Husqvarna R 418TsX AWD Operator's Manual page 102

The engine must stop in these situations:
• The parking brake is not applied and the operator
lifts from the seat.
The drive of the blades must stop in these situations:
• The parking brake is applied and the operator lifts
from the seat.
• The PTO button is pushed down.
Try to start the engine without one of the conditions.
Change the conditions and try again. Do this check
daily.
Slope indicator
The slope indicator gives a warning when the product is
used in >10% slopes.
To do a check of the forward pedal and rearward pedal
1. Start the product.
2. Make sure that the forward pedal and rearward
pedal are not blocked and can be operated freely.
3. Push the forward pedal carefully to move forward.
4. Release the forward pedal to brake. Make sure
that the brake engages when the forward pedal is
released.
Note:
The product has an automatic brake that
engages when you release the pedals. For more
brake power when you decrease the speed, push
the other pedal.
5. Do the same procedure for the rearward pedal.
6. Make sure that the product does not move when the
forward and rearward pedals are not engaged.
Parking brake
WARNING:
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
Refer to
114 .
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:
hot during and after use and when the
engine operates at idle speed. Be careful
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If the parking brake does
The muffler becomes very
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:
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.
• Do not turn more than necessary. Turn slowly and
gradually when you move down a slope. Move at low
speed. Turn the wheel carefully.
• Look out for and do not move across furrows, holes
and bumps. There is a higher risk that the product
overturns on ground that is not flat. Long grass can
hide obstacles.
• Do not cut grass near edges, ditches or banks. The
product can suddenly overturn if a wheel moves
across the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an
Read the warning
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