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Models:
Operators Manual
968999250 / Z4818BIA
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
MANUAL NO. 539109797 REV. IR (09/18/04)
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Husqvarna mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possiblbe dependability and performance. 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. Follow a regular sched- ule in maintaining, caring for and using your mower. Follow the instructions under “Customer Re- sponsibilities” and “Sto
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CONTENTS SYMBOLS & DECALS ......................... 4 Air Screen & Air Filter ................. 26 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................... 5 Oil Filter ...................................... 26 General use and saftey rules ...... 5 Spark Plugs ................................ 26 Driving on slopes ........................ 7 Fuel Filter .................................... 26 Children safety............................ 8 Cleaning ..................................... 26 Service safety ............
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SYMBOLS AND DECALS R N Reverse Neutral Slow Choke Fast Warning Danger Fuel Caution Ignition Mower Mower deck deck disengaged engaged Parking Stop Start Run brake Do not stand here Do not put pressure on Do not tow or push mower unless you engage the IZT drive levers. (Intergraded Zeroturn Read Operator’s Manual. Transaxle) bypass linkages Battery acid is corrosive, explosive, and flammable. Cutting height Do not touch rotating parts. Shut off engine Keep a & remove key Use on safe before perform
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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 safety decals. • O
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so WARNING! 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 other or emit chemicals considered well-lit conditions. Keep the machine a safe to cause cancer, birth defects, distance from holes or other irregularities in or other reproductive system the ground. Pay attention to other possible damage. The engine exhaust risks
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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. • Mow up and down, not side-to-side. • Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10°. • A
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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 backward and downward for small
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Do not fill fuel in the vicinity of sparks or open flames. WARNING! • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine The engine, the exhaust system, must not be started until the problem has been and the hydraulic system’s resolved. components become very warm during operation. • Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk of leaking fuel or fuel vapor Risk for burns if touched. leading to damages. •
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an 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. • The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and
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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 - 5.5 REVERSE: 0 - 2.5 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 15 PSI REAR: 15 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: BRIGGS & STRATTON 16 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. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a • Foll
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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 1. 9/16" wrench or 9/16" socket w/ drive ratchet 2. Tire pressure gauge 3. Nail bar or claw hammer 4. Wire snips When right or left hand is mentioned in this ma
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ASSEMBLY BEFORE REMOVING THE MOWER FROM THE SKID ATTACH SEAT (See Fig. 1) The seat position should be adjusted forward or 1 backward so that the operator can comfortably 2 reach the deck lift pedal and safely operate the mower. See "Service and Adjustment" Section of this manual. • Remove protective wrap from the seat. • Remove the three prong knobs and 3 washers from the seat and place in the storage area in the right side console. • Raise the seat pan up so that the bottom can be easily access
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ASSEMBLY TO ROLL THE MOWER OFF OF THE SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls • Move to the rear of the mower, and place the IZT (Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages into the bypass position to disengage the IZT’s (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual). • Sitting on the mower, press the deck lift pedal in to the highest cutting position. • Release park brake lever. • Roll the mower forward or backward off of the skid. TO DRIVE THE MOWER
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ASSEMBLY • Slowly move the control levers forward and slowly drive the mower off of the skid. • Return the control levers back to the neutral position. • Apply the park brake. • Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position. 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 be
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OPERATION CONTROLS 3 3 1 5 8 7 9 CZ-5 10 CZ-3 4 2 6 CZ-6 CZ-10 FIGURE 3 6. IZT (Integraded 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 tu
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OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 3) Your mower is equipped 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 the engine. • Pull park brake lever up to engage the park brake. Make sure the lever is secured to the right. DECK BLADES • To stop the deck blades, press down on the PTO Switch into the disengaged position. ENGINE • Move throttle control to slow pos
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OPERATION TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 3) Always operate engine at full throttle. The Throttle control is equipped with a choke detent. Pressing the throttle control all of the way forward will choke the engine. For full throttle, press throttle control forward until you feel resistance. • Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate • Full throttle offers the best mower performance. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 3) Use choke control whenever you are star
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OPERATION NOTE: To begin motion the operator must be in the seat and the parking brake disengaged 1 2 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 3 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 into the 4 neutral posit
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OPERATION TO ADJUST THE DECK CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5) The deck cutting height is obtained by pressing the foot pedal forward to lift the deck. To lower 1 the deck, you apply pressure to the top side of the foot pedal and allow it to pivot while allowing 2 the lift arm to rotate to the rear of the unit. To stop in a desired cutting position, rotate the foot pedal down into the notch in the height plate. The cutting height range is from 1 1/2" to 4 1/2" in 1/2" increments. The heights are me
