Husqvarna R112C5 Operator's Manual page 8

cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the
degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your
dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Always wear approved hearing protection. Long term
exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment.
• Always wear protective shoes or protective boots.
Steel toes are recommended. Do not use the
product barefoot.
• Wear gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, jewelry or other
items that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep first aid equipment and fire extinguisher close
at hand.
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 14
ignition lock. See
To stop the engine on page 16 .
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.
Safety circuit
The engine can only be started when the conditions are
met as follows:
• The cutting deck is lifted and the parking brake is
applied.
The engine must stop in the situations that follow:
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• 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.
To do a check of the safety circuit, try to start the engine
with one of the conditions above not met. Change the
conditions and try again. Do this check daily.
To do a check of the speed limiter, R112C, R115C
• Release the forward pedal (1). The speed
decreases.
• For more brake power, press the reverse pedal (2).
• Make sure that the forward and reverse pedals are
not blocked and can be operated freely.
• Make sure that the speed decreases when the
forward pedal is released.
To do a check of the brake pedal, R112C5
For R112C5 the parking brake pedal is also the service
brake.
• Make sure that the speed decreases when you press
the brake pedal.
• Make sure that the brake pedal is not blocked and
can be operated freely.
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.
Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
CAUTION: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after use and when the engine
operates at idle speed. Be careful near
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