Transport; Spark Arrestor - Husqvarna MZ 52 Operator's Manual

SAFETY
• 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, flush
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 do 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 supplied 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 necessary.
• Regularly clean the deck and the underside of
the deck. Avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.

Transport

• The machine is heavy and can cause serious
crushing injuries. Be more careful when it is
loaded on or removed from a vehicle or trailer.
• Use full width ramps for loading machine into a
trailer or truck.
• The two front and rear tie down straps must
be used and directed down and out from the
machine.
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• Check and abide by local traffic regulations
before transporting the machine on roads.
• Use an approved trailer to transport the
machine. Engage the park brake by securing
the steering controls in the outboard position
with elastic or ratcheting straps. Turn off the
fuel supply. Fasten the machine down with
approved devices such as bands, chains or
straps.
• Do not tow this machine, it can cause damage
to the drive system.
• Do not tow trailers, etc. with this mower. They
can 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 sufficient strength using a slow speed.
Do not lift! The machine is not intended to be
lifted by hand.
• When loading or removing the machine, do not
use more than the maximum recommended
operation angle of 10 degrees.
WARNING! Use extreme care 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. Make sure the machine is
correctly fastened to the transport vehicle.
Always reverse the machine onto the transport
vehicle to avoid tipping it over.

Spark Arrestor

This mower has an internal combustion engine
and must not be used on or near unimproved
forested, bush covered or grassy lands unless
the engine's system has a spark arrestor meeting
applicable local or state laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. If a spark arrestor is used, it
must be maintained in good working order by the
operator.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available
through your authorized Husqvarna dealer.