Husqvarna Z4818BIA, 968999250 manual Problemcausecorrection

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEMCAUSECORRECTION

Engine continues to 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

run when operator

 

 

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

leaves seat with

 

 

 

department.

attachment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

2.

Mower deck not level.

2.

Level mower deck.

 

3.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

4.

Bent cutter housing.

4.

Replace cutter housing.

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

5.

Clean around cutter housing to open vent holes.

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around cutter housing.

 

 

Mower blades will not rotate

1.Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2.Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3.Frozen idler pulley.

4.Frozen cutter housing.

1.Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Replace cutter housing.

Poor grass discharge

1.Engine speed too slow.

2.Travel speed too fast.

3.Wet grass

4.Mower deck not level.

5.Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6.Worn, bent or loose blade.

7.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8.Mower drive belt worn.

9.Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves and trash around cutter housing.

1.Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2.Shift to slower speed.

3.Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4.Level mower deck.

5.Check tires for proper air pressure.

6.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7.Clean underside of mower housing.

8.Replace mower drive belt.

9.Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11.Clean around cutter housing to open bent holes.

Battery will not charge

1.Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connections.

3.Replace regulator.

4.Replace alternator.

Loss of drive

1.

IZT bypass linkages in bypass position.

 

 

 

2.

IZT belt worn, damaged, or broken.

1.Place IZT bypass linkages in drive in "engaged" position.

2.Replace IZT belt.

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

1.Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1.Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

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Contents 968999250 / Z4818BIA Operators Manual ModelsGood Service Contents Symbols and Decals Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Use Personal protective equipment Do as follows Driving on SlopesChildren 8011-563 Machine. Activate the parking brake, turn off TransportCustomer Responsibilities SpecificationsTools Required For Assembly AssemblyTo Remove the Mower From Crate Unpack CrateAttach Seat See Fig Before Removing Mower from the SkidAttach Control Levers See Fig Assembly Check the Tire Pressure ChecklistControls OperationIZT Integraded Zeroturn TransaxleBYPASS Linkages To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your MowerDeck Blades EngineTo USE Choke Control See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig CZ-7 To Adjust the Deck Cutting Height See Fig Rollers See Figure To Adjust ANTI-SCALPTo Operate on Hills To Operate MowerTo Transport See Fig Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips Maintenance Schedule Before Each USE General RecommendationsLubrication Chart Operator Presence System TiresBlade Removal See Fig Blade CareTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Belts BatteryLubrication EngineClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter Engine OIL FilterIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Figs CleaningMower Service and AdjustmentTo Level Deck FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENTSee Fig To Replace Deck Belt To Replace IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle Belt See Fig To Adjust the Seat See FigTo Remove Wheels for Repair To Adjust Control Levers See FigTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start AN Engine with a Weak BatteryReplacing Battery See Fig Tracking Adjustment To Adjust Park BrakeStorage BatteryEngine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders OtherProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsProblemcausecorrection Wiring Schematic

968999250, Z4818BIA specifications

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