Operators manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. MANUAL NO. 539110842 REV.
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................. 4-5 SYMBOLS & DECALS ......................... 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............ 20 Roll Bar and Seat Belt ................ 20 General use and saftey rules ...... 7-8 Starting and operation ................. 20 Driving on slopes ........................ 9 Controls ...................................... 20-21 Children safety............................ 10 MAINTENANCE ................................
INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvana ride-on mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Convenient controls and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering levers also contribute to the machine’s performance. This manual is a valuable document. Following the instructions (use, service, maintenance, etc.) can considerably increase the life-span of your machine and even increase its resale value.
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.
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! Xxx xxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx x X xxxx 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. IMPOR TANT INFORMA TION Xxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxxxx xx.
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 safety decals.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them. Never drive over foreign objects. • Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit conditions. Keep the machine a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground. Pay attention to other possible risks. • Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other drugs or medication that can affect your vision, judgement, or coordination.
Driving on Slopes SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 feel unsure, do not mow the slope. Do as follows: • Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc. • Mow up and down, not side-to-side. • Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10°.
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Do not fill fuel in the vicinity of sparks or open flames. • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved. • Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk of leaking fuel or fuel vapor leading to damages.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, and odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Roll Over Protection System WARNING! This structure’s capability may be imparired by structural damage if overturned, or alteration occurs. If any of these conditions take place, the total structure MUST be replaced. DO NOT use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or anchoring point. DO NOT exceed Max GVW: 2822; ROPS mass 34 lbs./16 kg. Read machine operator’s manual before each use. Securely fasten your seat belt if the unit has a ROPS.
PRESENTATION Presentation Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. Safety requires good judgement, careful use in accordance with these instructions and common sense. Thank you for buying a HUSQVARNA! Before operating your new mower, read, understand and follow the safety instructions and other directions in this manual.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! No settings or adjustments are to be made unless: Engine is stopped, key has been removed, park brake is on and battery cable removed from battery. 4. Torque all 1/2” hardware to 80 ft./lbs. (110 N•m). 5. Install and tighten knobs against the side post. Setup Uncrate machine.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Control Arms Remove top bolt in control arm and loosen bottom bolt, rotate the control levers to the upright position. Align the levers so they are even in the neutral position. Reinstall hardware and tighten. FIG - 1 Control Arm Seat Install 1. Remove seat assembly from the crate. 2. Remove the four 5/16C nyloc nuts or 5/16C studed knobs from the bottom of the seat. Retain for use later. 3. Align the seat bottom with the holes in the seat frame.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments Lift Lever Cutting Height Stop the mower and disengage the blades. Raise the deck height lever to the transport position. Deck Height Adjusment Plates Remove the height adjustment pin and place it in the desired cutting height hole. Lower the lift lever down onto pin. NOTE: Anti-scalp rollers must be in the proper position for maximum deck floatation. See the decal on the front deck for proper settings.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Park Brake Adjustment For Models: 968999256, 968999257, 968999258, 968999259 2. If adjustment is needed, loosen the lock nut next to the yoke. Remove the pin from the front yoke so you can rotate the yoke on the adjustment link until the proper gap is achieved. 1. Stop engine and remove key. Release park brake and measure the length of the spring. The distance between the washer on each end of the spring should be 2-7/8". FIG - 5 3.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Begin with either side and put the motion control lever into the neutral position. Adjust the motion control linkage by rotating the double nuts in the proper direction until the wheel stops rotating. FIG - 7 Move the motion control lever forward then into the neutral position and place it into the neutral slot. The wheel must be stopped completely at this point. Now do the same in reverse and release the lever. The lever should return to neutral on its own.
Operating instructions OPERATION By moving the levers an equal amount forward or back the machine will move in a straight line in that direction. FIG - 8 Roll Bar and Seat Belt Operate the unit with the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt. There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. If it is necessary to lower roll bar do not wear the seat belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
OPERATION Blade Switch Blade engagement switch located on the console is engaged by pulling up on the switch and pushed down to disengage. FIG - 9. Choke Control Choke control is located on the console. To choke engine pull knob push to release. FIG -9. Throttle Control Throttle control is located on the console. Used to control engine RPM. FIG - 9. Some models have an intergated choke located on the throttle control. Choke position for these models is maximum forward on the throttle control.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance WARNING! No settings or adjustments are to be made unless: Engine is stopped, key has been removed, park brake is on and battery cable removed from battery. Cutter Housings Grease housings once weekly or every 40 to 50 hours of use. Use a good synthetic grease. Pump grease in until a small amount purges from the popet on the underside of the deck. Check the torque of the pulley bolt (45 ft/lbs) should be maintained.
MAINTENANCE Hydraulic system Check oil level in tank daily. Oil level should be 3/ 4” to 1” below the top of the tank. Check all fittings, hoses and lines for damage or leaks. Replace or repair any questionable lines or fittings. ONLY USE Tri-Synthetic Formula 0 Change the oil and filter after the first 250 hours of operation then annually after that. Drain tank and remove filter, be sure to clean around the tank and filter head before removal. Replace filter and drain plug and refill hydraulic tank.
MAINTENANCE FIG - 14 Caster Wheels Check every 200 hours. Lift front of unit off of ground so caster wheels can rotate freely. Tighten caster bolt then back off 1/2 turn. Check that wheel rotates freely. If wheel does not rotate freely back the caster bolt off in 1/4 turn increments until wheel rotates freely. Pump belt Check belt every 100 hours for excessive wear. To replace belt. Relieve tension on the deck belt and remove deck belt from clutch. See deck belt instructions on previous page.
MAINTENANCE Winter storage To prepare the machine for storage. Clean the machine, especialy under the deck. Touch-up the paint or spray the underside of deck with a light coat of oil. Inspect the machine for damage and loose hardware. Change the oil. Drain the fuel system or add stabilizer to fuel. Make sure to run the machine after to circulate stabilizer throughout system. Remove the plugs and add 1 tablespoon of oil in each cylinder. Install plugs and crank the engine two or three revolutions.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule For iZ Riders Maintenance Maintance Interval (hours) Daily 25 50 100 200 250 500 X X X X Engine (4) Check oil level Change oil and filter (1) Clean the air filter’s (3) Replace air filter’s (3) Check for fuel and oil leakage Clean cooling flanges (3) Check cooling air inlet Replace fuel filter Replace plugs X Check oil level Check for oil leaks Change hydraulic oil (2) Change oil filter (2) X X Check battery Check the safety system X X X X X X X X X X Hydraul
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Blade switch on. Drive levers not in the neutral slots. Operator not in seat. Park brake disengaged. Dead battery. Fuel valve closed or in the wrong position. No fuel. Spark plugs defective. Spark plug wires off. ENGINE WILL NOT START. MACHINE WILL NOT MOVE OR MOVES SLOWLY OR HARD. Park brake on. Pump bypass valves open. Pump drive belt loose or off. Hydraulic system failure. Air in the hydraulic system. BLADES WILL NOT ENGAGE. Blade belt off.
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