Assembly - Husqvarna R 316TX Operator's Manual

• 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
Maintenance schedule on page 94 .
schedule. See
• 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.
Introduction
WARNING: The drive belt tension spring
can break and cause injury. Wear protective
glasses when you attach or remove the
cutting deck.
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.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Set the cutting height lever in the servicing position.
4. Set the lift lever for the cutting deck in the mow
position.
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• 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.
• 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
109 for highest permitted engine speed.
• The product is approved only with the equipment
supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.

Assembly

5. Put the drive belt as shown to make sure that it does
not get caught and break when the cutting deck is
attached.
6. Push the equipment frame down. Lift the service lock
to vertical position.
CAUTION: Read the caution instructions
that follow before you use the product.
Technical data on page
WARNING: The lock mechanism
can cause injury to fingers if you do
not operate it carefully. Put the
service lock in full vertical position
and hold the front edge of the
cutting deck with two hands when
you continue to the next step.
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