Husqvarna R 214C Operator's Manual page 8

• Before you operate the product, clear the cold air
intake of the engine from grass and dirt. If the cold
air intake is blocked, there is a risk of engine
damage.
• Move around stones and other larger objects
carefully and make sure that the blades do not hit
the objects.
• Do not operate the product across objects. Stop and
examine the product and cutting deck if you operate
the product across or into an object. If it is
necessary, make repairs before you restart.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Use approved personal protective equipment when
you use the product. Personal protective equipment
cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the
degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your
dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Always wear approved hearing protection. Long term
exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment.
• Always wear protective shoes or protective boots.
Steel toes are recommended. Do not use the
product barefoot.
• Wear gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, jewelry or other
items that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep first aid equipment and fire extinguisher close
at hand.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna service agent.
• Do not make modifications on safety devices. Do not
use the product if protective plates, protective
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Read the warning
Read the warning
covers, safety switches or other protective devices
are not attached or are defective.
To do a check of the ignition lock
• Start and stop the engine to do a check of the
To start the engine on page 13
ignition lock. See
To stop the engine on page 14 .
and
• Make sure that the engine starts when you turn the
ignition key to START.
• Make sure that the engine stops immediately when
you turn the ignition key to STOP.
Start conditions
These conditions are necessary to start the engine:
• The cutting deck is lifted and the parking brake is
applied.
The engine must stop in these situations:
• The cutting deck is lowered and the operator lifts
from the seat.
• The cutting deck is lifted, the parking brake is not
applied and the operator lifts from the seat.
Try to start the engine without one of the conditions.
Change the conditions and try again. Do this check
daily.
To do a check of the forward pedal and rearward pedal
1. Make sure that the forward and rearward pedals are
not blocked and can be operated freely.
2. Release the forward pedal to brake.
3. Make sure that the product brakes when the forward
pedal is released.
4. For more brake power, push the rearward pedal.
5. Do the same procedure for the rearward pedal.
Parking brake
WARNING:
not work, the product can start to move and
cause injury or damage. Make sure that the
parking brake is regularly examined and
adjusted.
To do a check of the parking brake on page
Refer to
18 .
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
If the parking brake does
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