Husqvarna HUV4213 - Manual (Page 17)

Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist
2005 HUV4213 Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 15
• Fuel: Check fuel level. See Fueling Instructions on page 31. Check fuel tank, lines, fuel cap, pump,
fuel filters, and carburetor for fuel leakage on a daily basis.
• Exhaust system: Check for leaks.
• Hydraulic brakes: Check fluid level. See Master Cylinder on page 27.
PERFORMANCE INSPECTION
After you have familiarized yourself with the vehicle controls and have read and understood the driving
instructions, take the vehicle for a test drive.
Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any prob-
lems should be corrected by a Husqvarna distributor/dealer or a trained technician.
• Forward/Reverse shifter: Check for proper operation. See Controls and Indicators on page 10.
• Brakes: Be sure the brakes function properly. When brake pedal is fully pressed under moderate pres-
sure, it should not go more than halfway to the floorboard, and vehicle should come to a smooth,
straight stop. If the brake pedal goes more than halfway to the floorboard, or if the vehicle swerves or
fails to stop, have the brake system checked and adjusted as required. When brake pedal is fully
pressed under heavy pressure, pedal should feel firm and foot pad should be a minimum of 2 inches
(5.1 cm) from floorboard. Brake adjustment must be maintained so the brake pedal cannot be pressed
to the floorboard under any circumstance.
• Park brake: Apply moderate pressure to park brake handle. Tension should increase as the handle is
pulled. When latched, the park brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle stationary (on an
incline of 20% or less).
• Reverse buzzer: The reverse buzzer should sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle is
in the REVERSE position.
• Steering: The vehicle should be easy to steer and should not have any play in the steering wheel.
• Accelerator: After starting the engine with the key switch and placing the Forward/Reverse handle in
the FORWARD position, the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to full speed as the accelerator pedal
is pressed. When the pedal is released it should return to the original position and the engine should
idle. Husqvarna vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
• Governor: Check maximum vehicle speed. It should operate in forward at 17-19 mph (27-31 km/h) on
a level surface.
• Differential lock cable: With the wheels at rest, pull the differential lock handle toward the rear of the
vehicle (locked position). The differential lock arm at the other end of the cable should move approxi-
mately one-half inch (12.7 mm) downward. When the differential lock handle is placed back into the
unlocked position, the differential lock arm should move approximately one-half inch (12.7 mm)
upward.
• General: Listen for any unusual noises such as squeaks or rattles. Check the vehicle’s ride and perfor-
mance. Have a Husqvarna dealer or a trained technician investigate anything unusual.