Operation - Husqvarna TS138 Operator's Manual

• Make sure that the Operator Presence Control
(OPC) and the Reverse Operation System (ROS)
operate correctly. Refer to
operator presence control (OPC) on page 7 and
To do a check of the reverse operation system
(ROS) on page 7 .
Introduction
WARNING:
the safety chapter before you use the
product.
To fill fuel
WARNING:
flammable. Be careful and refuel
outdoors. Refer to
9 .
CAUTION:
type. Incorrect fuel type causes damage
to the product.
• Use gasoline of the correct type. Refer
Technical data on page 36 . For more
to
information about the fuel, refer to the engine
manual supplied by the engine manufacturer.
• Do a check of the fuel level before each use and
refuel if necessary.
• Do not fully fill the fuel tank. Keep a space of a
minimum 1 in.
To start the product
To do before you start the product
WARNING:
product, carefully read and understand
the safety instructions and the operation
instructions.
1. Do a check of the engine oil level. Refer to
a check of the engine oil level on page 28 .
2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Refer to
page 14 .
3. Disengage the freewheel mode. Refer to
the product in freewheel mode on page 18 .
4. Sit in the seat in operation position.
5. Engage the parking brake. Refer to
and disengage the parking brake on page 16 .
6. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged.
To engage and disengage the cutting
Refer to
deck on page 17 .
14
To do a check of the

Operation

Read and understand
Gasoline is very
Fuel safety on page
Always use correct fuel
Before you operate the
To do
To fill fuel on
To put
To engage
• Remove the air from the transmission before
To remove the air from the
first use. Refer to
transmission on page 29 .
To start a warm engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged.
To engage and disengage the cutting
Refer to
deck on page 17 .
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 15 .
4. Move the throttle control to the fast position.
5. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it
down.
6. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
7. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION:
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
8. If the temperature is low, let the engine become
warm before you start to cut grass.
To start a cold engine
1. Sit on the seat.
Do not operate the
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