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2008 HUV 4213-G and HUV 4213-GXP
Owner ’ s Manual
Gasoline Utility V ehicles
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NOTICE W arranty information appears at the end of this manual. No other warranties, express or implied, are contained herein. Y our authorized representative checked the vehicle before it was delivered to you and will provide you a copy of the completed vehicle warranty registration form. Husqvarna is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual. This manual contains proprietary information that is protec
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FOREWORD Thank you for choosing Husqvarna, a world leader in outdoor products. Y ou have chosen the finest utility vehicle on the market. Please protect your investment and ensure that your Husqvarna vehicle provides years of reliable, superior performance by reading and following the maintenance instructions in this manual. Y our comfort and safety are important to us, so we urge you to read and follow the step - by- step operating instructions and safety precautions in this manual. These instr
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Decal and Feature Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Practice Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification SAFETY DECAL AND FEA TURE IDENTIFICA TION The following pages contain safety decal and feature identification information. For detailed information on specific features, read the appropriate section in this manual. Page 4 2008 HUV 4213-G and HUV 4213-GXP Owner ’ s Manual
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification HUV 4213-G/4213-GXP 7 5 9 3 1 6 11 16 15 8 14 10 12 13 2 4 347 Decal, Bed Loading W arning (on cargo bed or seat 1 101553901 9 102224301 Decal, Operating Instructions (on steering wheel) back) Decal, Crush Area W arning (behind seat, near 2 101609401 10 Serial Number cargo bed) 3 101825102 Decal, On/Of f/Start Key Switch (above key switch) 1 1 Fuel Shut- Of f V alve Decal, V ehicle Loading Instructions (below 4 101960201 12 Low Oil W arning Light instrumen
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification HUV 4213-G/4213-GXP 2 7 9 10 8 11 1 4 12 5 6 3 348 Decal, T railer Hitch T ongue W eight Notice (on Decal, Bed Latch W arning (on vehicle body , below 1 101 1553 7 102459301 trailer/receiver hitch) bed latch) Decal, Gasoline Fuel W arning (at fuel fill or on 2 101547601 8 Forward/Reverse Control frame, near fuel tank) Decal, Frame Ground/Governor W arning (on 3 101915201 9 Park Brake vehicle frame near battery) Decal, Rotating Parts/Hot Manifold W arning (
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Practice Safety PRACTICE SAFETY 399 Figure 1 Practice Safety Safety signs like you see above may at first seem shocking, but their impact is mild compared with the reality of severe personal injury . Y our safety and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us. That is why before operating the vehicle, we urge you to review the information in this manual. Understand and become familiar with the DANGER, W ARNING, and CAUTION statements and procedures it contains, along with the safety decals
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Safety Details SAFETY DET AILS W ARNING • This owner ’ s manual should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could result in property damage, severe personal injury , or death. It is important to note that some vital statements throughout this manual and on the decals af fixed to the vehicle are preceded by the words DANGER, W ARNING, or CAUTION. For your protection, we recommend that you take special notice of the
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2 1 General W arnings (V iewed from passenger side of vehicle) 1. Remove negative battery cable. 2. Remove positive battery cable. Connect battery cables in reverse order . 1 Figure 2 Battery Cable Removal GENERAL W ARNINGS The following safety statements listed must be heeded whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or serviced. See Safety Decal and Feature Identification on page 4 . Other specific safety statements appear throughout this manual and on the vehicle. DANGER • Battery – E
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Model Identification W ARNING • Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, W ARNING, and CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle. • Do not leave children unattended on vehicle. • Prior to leaving the vehicle unattended or servicing the vehicle, set the park brake, place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the OFF position, and remove the key . Chock the wheels when servicing the vehicle. • Improper
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Controls and Indicators SERIAL NUMBER 7349 ST ATESVILLE RD. HH0601-583947 CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 47 Figure 3 Serial Number CONTROLS AND INDICA T ORS See General W arnings on page 9 . W ARNING • Before allowing anyone to drive the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls and operating procedures. • Do not tamper with the governor . Doing so will void the warranty , as well as damage the engine and other components, and could result in property damage, personal injury , or death
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Controls and Indicators KEY SWITCH The key switch is mounted on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column ( Figure 4) . It has three positions: OFF , ON and ST AR T . T o start the vehicle, place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and turn the key past the ON position to the ST AR T position and hold until the engine is running smoothly . Release the key and it will return to the ON position and the engine should idle. The engine will continue to idle until the key
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Controls and Indicators 159 Figure 5 Forward/Reverse Handle ACCELERA T OR PEDAL The accelerator pedal is the pedal on the right, with the word GO molded into it ( Figure 6 ) . With the engine running and the Forward/Reverse handle in the FOR W ARD or REVERSE position, vehicle speed will increase as the accelerator pedal is pressed. When the accelerator pedal is released, it will return to the original position and the engine will idle. See preceding W ARNING and CAUTION. 160 161 Figure 6 Acceler
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Controls and Indicators BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is the large pedal on the left with the word ST OP molded into it ( Figure 6) . T o slow or stop the vehicle, press the brake pedal ( Figure 7 ) . P ARK BRAKE The park brake handle is located between the driver and passenger seats. T o engage the park brake, first apply pressure to the brake pedal, then pull up on the park brake handle until handle latches into place. T o disengage, pull up on the handle and press the button on the end of the h
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Controls and Indicators 162 163 Figure 9 Choke Figure 10 Differential Lock DIFFERENTIAL LOCK W ARNING • W ith the differential lock engaged, vehicle turning functions are greatly reduced. T o prevent loss of vehicle control when differential lock is engaged, do not operate vehicle at speeds greater than half throttle and use caution when attempting to turn the vehicle. • Disengage differential lock on paved surfaces. The dif ferential lock is used to provide better traction at the rear wheels wh
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Seat Latch and Adjustment 164 Figure 1 1 Low Oil W arning Light FUEL GAUGE/HOUR METER A fuel gauge and hour meter are housed together at the lower left corner of the instrument panel. The fuel gauge operates when the key switch is in the ON position, and allows the operator to monitor the fuel level in the vehicle. The hour meter operates only when the engine is running, and should be used only by trained technicians to track vehicle usage and determine when periodic service procedures are requi
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Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist The bucket seats on all vehicles are adjustable and can be moved forward or backward to accommodate the driver or passenger . T o adjust a seat: 1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. 2. Remove the four bolts and washers from the bottom of the seat mounting plate. 3. Align the mounting plate holes with holes in the seat to achieve the desired seat position. 4. Install washers and bolts and tighten to 96 in - lb (10.8 N·m). 5. Reinstall seat in vehicle. W AR
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Driving Instructions Use the following checklist, in conjunction with the Pre - Operation and Daily Safety Checklist, as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any problems 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 1 1 . • Brakes: Be sure the brakes function properly . When brake pedal is fully pressed under moderate pressure, it should not
