Operation; Preparation; Operator Tips - Husqvarna SC18A Operator's Manual

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Preparation

Review all of the machine's safety decals.
Use a hard hat and eye protection.
Make sure that you are familiar with safety
regulations and shutdown procedures described
previously in the operator's manual.
Make sure that all guards are in place and in good
condition.

Operator Tips

To engage reverse gear you may need to rock
the machine back and forth while pulling the shift
lever.
Stop before shifting gears.
Cut going down hill slopes not across or up slope.
End cuts by pushing the blade engagement lever
down while still holding the throttle to cut the end
of the sod strip as the blade rises.
Soil conditions will effect cutting depth.
Readjusting the blade depth may be required
as you move from hard soil to soft or moist soil
conditions.
Do not attempt sharp turns while cutting.
It is usually not necessary to water before cutting.
In extreme conditions, such as clay soil that is very
compacted, a simple test as follows will determine
if you need to water before cutting. Use a garden
hand spade, weed tool, or even a large screwdriver
to test the ground's hardness. You should be able
to push the tool into the ground 2 to 3 inches with
little effort. If you are unable to do so, then watering
may be advisable. Watering the day before should
give suffi cient time for the soil to absorb the moisture.
Use your hand tool to gauge the effectiveness of
your watering. Allow the grass to dry before cutting to
provide adequate traction for sod cutting.
Review all of the machine's safety decals.
Use personal safety equipment. (See Protective
Equipment section.)
Make sure that you are familiar with safety
regulations and shutdown procedures described
previously in the operator's manual.
Make sure that all guards are in place and in good
condition.
Make sure that the blade is in place and in good
condition.

OPERATION

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