Husqvarna Z448 Operator's Manual page 13

• Push the deck release pedal and pull the
transport release lever to lower the cutting deck
into mow position.
To set the cutting height
1. Set the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 12 .
2. Put the pin (A) in the hole for the correct cutting
height.
A
3. Push the deck lift pedal (B) and pull the transport
release lever (C) rearward to lower the cutting
deck into mow position.
To start the engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Push the PTO button to disengage the drive on
the cutting deck.
3. Set the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 12 .
4. Engage the parking brake. Refer to
and disengage the parking brake on page 12 .
5. Move the throttle lever (A) to ½ throttle position.
C
B
A
6. If the engine is cold, pull the choke control (B)
up.
7. Open the fuel tank valve.
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B
C
To engage
8. Press and turn the ignition key (C) to the start
position.
9. When the engine starts, immediately release the
ignition key to the run position.
Note:
Do not keep the ignition key in the start
position for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, wait 15 seconds before
you try again.
10. If the engine is cold, slowly push the choke
control down.
11. Let the engine run at ½ throttle for 3-5 minutes
before you apply full throttle.
12. Push the throttle control to the full throttle
position.
To operate the product
1. Start the engine. Refer to
page 13 .
2. Disengage the parking brake. Refer to
engage and disengage the parking brake on
page 12 .
3. Carefully push the 2 control levers forward. The
product will start to move forward. The forward
speed increases the more the 2 control levers
are pushed forward.
4. Carefully pull the 2 control levers rearward. The
product will start to move rearward. The rearward
speed increases the more the 2 control levers
are pulled rearward.
5. Put the 2 control levers in neutral position to
decrease the speed and stop the product.
6. Do the steps that follow to turn left or right when
you go in a forward direction.
To start the engine on
To
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