Husqvarna TS 142T Operator's Manual page 16

1. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
ROS "ON" position (A) to engage the ROS.
A
2. Slowly push down the reverse drive pedal to start
movement.
3. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the engine
"ON" position (B) to disengage the ROS.
To get a good cutting result
• For best performance, do maintenance on the
product regularly as given in the maintenance
Maintenance schedule on
schedule. Refer to
page 17 .
• Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad
cutting result.
• Do not use tire chains when you attach the
cutting deck to the product.
• Make sure that the cutting deck is level. Refer to
To adjust the parallelism of the cutting deck on
page 23 .
• If the grass is high, start with a high cutting
height and decrease it gradually.
• Move the product forward at low speed if the
grass is high and thick.
• Use full throttle when you cut the grass.
• Cut the grass in an irregular pattern.
• Use the left side of the cutting deck when you
cut near trees, bushes or paths. The blade cuts
approximately 15 mm in from the side of the
cutting deck.
• When you cut large areas, move the product
to the right during 1 or 2 turns around
the work area. This procedure will keep the
grass discharge away from shrubs, fences and
driveways. After approximately 2 turns around
the work area, cut in the opposite direction.
• To get the best cutting result, cut the grass
frequently.
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B
To put the product in freewheel
mode
If it is necessary to move or tow the product without
aid from the engine, you must put the product in
freewheel mode.
WARNING:
in freewheel mode on a slope.
• Push in the freewheel control lever (A) to put the
product in freewheel mode.
A
• Pull out the freewheel control lever to operate the
product with the engine.
To install the mulch plug (accessory)
The product can be used with a mulch plug.
1. Put the cutting deck in the transport position.
To set the cutting deck in transport
Refer to
position or mow position on page 13 .
2. Remove the grass catcher or the rear discharge
deflector (accessory) if it is installed.
3. Put the mulch plug through the back plate and
into the chute adaptor for the cutting deck.
4. Connect the 2 straps to the holes on the support
arms for the grass catcher.
5. Install the grass catcher or the rear discharge
deflector.
6. Remove the mulch plug in the opposite
sequence.
To install the grass catcher
(accessory)
The product can be used with a grass catcher.
1. Put the cutting deck in the transport position.
To set the cutting deck in transport
Refer to
position or mow position on page 13 .
2. Remove the rear discharge deflector (accessory)
or the mulch plug (accessory) if it is installed.
3. Put the discharge chute through the back plate
and into the chute adaptor for the cutting deck.
4. Install the 2 wing nuts.
5. Install the grass catcher.
Do not put the product
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