Assembly - Husqvarna R 418Ts AWD Operator's Manual

• Do not fill above recommended fuel level. The heat
from the engine and the sun makes the fuel expand
and the fuel overflows if the tank is filled too much.
• Do not fill too much. If you spill fuel on the product,
clean up the spill and wait until it is dry before you
start the engine. If you spill on your clothing, change
it.
• Store fuel in approved containers only.
• Store the product and fuel in such a way that there is
no risk that fuel leaks or fumes can cause damage.
• Drain off the fuel in an approved container outdoors
and away from naked flames.
Battery safety
WARNING: A damaged battery can cause
an explosion and cause injury. If the battery
has a deformation or is damaged, speak to
an approved Husqvarna service agent.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use protective glasses when you are near batteries.
• Do not wear watches, jewelry or other metal objects
near the battery.
• Keep the battery out of reach for children.
• Charge the battery in a space with good airflow.
• Keep flammable materials at a minimum clearance
of 1 m when you charge the battery.
• Discard replaced batteries. See
34 .
• Explosive gases can come from the battery. Do not
smoke near the battery. Keep the battery away from
open flames and sparks.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: The product is heavy and can
cause injury or damage to property or the
adjacent area. Do not do maintenance on
the engine or the cutting deck without these
conditions:
• The engine is off.
• The product is parked on a level surface.
• The parking brake is applied.
Introduction
WARNING: The drive belt tension spring can
break and cause injury. Wear protective
glasses when you attach or remove the
cutting deck.
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Assembly

• The ignition key is removed.
• The cutting deck is disengaged.
• The ignition cables are removed from the
plugs.
WARNING: The exhaust fumes from the
engine contain carbon monoxide, an
odourless, poisonous and very dangerous
gas. Do not run the product in closed spaces
or spaces with not sufficient air flow.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• For best performance and safety, do maintenance
on the product regularly as given in the maintenance
schedule. See Maintenance schedule on page 17 .
• Electrical shocks can cause injuries. Do not touch
the cables when the engine is on. Do not do a
function test on the ignition system with your fingers.
• Do not start the engine if the protective covers are
removed. There is a high risk of injury caused by
moving or hot parts.
• Let the product become cool before you do
maintenance near the engine.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Wind
protection around the blades or use protective
gloves when you do work on the blades.
• Always put the cutting deck in servicing position to
clean it. Do not park the product near the edge of a
ditch or slope to get access to the cutting deck.
CAUTION: Read the caution instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not turn over the engine if the spark plug or
ignition cable is removed.
• Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened
correctly and that the equipment is in good condition.
• Do not change the adjustment of governors. If the
engine speed is too high, the product components
can become damaged. See
35 for highest permitted engine speed.
• The product is approved only with the equipment
supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
Read the assembly instructions in the owner's manual
carefully. A label on the inner side of the front cover on
the product, also shows how to attach and remove the
cutting deck.
To attach the cutting deck
1. Park the product on level ground.
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