Driving; Mowing Tips - Husqvarna PT26 D Operator's Manual

Chapter 5: Driving

Mowing Tips

WARNING:
Use ear protection.
Clear the lawn of stones and other objects that can
be thrown out by the blades.
• Locate and mark plants, rocks and other fixed
objects in order to avoid collisions.
• Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until
the desired mowing result is attained.
• The mowing result will be best with a high engine
speed (the blades rotate rapidly) and low speed
(the machine moves slowly). If the grass is not too
high and thick, the driving speed can be increased
without noticeably depreciating the mowing result.
WARNING:
Never drive the machine on terrain that slopes more
than 10°. Mow upwards and downward on slopes,
never sideways. Avoid sudden directional changes.
• The finest lawns are obtained by mowing often.
Mowing will be more even and the clippings will be
more evenly distributed across the area. Mowing
time will not be longer as higher driving speeds
can be selected without impairing the mowing
result.
• Avoid cutting wet grass. The mowing result is often
worse as the grass clippings lump together more
easily and the ground is more easily damaged.
• Clean the underneath of the cutting unit after use.
When cleaning, the cutting unit should be moved
into the service position. If water is used, lower the
cutting unit and let the blades rotate a few minutes
to drive any water out of the bearings and belts.
• It is important to mow frequently when mowing
with the mulching function.
• Use the differential lock if there is a risk of wheel
spin. The differential lock can be engaged during
operation and turns can be made with it engaged.
Mark objects if necessary
Max 10° in all directions
Service position
Differentia

Driving

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