Towing; Spark Arrestor; Transport - Husqvarna Z 246i Operator's Manual

SAFETY
• Stop to inspect the equipment if you run over or
into anything. If necessary, make repairs before
starting.
• Do not make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and
gashes. Wrap blades or use protective gloves
when handling them.
• Check the park brake's functionality regularly.
Adjust and service as necessary.
• Do not work with the starter circuit if there is
spilled fuel.
• 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, rinse
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 perform
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 provided
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 desired.
• Regularly clean deck and underside of
deck, avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.
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Towing

If machine is equipped with a tow hitch, use much
more caution when towing. Do not let children or
others in or on towed equipment.
Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifing. Travel
slowly and leave more distance to stop. Do not
tow on sloped ground. The weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of
control.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment. Do not tow
near ditches, canals, and other hazards.

Spark Arrestor

This mower is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and must not be used on
or near unimproved forested, bush covered
or grassy lands unless the engine's system is
equipped with 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 effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available
through your authorized Husqvarna dealer.

Transport

WARNING! Use much more caution
when loading the machine into a truck or
trailer using ramps. There is the possibility of
dangerous injury or death if the machine falls
off the ramps.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The park brake
is not sufficient to lock the machine in position
during transport. Make sure that the machine
is correctly fastened to the transport vehicle.
Always reverse the machine onto the transport
vehicle to avoid tipping it over.
• The machine is heavy and can cause serious
crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is
loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.
• Use full width ramps for loading machine into a
trailer or truck.
• Use an approved trailer to transport the
machine. Operate 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.
• Both front and rear tie down straps must be
used and directed down and out from the
machine.