Husqvarna R 316TX Operator's Manual page 10

Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the 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
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 91
ignition lock. See
To stop the engine on page 93 .
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 speed limiter
• Release the forward pedal to brake.
• For more brake power, press the reverse pedal.
• Make sure that the forward and reverse pedals are
not blocked and can be operated freely.
• Make sure that the product brakes when the forward
pedal is released.
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake does 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 97 .
See
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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.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after use and when the engine
operates at idle speed. Be careful near
flammable materials and/or fumes to prevent
fire.
To do a check of the muffler
• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
Protective covers
Missing or damaged protective covers increase the risk
of injury on moving parts and hot surfaces. Do a check
of the protective covers before you operate the product.
Make sure that the protective covers are correctly
attached and do not have cracks or other damages.
Replace damaged covers.
To cut grass on slopes
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• To cut grass on slopes increases the risk that you
can not control the product and that it overturns. This
can cause injury or death. It is necessary to cut the
grass carefully on all slopes. If you cannot reverse
up a slope or if you do not feel safe, do not cut it.
• Remove stones, branches and other obstacles.
• Cut up and down the slope, not from side to side.
• Do not move down a slope with the cutting deck
lifted.
• Do not operate the product on ground that slopes
more than 10°.
• Do not start or stop on a slope.
• Move smoothly and slowly on slopes.
• Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
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