Husqvarna M-ZT 61 Operator's Manual page 18

OPERATION
Before Starting
1. Read the sections on Safety and Controls
before starting the machine.
2. Perform the daily maintenance before
starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the
Maintenance section).
3. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel
tank.
4. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
5. Set the deck cutting height by inserting the lift
pin into the desired cut height.
The following conditions must be fulfilled before
the engine can be started:
• The blade switch must be pressed downward
into the disengaged position.
• The park brake must be up into the activated
position.
• Both steering controls must be in the locked
(outer) neutral position.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck to the transport
position by locking the lift pedal forward.
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3. Activate the park brake, pulling the lever
upwards.
4. Push the blade switch down to disengage the
mower blades.
5. Move the steering controls outward to the
locked (outer) neutral position.
6. Move throttle control to the middle position. If
the engine is cold, pull the choke control up.
7. Open the fuel tank valve.
8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the
starter for more than five seconds each time. If
the engine does not start, wait approximately
ten seconds before retrying.
9. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
Slowly push in the choke control knob, if it
was used to start a cold engine.
10. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Let
the engine to run at a moderate speed,
approximately mid throttle, for a short time
before use.
11. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING (no
choke).