Husqvarna RZ4623/967009801 warranty General Maintenance

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SAFETY

General Maintenance

Never operate machine in a closed area.

Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.

If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to be sure it works properly. The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates, protective cowlings, safety switches, or other protective devices.

Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running the engine with overly high engine speeds. If you run the engine too fast, you risk damaging the machine components.

Be very careful when handling battery acid. Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns. If you spill battery acid on your skin, rinse immediately with water.

Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately.

Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive gases form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the battery when smoking or near open flames or sparks.

The battery can explode and cause serious injury or damage.

Make sure that the equipment is in good condition and that all nuts and bolts, especially those fastening the blade attachments, are properly tightened and torqued.

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Never drive the machine in an enclosed space

CAUTION!

Use protective glasses for maintenance work.

WARNING!

The battery contains lead and lead compounds, chemicals that are considered to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive system damage. Wash your hands after handling the battery.

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Contents Operator Manual All rights reserved Contents Page Introduction Good Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx Xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxxRemove key before Performing any General Operation SafetySafety Instructions Never take passengers Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationBe extra cautious when driving on slopes Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance With water Transport Spark ArrestorControls Control LocationsSteering Control Levers Throttle Control Blade SwitchParking Brake Fuses Ignition SwitchChoke Control Fuel Tank Bypass Linkages Cutting Height AdjusterFuel Shut Off Valve Always raise the deck to the highest position for transportHour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverSeat should not be adjusted while unit is in motion Tracking KnobSteering OperationTraining Before Starting Starting the Engine Move the throttle to the middle position Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position To remove cables, reverse order Weak BatteryJumper Cables Use Running Operating On Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving Machine By Hand Daily Maintenance interval Least Hours Once Each MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Before AfterDaily At least Maintenance Once Interval Each Hours Before After 100 300Battery Replacing batterySafety System Tire Pressures Anti-scalp RollersDeck Belt Removal Deck Belt InstallationBelts Blade replacement Cutting BladesAdjusting the Mower Deck Leveling deckUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing CleaningRemoval and installation of caster wheel Caster WheelsGeneral LubricationLubrication Schedule Front Wheel Mount Wheel and Deck ZerksTransmission Front Wheel BearingsMaintenance Section TroubleshootingProblem Cause Troubleshooting Winter Storage ServiceStorage Schematics Accessories Technical DataTorque Specifications Standard HardwareEngine Dimensions967009801 TransmissionConformity Certificates USA requirementsService Journal Delivery ServiceHour Service After the First 10 HoursPerform the 25-hour service At Least Once Each Year Service Journal Service Journal Page 115 457827 Rev B 2012-01-16