Husqvarna CTH-180 (V) Operator's Manual page 8

CHECK THE BATTERY
If it is necessary proceed to the following steps:
1. Remove the battery from the tractor.
2. Charge the battery at a rate of 6 amps for 1 hour. Use
a 12-volt battery charger. Observe all precautions
required for battery charging. Complete the assembly
of your unit while waiting for battery to charge.
3. Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred while handling.
4. Reinstall the battery and secure it with the spring
lever (see fig. 8).
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DANGER
Electrolyte is a dangerous acid and poisonous. Always
wear eye protection. Protect your skin when handling
acid or battery.
POISON/DANGER-CAUSES SEVERE BURNS
Contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing. To prevent accidents, neutralize excess
acid with baking soda and rinse empty container with
water.
ANTIDOTE
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Follow wiyh milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or
vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
KEPP OUT OF YHE REACH OF CHILDREN
TO SERVICE THE ENGINE
NOTE: The engine is shipped with oil.
Fill crankcase with only 15W30 Oil. Do not overfill or it
causes serious damage to the engine.
Before starting the engine, read carefully the engine
manual.
GAS FILLING
Fig. 9
6
– English
ASSEMBLY
Use only regular unleaded gasoline.
The recommended lowest octane level is 95.
If the engine runs on petrol with a lower octane level
than 95, an effect known as knocking can arise. This
leads to arise in the level of the engine temperature and
can cause engine failure.
REFUELLING
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In the operator´s manual for the engine, you will find
fuel and oil recommendations.
TYRES
Proceed to the following steps:
1. Check the tyres pressure: 120 kPa (1,2 BAR) for the
front wheels; 100 kPa (1,0 BAR) for the rear wheels.
2. Adjust pressure up or down if necessary.
NOTE: The tyre pressure is important for an even cut.
Fig. 10
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WARNING
Make sure there is good air ventilation when refuel-
ling.
1. Stop the engine and let it cool down.
2. Open the petrol cap slowly in order to release any
possible high pressure.
3. Tighten the petrol cap carefully after refuelling.
4. Dry around the area of the petrol cap. Clean the fuel
tank regularly. Impuritier in the tank can cause
running problems.
For refuelling, use approved container with funnel. Do
not overfill the tank, which contains approx. 8 litre.
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DANGER
Use extra care in handling fuels. They are flammable,
vapours are explosive. Allow the engine to cool down
before refuelling. Do not smoke. Use safety approved
container only to store your gasoline.
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