Husqvarna TS138 Operator's Manual page 7

• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off
engine and wait for all parts to come to complete
stop before cleaning the machine, removing the
grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute.
• Operate machine only in daylight or good
artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
• Use extreme caution when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck.
• Always wear eye protection when operating
machine.
• Use ear protectors to avoid damage to hearing.
• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and
above, are involved in a large percentage of
riding mower-related injuries. These operators
should evaluate their ability to operate the riding
mower safely enough to protect themselves and
others from serious injury.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
wheel weights or counterweights.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other
debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust/
engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower
deck to plow leaves or other debris which can
cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the machine.
Allow machine to cool before storage.
Safety instructions for operation
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• Use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment 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.
1966 - 001 -
Read the warning
• 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:
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 operator presence control
(OPC)
WARNING:
product if the operator presence control
(OPC) is defective. If the OPC is
defective, repair it immediately. Speak to
an approved service agent.
• Make sure that the engine cannot start unless
the brake pedal is pushed down fully and the
cutting deck is disengaged.
• Make sure that the engine stops when the
operator goes away from the seat when the
parking brake is disengaged.
• Make sure that the engine stops when the
operator goes away from the seat when the
cutting deck is engaged.
• Make sure that the clutch control for the cutting
deck cannot operate when the operator is away
from the seat.
To do a check of the reverse operation system
(ROS)
If the reverse operation system does not operate
correctly, repair the product immediately. Speak to
an approved service agent.
1. Start the product. Refer to
page 14 .
2. Engage the cutting deck. Refer to
disengage the cutting deck on page 17 .
Read the warning
Do not operate the
To start the product on
To engage and
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