Operating On Hills; Weak Battery; Jumper Cable Use - Husqvarna MZ 61 Operator's Manual

5. When the machine is standing still, activate the park brake
by pulling the lever upward.
If the engine has been worked hard, allow it to idle a
minute to attain a normal operating temperature before
stopping. To prevent fouling the spark plugs, avoid idling
the engine for longer periods.
6. Turn the ignition key to the stop position.
7. Remove key. Always remove key when leaving the mower
to prevent unauthorized use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the ignition switch
in any other position than OFF will cause the battery to be
discharged.

Operating on Hills

Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety
Instructions.
WARNING! Never drive the rider on terrain that
slopes more than 10 degrees. Mow slopes up and down,
never side to side. Avoid sudden directional changes.
1. Use the slowest speed possible before starting up or
down hills.
2. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
3. If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into
the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and
engage the park brake.
4. To restart movement, release the park brake.
5. Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and
press forward to regain forward motion.
6. Make all turns slowly.
OPERATION

Weak Battery

If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See Battery in the Maintenance section.)
If jumper cables are used for emergency starting, follow this
procedure:

Jumper Cable Use

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminal on each battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-)
terminal of the fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good
CHASSIS GROUND on the mower with the discharged
battery, away from the fuel tank and battery.
To remove cables, reverse order
1. Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the
fully charged battery.
2. Remove RED cable last from both batteries.
CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away
from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around
batteries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is equipped
with a 12-volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12-volt negative grounded system. Do not
use your mower to start other vehicles.
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