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Operator´s manual
Z18
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
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understand the instructions before using the machine.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL RIDER Z SERIES Contents Contents ..................................................................1 Maintenance.......................................................... 33 Maintenance Schedule...................................... 33 Introduction .............................................................3 Battery............................................................... 35 Congratulations....................................................3 Ign
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WARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance. 2-English
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna ride-on mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing primarily of large areas. Controls in one place and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering controls also contribute to the machine’s performance. This manual is a valuable document. Following the instructions (use, service, maintenance, etc.) can considerably increase the lifespan of your machine and even incre
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INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna’s products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer, see the certificate in the Service Journal in this operator’s manual. When you need spare parts or support in service questions, warranty issues, etc., please consult
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SYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and Decals These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. WARNING! Xxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx x Xxxxx xxxxxx xx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxxx xxx xx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury, particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxxxx xx. Used in this publ
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SYMBOLS AND DECALS Read Shut off engine Keep a safe Use on No Operators & remove key distance from slopes no passengers Manual before the machine. greater performing any than 10˚. maintenance or repair work. Whole Severing Do not open Careful Careful going body of fingers or remove backing up, forward, exposure & toes. safety watch for watch for to thrown shields while other people. other people. objects. engine is running. Moving sharp blades under cover 6-English
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. WARNING! This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns your safety. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them. • Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and learn how to stop quickly. Also learn to recognize the safe
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be careful when mowing around fixed WARNING! objects, so that the blades do not hit them. Never drive over foreign objects. Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain • Only use the machine in daylight or in or emit chemicals considered other well-lit conditions. Keep the to cause cancer, birth defects, machine a safe distance from holes or or other reproductive system other irregularities in the ground. Pay damage. The engine exhaust attention to
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk is greatest that the driver will lose control or the machine will tip over, which can result in serious injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure, do not mow the slope. Do as follows • Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc. • Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes, and bumps.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the machine. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing work. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them. • Keep children away from the mowing area and under close supervision by another adult. • Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if children enter the work area. • Before and during a reversing maneuver, look backwa
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance WARNING! The engine must not be started when the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. • Stop the engine. Prevent the engine from starting by removing the spark plug cables from the spark plugs or by removing the ignition key before making any adjustments or performing maintenance. • Never fill the fuel tank indoors. • Fuel and fuel fumes are poisonous and extremely flammable. Be especially cautious whe
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately. • Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive gases form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the battery when smoking or near open flames or sparks. The battery can explode and cause serious injury/damage. • Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the fastening bolts for the blade attachments, are properly tightened, torqued and that the equipment is in good condition. • Do not mod
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Stop and inspect the equipment if you Use protective glasses for run over or into anything. If necessary, maintenance work. make repairs before starting. • Never make adjustments with the engine running. • The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer. • The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use protective gloves when handling them. • Check the parking brake’s
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Customer responsibilities • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your mower. • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance” and "Storage” sections of this owner’s manual. WARNING! This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, bush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
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CONTROLS Controls This operator’s manual describes the Husqvarna Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a Briggs and Stratton or Kohler four- stroke engine developing 15-18 horse power. Transmission from the engine is made via two belt-driven hydraulic gears one for each drive wheel. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed. 8011-648 Zero Turn Rider 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 23 4 8011-735 Locations of the controls Control Lo
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CONTROLS 1. Motion Control Levers The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. Furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls are moved outward. When both controls are in the neutral position (N), the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight li
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CONTROLS 2. Seat adjustment knobs The seat can be adjusted lengthways. When making adjustments, loosen the four knobs under the seat pan, after which the seat can be moved backward or forward. Do not forget to tighten the knobs. CZ-1 Lengthways adjustment 3. Fuses The fuses are located in the right front corner of the engine compartment. They are flat pin fuses of the same type used in automobiles. There are two fuses. Fuse ratings and functions: • 20 A, Primary fuse. • 7.5 A, Mower deck c
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CONTROLS 4. By pass linkages When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the IZT (Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine guard. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. • Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and into the slots and release so that it is held in the bypass position. 8011-721 • To reengage the IZT’s to drive, reverse 1. IZT Bypass linkage the above procedure. Bypass
