Moving Machine By Hand - Husqvarna P-ZT 54 Operator's Manual

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. The
average lawn should be cut to 6.35 cm during
the cool season and over 7.6 cm during the hot
months. For healthier and better looking lawns,
mow often after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 15.2
cm in height should be mowed 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 with the hydro release levers.
The levers are located on each side of the rear of
the unit below the engine plate.
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 levels are
handled.
1. Raise the deck to the highest (transport)
position.
2. Pull the bypass linkages up and out of the
keyhole slots. Release the lever with the head
outside the bracket and held into the bypass
setting.
3. To reengage the hydro to drive, reverse the
procedure.
WARNING! Do not make adjustments
unless:
• the engine stopped,
• the ignition key removed,
• the park brake activated