Safety System; Tire Pressures; Caster Wheels - Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

Safety System

The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents
starting or driving under the following conditions.
The engine can only be started when:
• the mower deck is disengaged.
• the steering / park brake controls are in the outer, locked
neutral position.
Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety system works
by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions is
not met. Change the conditions and try again.
If the machine starts when one of these conditions is not met,
turn the machine off and repair the safety system before using
the machine again.
Make sure the engine stops when the park brake is not
engaged and the operator leaves the seated position.
Check that the engine stops if the mower blades are engaged
and the driver temporarily moves off the drivers seat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION To be able to drive, the
driver must sit in the seat and the steering / park brake
controls must be moved into the engaged (outer) position.
Otherwise the engine will stop.
MAINTENANCE

Tire Pressures

All tires should be at 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION DO NOT add any type of
tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads
created by foam filled tires will cause premature failures.
Only use O.E.M. specified tires.

Caster Wheels

Check every 200 hours. Check that wheels rotate freely. If
wheels do not rotate freely take the unit to your dealer for
service.
Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the warranty.
Removal and installation
Remove nut and caster bolt. Pull the wheel out of the yoke and
take care of the spacers. Install in reverse order. Tighten caster
bolt.
Hardware
Check daily. Inspect the entire machine for loose or missing
hardware.
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