Husqvarna 968999245/ CZ3815, 968999246/CZ4217 manual Operation, Controls

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OPERATION

CONTROLS

FIGURE 3

1.PTO SWITCH - Used to engage (blades ON) or disengage (blades OFF) the deck blades.

2.FOOT PEDAL- Used to raise, lower and select various cutting heights of the deck.

3.CONTROL LEVERS - In the outward 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. When control levers are pulled back, this controls the reverse movement and at what speed the mower travels. The farther you pull back, the faster the mower will go. By combining the forward and backwards movement of the control levers, you can execute a turn or a zero-turn.

4.THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed, from slow (idle) to fast (full throttle).

5.CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine, when throttle control is pushed beyond the fast (full throttle) stop.

6.EZT(E-SeriesZeroturn

Transaxle) BYPASS LINKAGES- Allows for pushing or pulling of mower.

IGNITION SWITCH - Switch has four

positions, Off (start), Run with headlights (headlights may be optional), Run

(headlights off) and Start (cranks engine).

8. PARKING BRAKE LEVER- Engages (brake on) brake when in upper detent position and disengages (brake off) brake when in the lower position.

9. HOUR METER- Black background with white numbers indicates hours of operation. White background with black numbers indicates tenths of hours.

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Contents Manual no REV. IR 1/14/04 968999245/ CZ3815 968999246/CZ4217Good Service Contents Safe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation I1. Slope OperationDo not IV. ServiceII1. Children Never allow children to operate the machine Safe Operation PracticesCustomer Responsibilities SpecificationsUnpack Crate AssemblyTools Required For Assembly To Remove the Mower From CrateTo Drive the Mower OFF To Roll the Mower OFF of the SkidCheck the Tire Pressure Utility BOX InstallationChecklist Controls OperationTo USE Throttle Control See Fig HOW to USE Your MowerBefore Starting the Engine ADD GasolineTo Stop Engine To Start Engine See FigSee Fig To Move Forward and BackwardHeight See Fig To Adjust the Deck CuttingTo Transport See Figures 6 & 6A To Operate on HillsTo Operate Mower Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Tires Lubrication ChartOperator Presence System Blade CareImportant Special Blade Bolt is Heat Treated To Sharpen Blade See FigBatte RY Lubrication To Clean Batteryand TerminalsBelts EngineSpark Plugs Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasClean AIR Screen AIR FilterTo Level Deck Service and AdjustmentMower Stay Level Side to Side To Replace Deck BeltPark the mower on a level surface. Engage the park brake Deck Belt Installation See FigsBelt Installation To Replace EZT E-Series Zerotum Transaxle Belt See FigWeak Battery To Remove Wheels for Repair To Adjust the Seat See FigTo Adjust Control Lever To Attach Jumper Cables Replacing Battery See FigTo Adjust Park Brake Tracking Adjustment Engine OIL BatteryStorage Fuel SystemCylinders OtherCause Correction Troubleshooting PointsProblem Problemcause Page Husqvarna