Mowing Tips - Husqvarna CZE 4818 Operator's Manual

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3)
When starting the engine for the first time or if
the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra
cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the
engine.
• Be sure IZT (Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle)
bypass linkages are in the drive position.
• Sit on the seat in the operators position,
release park brake lever.
• Check to be sure the PTO switch is
disengaged.
• Move the throttle control to the choke
position.
• For a warm engine start, the choke control
may not be needed
NOTE:
Before starting, read the warm and cold
starting procedures below.
• Insert key into the ignition and turn the key
clockwise to "START" position and release
the key as soon the engine starts. Do not run
the starter continuously for more than 15
seconds per minute. If the engine does not
start after several attempts, push the throttle
control into the choke position, wait a few
minutes and try again. If the engine still does
not start, move the throttle control back into
the fast position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)
• When the engine starts, slowly pull the
throttle control back until the engine begins to
run smoothly. If the engine starts to run
roughly, press the throttle control back
forward to choke the engine for a few
seconds. Then continue to pull the throttle
control back to the fast position.
• The PTO switch and ground drive can now
be used. If the engine does not accept the
load, restart the engine and allow it to warm
up for one minute using the choke as
described above.
OPERATION
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)
• When the engine starts, slowly pull the
throttle control back until the engine begins to
run smoothly. Continue to pull back on the
throttle control in small steps allowing the
engine to accept small changes in speed and
load, until the throttle control is completely in
the fast position. If the engine starts to run
roughly, press the throttle control back
forward to choke the engine for a few
seconds. Then continue to pull the throttle
control back slowly to the fast position. This
may require an engine warm up period from
several seconds to several minutes,
depending on the temperature.

MOWING TIPS

• The cutting deck should be properly leveled
for best mowing performance. See "TO
LEVEL DECK" in the Service and Adjustment
section of this manual.
• The left hand side of the deck should be used
for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto
the area that has been cut. Have the cut area
to the right of the mower. This will result in
more even distribution of clippings and a
more uniform cut.
• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed
twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard
from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively
high; second to desired height.
• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass
will plug the deck and leave undesirable
clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle when
mowing to assure better mowing performance
and proper discharge of material. Regulate
ground speed by going slow enough to allow
proper deck cutting performance as well as
the quality of cut desired. When operating
attachments, select a ground speed that will
suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used.
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