
Ignition Switch
Operate the ignition switch with the removable
ignition key. To start the engine, turn the
ignition key to the start position.
When the engine starts, release the ignition
key back to the run position.
Pull the recoil handle.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to
OFF.
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