Safety Rules; Maintenance; Mod. Touch-N-Mow; Blade - Husqvarna R 147 S Instruction Manual

SAFETY RULES

Training
a)Persons under 16 years of age and persons who are
not familiar with the user instructions must not use the
lawn mower.
b)The operator is responsible for the safety of other people
in the working area. Keep children and domestic animals
at a safe distance when the lawn mower is in use.
c)This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural
grass. Never use the mower for other purposes (e.g., for
flattening out bumps in the ground, such as mole-hills
or ant- hills).
d)Work only when there is sufficient light.
e)Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn
which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing,
stay alert for any foreign objects which may have been
missed.
Setting up and operating the lawn mower
a)When mowing, wear strong footwear (boots or heavy
shoes) and long trousers.
b)Before you start mowing, make sure that the blade and
blade fixing screw are securely fastened.
If the blade is damaged, it must be replaced.
c)Turn off the engine, wait until the blade has stopped and
remove the spark plug cap before:
 transporting, lifting or moving the machine away from
the working area;
 carrying out maintenance or cleaning, or when carrying
out any operation on the blade;
 adjusting the cutting height;
 leaving the machine unattended.
Caution! The blade starts turning as soon as the engine
is started
d)Caution! The fuel is highly inflammable:
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
 Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuel-
ling.
 Fill up the fuel tank before starting the engine. Under no
circumstances open the fuel tank cap or add petrol when

MAINTENANCE

For a four stroke engine, check the oil level and change the oil when dirty. For further
explanation, see ENGINE INSTRUCTION BOOK.
Frequently check the mower and ensure that all grass deposits are removed from
beneath the deck.
Never clean the mower by pouring water over it: this may seriously damage the electric
start system.
Take care, the exhaust muffler may be very hot.
Frequently remove the wheel screws clean whith petroleum and oil before replacing.
Ball bearings must be greased before remounting.
Frequently check the blade for damage.

Mod. TOUCH-N-MOW

After a garaging period of the machine, it is advisable to lubricate the clutch point shown in fig. Y to facilitate the spring loading procedure.

BLADE

To remove the blade (25) unscrew the screw (26).
Check the conditions of the blade-support (27), the washer (28), the key (29) and the
washer (30) and replace any parts which are damaged.
the engine is running or when it is still hot.
If the petrol has overflowed, do not under any circumstan-
ces start up the engine.Move the mower away from the
area where fuel has bean spilt and avoid any source of
possible ignition until the petrol fumes have dissipated.
 Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten it down firmly.
e)Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect..
f) When mowing, never run; you must always walk.
g)Exercise extreme caution when turning or when pulling
the lawn mower towards you.
h)Particular precautions must be taken when mowing on
slopes or downhill stretches:
Use appropriate antislip footwear.
 Always be sure of your footing.
 Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down.
 Take great care when changing direction.
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
i)Never use the lawn mower unless the guards and safety
devices (e.g. deflector, grass catcher) are securely in
position and in good condition.
j)Ensure that the grass catcher and deflector are correctly
located. failure to do so may result in foreign objects
being ejected by the blade.
k)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exceed the
speed. (r.p.m.) indicated on the label.
l) Take care when starting the engine and be sure to follow
the user instructions. Never place your hands or feet
underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute
while the engine is running.
m) Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine
or during normal operation.
n) If the blade happens to hit any obstacle, stop the engine
at once and remove the spark plug cap. Then get an
expert to examine the blade.
Maintenance and storage
a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are kept
well tightened to keep the mower in a safe operating
condition.
Caution! Switch off the motor and disconnect the spark plug before undertaking any
maintenance work.
The lawn mower must be checked by a SERVICE DEALER.
Cleaning under the bodywork
With machine at a standstill and off.
- Attach
- start up the motor (blade in rotation), allowing it to warm up for a few minutes.
- at the end of cleaning switch off the motor, turn off the tap, detach the tube from the
deck connection.
When reassembling, make sure that the key (29) is correctly seated in the shaft and
that the cutting edges face in the direction of the engine rotation. The blade screw (26)
must be torqued to 5,34 Kgm (52,4 Nm).
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b)Never leave the machine with fuel in the tank within an
enclosed area where the fuel vapours could reach naked
flames or sparks.
c)Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclo-
sure.
d)Keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and
petrol tank free from grass, leaves and excess lubricant,
in order to reduce the danger of fire.
e)Frequently check the grass catcher for wear or dete-
rioration
f)For safety reasons, be sure to replace worn-out or da-
maged parts in due time.
g)If the fuel tank has to be drained, it is essential that this
be done outdoor.
h)Assemble the blades following the corresponding
instructions and use only blades bearing the maker's
name or the trademark of the manufacturer or supplier
and marked with the reference number.
i)To protect hands during disassembly or assembly of
the blades, it is absolutely essential to wear suitable
protective gloves.
j) Unload the Touch-N-Mow system and remove the
safety key before making any cleaning or maintenance
operation.
k)Make sure that the Touch-N-Mow system is unloaded
and the key is in lock position before transporting the
machine.
l) In case of failure of the Touch-N-Mow start up system,
do not try and repair it but request the intervention of
an authorized Assistance Centre.
m) Remove the safety key to avoid any accidental start
up.
n) Always remove the safety key when the machine is
not used.
o) Always store the key in a safe place available to adults
only.
p) Before removing the safety key, make sure that it is in
LOCK & REMOVE position.
fitting (24) on the deck to the water supply tap. Turn on the tap.
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