Operation - Husqvarna Z242E Operator's Manual

• Electrical shocks can cause injuries. Do not
touch the cables when the engine is on. Do not
do a function test on the ignition system with your
fingers.
• Let the product become cool before you do
maintenance near the engine.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Wind
protection around the blades or use protective
gloves when you do work on the blades.
• Do not turn the engine over if the spark plug or
ignition cable is removed.
Introduction
WARNING:
product, you must read and understand
the safety chapter.
To operate the product for the first
time
WARNING:
product for the first time, you must read
and understand this chapter.
• Use a decreased throttle speed and a decreased
ground speed when you operate the product for
the first time.
• Do not move the control levers to the fully
forward position or the fully reverse position
during the initial operation.
• Learn how to operate the movement of the
product on a hard surface, for example concrete
or asphalt, before you operate the product on a
lawn for the first time.
To do before you operate the
product
WARNING:
product, you must read and understand
the safety chapter.
WARNING:
product, you must make sure that there
are no stones or other objects in the
work area that can be thrown by the
rotating blades.
• Do the daily maintenance. Refer to
schedule on page 14 .
• Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel
tank.
• Set the cutting height. Refer to
height on page 12 .
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Operation

Before you operate the
Before you operate the
Before you operate the
Before you operate the
Maintenance
To set the cutting
• Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened
correctly and that the equipment is in good
condition.
• Do not change the adjustment of governors.
If the engine speed is too high, the product
components can become damaged. Refer to
Technical data on page 26 for highest permitted
engine speed.
• The product is approved only with the equipment
supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
To fill fuel
WARNING:
flammable. Be careful and refuel
outdoors, refer to
WARNING:
exhaust system become very hot during
operation. Risk of burn injury. Let the
engine and the exhaust system become
cool before you fill fuel in the product.
WARNING:
tank as a support area.
CAUTION:
result in engine damage.
The engine runs on gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 91 RON (87 AKI), not mixed with oil. We
recommend biodegradable alkylate gasoline.
• Do a check of the fuel level before each use and
refuel if it is necessary.
• Do not fill the fuel tank fully. Fill to the bottom of
the fuel tank neck.
To adjust the seat
The position of the seat can be moved forward or
rearward.
Note:
Do not make adjustments to the seat when
the product is in operation.
Gasoline is very
Fuel safety on page 9 .
The engine and the
Do not use the fuel
Incorrect type of fuel can
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