Husqvarna Z454X Operator's Manual page 11

Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS)
ROPS is a protective frame that decreases the risk of
injury if the product overturns. Use the ROPS and the
safety belt when you operate the product on slopes.
Steering controls
The direction of the product is controlled by the 2 control
Product overview on page 10 . The
levers. Refer to
control levers can be moved forward and rearward from
a neutral position. Refer to
page 19 .
Operator Presence Control (OPC)
The OPC engages when the operator lifts from the seat.
The engine and the drive to the blades stop if the blades
are engaged or the parking brake is not applied. Refer to
Operation conditions on page 15 .
Ignition key
The ignition key has 4 positions:
• Start position (A)
• Run position (B)
• Headlight position (C)
• Stop position (D)
(Fig. 33)
Headlights
(Fig. 33)
• Turn the ignition key to the headlight position (C) to
operate the product with the headlights on.
• Turn the ignition key to the run position (B) to
operate the product with the headlights off.
Throttle control
The throttle control adjusts the speed of the engine and
the speed of the blades if the blades are engaged. The
throttle control has 2 end positions, idle speed and full
throttle.
(Fig. 34)
• Idle speed (A) - decreases the engine speed.
• Full throttle (B) - increases the engine speed.
CAUTION:
at idle speed (A) for longer time than
necessary. Too much operation time at idle
speed can decrease the life of the spark
plugs.
Choke control
The choke control is used for cold starts to supply more
fuel to the engine. Pull up the choke control when you
start a cold engine.
Product overview on page 10 for the position of
Refer to
the choke control.
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To operate the product on
Do not operate the engine
PTO (Power Take-Off) button
The PTO button engages and disengages the PTO
clutch and the cutting deck or other equipment
connected to it. The correct start conditions must be
obeyed to engage the drive of the blades. Refer to
Operation conditions on page 15 for the correct start
conditions.
• Pull the PTO button out to engage the drive to the
blades or other equipment.
(Fig. 35)
• Push the PTO button in to disengage the drive to the
blades or other equipment.
(Fig. 36)
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the fuel level and will flash yellow
when the fuel level is approximately 1.0 gallons/3.8 l.
Product overview on page 10 for the position of
Refer to
the fuel gauge.
(Fig. 37)
Fuel shut-off valve
Product overview on page 10 for the position of
Refer to
the fuel shut-off valve.
The fuel shut-off valve is closed when the tab on the
knob is perpendicular to the fuel line.
Fuses
The location of the fuses is in the fuse box. The fuse
box is below the seat. Tilt the seat forward to get access
the fuse box. Refer to the decal on the fuse box for
identification of the different fuses.
Hour meter
The product has an hour meter that show how many
hours of operation that the blades have been engaged.
Product overview on page 10 for the position of
Refer to
the hour meter.
(Fig. 38)
Each 50 hours an oil level symbol will show for 2 hours.
Lubrication schedule on page 26 .
Refer to
Symbols on the product
(Fig. 4)
WARNING: This product can be
dangerous and cause serious injury or
death to the operator or others. Be careful
and use the product correctly.
(Fig. 5) Use protective glasses.
(Fig. 6) Parking brake.
(Fig. 7)
Engine speed – fast.
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