Husqvarna 968999246/CZ4217 manual To Operate on Hills, To Transport See Figures 6 & 6A

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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.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and 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 to regain forward motion.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figures 6 & 6A)

When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the EZT (E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages. The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine guard.

CAUTION

Do not tow this vehicle, it may cause dam-

age to the drive system.

Raise the deck into the highest cutting position.

Pull the EZT bypass linkages out and into the slots and release so that it is held in the bypass position.

To reengage the EZT's to drive, reverse the above procedure.

FIGURE 6

HEAD OUTSIDE

EZT BYPASS

LINKAGE IN

BYPASS POSITION

FIGURE 6A

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Contents 968999245/ CZ3815 968999246/CZ4217 Manual no REV. IR 1/14/04Good Service Contents Safety Rules General OperationI1. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for RIDE-ON MowersII1. Children IV. ServiceDo not Safe Operation Practices Never allow children to operate the machineSpecifications Customer ResponsibilitiesAssembly Tools Required For AssemblyTo Remove the Mower From Crate Unpack CrateTo Roll the Mower OFF of the Skid To Drive the Mower OFFChecklist Utility BOX InstallationCheck the Tire Pressure Operation ControlsHOW to USE Your Mower Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Start Engine See Fig To Stop EngineTo Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Adjust the Deck Cutting Height See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See Figures 6 & 6AMowing Tips To Operate MowerGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleBefore Each USE Lubrication Chart Operator Presence SystemBlade Care TiresBatte RY To Sharpen Blade See FigImportant Special Blade Bolt is Heat Treated To Clean Batteryand Terminals BeltsEngine LubricationClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter Spark PlugsMower Service and AdjustmentTo Level Deck To Replace Deck Belt Stay Level Side to SideDeck Belt Installation See Figs Belt InstallationTo Replace EZT E-Series Zerotum Transaxle Belt See Fig Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the park brakeTo Adjust Control Lever To Adjust the Seat See FigWeak Battery To Remove Wheels for Repair To Adjust Park Brake Replacing Battery See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables Tracking Adjustment Battery StorageFuel System Engine OILOther CylindersProblem Troubleshooting PointsCause Correction Problemcause Page Husqvarna