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Models:
Operators Manual
968999276 / CZ4818BIA
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
MANUAL NO. 539110988 REV. IR (05/01/04)
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Congratulations on the purchase of your HUSQVARNA mower. This manual has been prepared for the owners and operators of the models called out on the front cover of this manual. Read, understand and follow the safety and operating instructions. WARNING Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other per- sons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only trained persons who un- derstand these instructions to operate the mo
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CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................... 4 Engine ........................................ 21 General use and safety rules ...... 4 Air Screen & Air Filter ................. 21 Driving on slopes ........................ 4 Oil Filter ...................................... 22 Children safety............................ 5 Spark Plugs ................................ 22 Service safety ............................. 6 Fuel Filter .................................... 22 Transportation .........
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION operators should evaluate their ability to • Read, understand and follow all instruc- operate the riding mower safely enough to tions in the manual and on the machine protect themselves and others from serious before starting. injury.
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT: III. SERVICE • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, • The operation of any mower can result in if possible. foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or ` can result in severe eye damage. Always embankments. The mower could suddenly wear safety glasses or eye shields while turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff operating your mower or
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • NEVER allow children to operate the machine. • Be sure the area is clear of other people CAUTION before mowing. Stop machine if anyone In order to prevent accidental starting when enters the area. setting up, transporting, adjusting or mak- • Never carry passengers or children even ing repairs, always disconnect spark plug with the blades off. wire and place wire where it cannot contact • Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely spark p
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SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 5.6 GALLONS AND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (SPI-SF-SJ): SEE YOUR ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL SPARK PLUG: SEE ENGINE MANUAL GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 - 6.5 REVERSE: 0 - 3.5 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 15 PSI REAR: 15 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: KOHLER: 15 AMPS REGU- LATED @3600 RPM KAWASAKI 13 AMP @ 3600 RPM BATTERY: MIN. CCA: 300 CASE SIZE: 5 1/4W X 7 3/4 L X 6 T BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 45-55 FT./LBS. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. CONGRATULATIO
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ASSEMBLY Your new mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left un- assembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Securing one of the three prong knobs 1. 9/16" wrench or 9/16" socket w/ drive and washers, insert it thru the seat pan ratchet slot and into the correspondin
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ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE THE MOWER OFF OF THE Adjustments may be required to get uniform SKID (See Operation section for location positioning of the control lever. Refer to the and function of controls) "Service and Adjustment" section of this manual. NOTE: You may now roll or drive the mower off of the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction WARNING below to remove the mower from the skid. Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sur
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ASSEMBLY CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Check the tire pressure and adjust accordingly. Refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS” section in this manual. CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST • All assembly instructions have been completed • No remaining loose parts in crate • Seat is adjusted properly and securely fastened • All tires are properly inflated • Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure, and wires are properl
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OPERATION CONTROLS 3 3 1 5 8 7 9 4 10 2 6 FIGURE 3 6. IZT (Integrated Zeroturn 1. PTO SWITCH – Used to engage or Transaxle) BYPASS LINKAGES – disengage the deck blades. Bypasses IZT’s for pushing or pulling mower. 2. FOOT PEDAL – Used to raise, lower and select various cutting heights of the deck. 7. IGNITION SWITCH – Used to start or stop the engine. 3. CONTROL LEVERS – Sets the speed of the mower in both forward and reverse 8. PARKING BRAKE LEVER – Engages directions and turns the mower. and d
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OPERATION TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 3) HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER Always operate engine at full throttle. The TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 3) Throttle control is equipped with a choke detent. Pressing the throttle control all of the way Your mower is equipped with an operator forward will choke the engine. For full throttle, presence system. When the engine is running, press throttle control forward until you feel any attempt by the operator to leave the seat resistance. without first se
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OPERATION NOTE: To begin motion the operator must be in the seat and the parking brake disengaged FORWARD REVERSE before the motion control levers can be moved from the neutral slots or the engine will kill. Fig. 4 and 4A. By moving the levers an equal amount forward or back the machine will move in a straight line CONTROL LEVER in that direction. Fig. 4 and 4A Movement of either lever forward will cause the right or left wheel to rotate in a forward direction. To stop movement pull both levers
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OPERATION ANTI-SCALP FOOT ROLLER PEDAL LIFT ARM HEIGHT PLATE FIGURE 6 FIGURE 5 TO OPERATE MOWER TO ADJUST ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS (See Figure 6) Your mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, Anti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when any attempt by the operator to leave the seat they are just slightly off of the ground when the without first setting the park brake will shut off deck is at the desired cutting height in the the engine. operating position. Ant
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OPERATION • The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and IZT BYPASS LINKAGE engage the park brake. IMPORTANT: Control levers return to neutral when released. This may cause a sudden stop of the mower. • To restart movement, release the park FIGURE 7 brake. • Pull the control levers back to the cente
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION Experience indicates that alcohol blended CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or • The engine in your mower has been methanol) can attract moisture which leads shipped from the factory, already filled to separation and formation of acids dur- with 10W-30 motor oil. ing storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel • Check engine oil with the mower on level system of an engine while in storage. To ground. avoid engine problems, th
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OPERATION NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold MOWING TIPS starting procedures below. • The cutting deck should be properly • Insert key into the ignition and turn the leveled for best mowing performance. key clockwise to “START” position and See “TO LEVEL DECK” in the Service release the key as soon the engine and Adjustment section of this manual. starts. Do not run the starter • The left hand side of the deck should be continuously for more than 15 seconds used for trimming. per min
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before EVERY each Before use 8 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Season Storage Check Brake Operation XX Check Tire Pressure XX Check Operator Presence and X Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 5 X X X Sharpen/Replace mower Blades X 3 Lubrication Chart X X Check Battery Level 4 X Clean Battery and Terminals X X Check V-Belts X Check Engine Oil Level X X Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) X X1, 2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) X X1,
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHART NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure the operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your mower does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should not start unless the parking brake is engaged, the PTO switch is disenga
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • The blade can be sharpened with a file or IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH sharpen while on the mower. STAR ON CUTTER HOUSING. • To check blade balance, you will need a • Install and tighten blade bolt securely 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone (45-55 ft./lbs. torque). balancer. (When using a cone balancer, IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT follow the instructions supplied with
