Husqvarna Operators Manual Model: 968999245/ CZ3815 968999246/CZ4217 Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. MANUAL NO. 539110040 REV.
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 persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower.
CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General .................... 4 V-Belts ........................................ 21 use and safety rules ...... 4 Engine ........................................ 21 Driving on slopes ........................ 4 Air Screen & Air Filter ................. 22 Children safety ............................ 5 Oil Filter ...................................... 22 Service safety ............................. 5 Spark Plugs ................................
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL HANDSAND SAFETY FEETAND INSTRUCTIONS THROWING COULD OPERATION operators Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious before starting.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS IV. SERVICE DO NOT: • Do not turn on slopes unless • and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or necessary, The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your mower or performing any embankments.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION NEVER allow children machine. PRACTICES to operate Never carry passengers with the blades off. Do not drive in reverse CAUTION In order to prevent accidental unless absolutely CAUTION Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert and turn machine off if children Do not coast down a hill in neutral, lose control of the mower. enter the area. look behind and Mow up and down slopes (10 ° Max), not across.
SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE AND TYPE CAPACITY 3 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (SPI-SF-SJ): SEE YOUR ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL SPARK SEE ENGINE MANUAL PLUG: GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: REVERSE: 0-6 MAX. 0-3.5 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: REAR: 15 PSI 15PSI CHARGING BRIGGS & STRATTON: SYSTEM: @3300 RPM KOHLER: 15AMP@ BATTERY: BLADE BOLT TORQUE: CUSTOMER MIN. CCA: 300 CASE SIZE: 51/4W X 7 3/4 L X 6 T 27-35 FT./LBS.
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. Raise the seat pan up to the vertical position so that the bottom can be easily TOOLS REQUIRED accessed. FOR ASSEMBLY 1. 7/16" wrench or 7/16" socket w/drive ratchet 2. 3.
ASSEMBLY TO DRIVE THE MOWER Securely tighten bolt using a 7/16" wrench or socket with ratchet. OFF OF THE SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) Adjustments may be required to get uniform positioning of the control lever. Refer to the "Service and Adjustment" section of this manual. NOTE: You may now roll or drive the mower off of the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the mower from the skid.
ASSEMBLY CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance and proper straight-line tracking. Check the tire pressure and adjust accordingly. Refer to the "SPECIFICATIONS" section PLEASE REVIEW CHECKLIST All assembly in this completed No remaining parts bag(s) manual. UTILITY Place utility box onto factory preinstalled brackets.
OPERATION CONTROLS FIGURE 1. 2. PTO SWITCH - Used to engage (blades ON) or disengage (blades OFF) the deck blades. FOOT PEDALUsed to raise, lower and 3. select various cutting heights of the deck. CONTROL LEVERS - In the outward 4. 5. 6. position, levers are in the neutral position. When pulled inward and pushed forward, this controls the forward movement and what speed the mower travels. The farther forward you push, the faster the mower will go.
OPERATION To take out of choke position, pull back on the throttle control until it clicks in the HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER fast position. Once engine warms, set at desired speed by sliding throttle control back and forth. First time users should push mower (see TO TRANSPORT) to an open, fiat area, with no other persons or vehicles/obstacles near by. BEFORE DO NOT start unit until you have read this section. CHECK ENGINE To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.
OPERATION If the engine does not accept the load from engaging the PTO, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for an additional minute or so, using the choke if required. COLD WEATHER or COLD ENGINE STARTING (50 ° F and below) Slide throttle control lever to the choke position by pushing forward and to the right, make sure throttle control lever is in the full choke position. When the engine starts, slowly pull the throttle control back until the engine begins to run smoothly.
OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD not move. Slowly move both control levers forward slightly, this will allow mower to start moving forward in a straight line. Pull back on control levers to the neutral position and mower (See Fig. 4) NOTE: Zero turn mowers manueverable than typical to their unique steering We recommend are far more riding mowers should stop moving. Pull back slightly on control levers, this will allow mower to start moving backwards or in the reverse direction.
OPERATION TO ADJUST CAUTION Attempting HEIGHT (See Fig. 5) to zero turn at too high a ground speed may result inTURF DAMAGE due to the wheel spinning or slipage. The unit should always be brought to a very slow or stopped position prior to zero turning. Use extra care when using this maneuver the machine can spin very rapidly if one lever is positioned too far ahead of the other. THE DECK CUTTING The deck cutting height is obtained by pressing the foot pedal forward to lift the deck.
OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills. Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. FIGURE If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and 6 engage the park brake. To restart movement, release the park brake. Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward HEAD OUTSIDE to regain forward motion. Make all turns slowly.
OPERATION TO OPERATE Your mower MOWER is equipped MOWING The cutting deck should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL DECK" in the Service with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the park brake will shut off and Adjustment section of this manual. The left hand side of the deck should be the engine. used for trimming.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE Before each use Check Tire Pressure Check Operator EVERY Before 8 Hours X X Check Brake Operation Presence and SCHEDULE 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Season Storage X X X Interlock Systems X Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Lubrication mower X3 Blades X Chart Check Battery Level X4 Clean Battery and Terminals X X X X Check V-Belts X Check Engine Oil Level X Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) X1,2 Clean Air Filter X2 Clean
CUSTOMER LUBRICATION RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT:TO ENSURE PROPERASSEMBLY, CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON CUTTER HOUSING. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone Install and tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 ft./Ibs, torque). IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED. balancer.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERYAND Corrosion TERMINALS and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first, then the RED battery cable and remove the battery from the tractor. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until shiny.
CUSTOMER CLEAN AIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 10) SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to The fuel filter should be replaced prevent engine damage from overheating. Refer to your engine manual for the proper cleaning procedure. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING once each season. If the fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Recheck measurements adjustment. FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 MOWER TO LEVEL DECK Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure (see "SPECIFICATIONS" section in this manual). If tires are under or over inflated, you can not properly adjust your deck. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: DECK MUST (See Fig. 13). BE LEVELED SIDE-TO-SIDE, PRIOR TO LEVELING FRONT TO REAR. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACKADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED, BE SURE TOAD JUST BOTH FRONTAND REAR LINKAGES EQUALLY SO THE DECK WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE. FIGURE 13 To obtain the best cutting performance, the deck should be adjusted so the front tip of the blades are approximately 1/8" to 1/4" lower than the rear tip.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE EZT (E-Series Zerotum Transaxle) BELT (See Fig. 15) DECK BELT INSTALLATION NOTE: Park the mower on a level surface. park brake. (See Figs. 14) EZT BELT REMOVAL For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal under the seat. Wrap the deck belt around the electric NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan blades on the EZT's as this can affect cooling or clutch pulley that is located on the engine shaft.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Remove the spacer from the inside of the caster rim. TO ADJUST THE SEAT (See Fig. 1) Move the control levers into the neutral Repair tire Reassemble position and rotate to the outside of the machine. previous order of the REAR TIRES Lift up on the back of the seat and rotate it forward. IMPORTANT: Loosen the three prong knobs on the bottom of the seat and move the seat to Block front tires to prevent mower from rolling. Park mower on a level surface park brake.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO ATTACH JUMPER Connect Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut. Tighten securely. Close terminal access doors. Lower seat. CABLES each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE charged Connect (-)terminal of the fully battery.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT If the mower is not tracking straight, check the air pressure in all four tires. Recommended air pressure for all 4 tires is 15 psi. If the unit will not track straight, follow the steps below. Tracking must be checked on a flat and level concrete or blacktop surface. Mower is tracking to the right. Increase the air pressure 2-3 psi in the right rear tire or decrease the air pressure 2/3 psi in the left rear tire. Mower is tracking to the left.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the mower will not be After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. used for 30 days or more. If battery is removed from mower for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.
STORAGE CYLINDER(S) Remove spark plug(s). Pour one ounce of oil through hole(s) into cylinder(s). Install plug(s). spark plug Turn ignition key to "START" position a few seconds to distribute oil. Replace for with new spark plug(s). OTHER Do not store gasoline to another. from one season Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. If possible, store your mower indoors and cover it to give protection and dirt.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POINTS CAUSE Will not start CORRECTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Out of fuel. Engine not"CHOKED" Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. 9. 10. 11. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine valves out of adjustment. Extreme cold conditions. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment 1. Faulty operator-sefety Poor cut-uneven 1. 2. Mower blades not rotate POINTS will Poor grass discharge presence CORRECTION control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections, if not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. 1. 2. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Level mower deck. 3. 4. 5.
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