Husqvarna V554 Operator's Manual page 8

moves across the edge of a steep slope or a
ditch, or if an edge gives way.
Safety instructions for operation on slopes
• The ROPS is an integral and effective safety
device. Do not remove or alter the ROPS.
• Keep a folding ROPS in the raised and locked
position and use the seat belt when operating the
product.
• Lower a folding ROPS temporarily only when
absolutely necessary. Do not wear the seat belt
when folded down. There is no rollover protection
when a folding ROPS is in the down position.
• Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or
alter.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• Use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident
does occur. Let your dealer help you select the
right equipment.
• Always wear approved hearing protection. Long
term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment.
• Always wear protective shoes or protective
boots. Steel toes are recommended. Do not use
the product barefoot.
• Wear gloves when necessary, for example
when you attach, examine or clean the cutting
equipment.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, jewelry or
other items that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep first aid equipment and fire extinguisher
close at hand.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety
devices. Do a check of the safety devices
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Read the warning
Read the warning
regularly. If the safety devices are defective,
speak to your Husqvarna service agent.
• Do not make modifications on safety devices. Do
not use the product if protective plates, protective
covers, safety switches or other protective
devices are not attached or are defective.
To do a check of the ignition lock
• Start and stop the engine to do a check of the
ignition lock. Refer to
12 and To stop the engine on page 13 .
• Make sure that the engine starts when you turn
the ignition key to start position.
• Make sure that the engine stops immediately
when you turn the ignition key to stop position.
Operation conditions
These conditions are necessary to start the engine:
• The control levers are in the neutral position.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The drive of the blades is disengaged.
• The OPC is engaged.
The engine must stop in these situations:
• The OPC is disengaged.
• The parking brake is not applied and the operator
lifts the hands from the control levers.
The drive of the blades must stop in these situations:
• The parking brake is applied and the operator
lifts the hands from the control levers.
• The PTO button is pushed down.
Try to start the engine without 1 of the conditions.
Change the conditions and try again. Do this check
daily.
Parking brake
WARNING:
does not work, the product can start to
move and cause injury or damage. Make
sure that the parking brake is regularly
examined and adjusted.
To do a check of the parking brake on page
Refer to
17 .
Muffler
WARNING:
if the muffler is missing or defective.
A defective muffler increases the noise
level and the risk of fire.
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
To start the engine on page
If the parking brake
Do not use the product
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