Mowing Tips; Moving Machine By Hand - Husqvarna M-ZT 61 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION

Mowing Tips

• Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects
to avoid collisions.
• Begin with a high cutting height and reduce
it until the desired mowing result is attained.
Cut the average lawn to 2-1/2" during the cool
season and over 3" during the hot months. For
healthier and better looking lawns, mow often
after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, mow grass over
6" in height twice. Make the first cut relatively
high; the second to the desired height.
• The mowing result will be best with a high
engine speed (the blades rotate rapidly) and
low speed (the rider moves slowly). If the grass
is not too long and dense, the driving speed can
be increased without negatively affecting the
mowing result.
• The finest lawns are obtained by mowing
often. The lawn becomes more even and the
grass clippings more evenly distributed over
the mown area. The total time taken is not
increased as a higher operating speed can be
used without poor mowing results.
• When mowing large areas, start by turning to
the right so that clippings will discharge away
from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one
or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction
making left hand turns until finished.
• Avoid mowing wet lawns. The mowing result
is poorer because the wheels sink into the soft
lawn, clumps build, and grass clippings fasten
under the cowling.
• Hose the mower deck underside with water
after each use. When cleaning, the mower deck
shall be raised into the transport position. Make
sure the mower is cooled and the engine is off.
• Use compressed air to clean top surface of
the deck. Avoid flooding water on top surface,
engine and electrical components.
• When the mulching kit is used, it is important
that the mowing interval is frequent.
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Moving Machine By Hand

When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the
bypass linkages. The release levers are located
on each side of the rear of the unit below the rear
engine plate.
1. Raise the deck to the highest (transport)
position.
2. Pull the release levers up and out of the
keyhole slots. Release the levers with the
head outside the bracket and held into the
bypass setting.
3. To reengage the linkages to drive, reverse the
above procedure.
Load the machine into truck or trailer by driving up
ramps in low gear. DO NOT LIFT! The machine is
not intended to be lifted by hand.
WARNING! Do not make adjustments
unless:
• the engine is stopped,
• the ignition key is removed,
• the park brake is activated
WARNING! Use extreme caution when
loading the machine into a truck or trailer using
ramps. There is the possibility of serious injury
or death if the machine falls off the ramps.
WARNING! Bypass linkages are located
close to the muffler. To prevent burns, the
engine should be shut off and allowed to cool
before the bypass linkage levers are handled.