Husqvarna MZ5225ZT / 966690501, MZ6128ZT / 966613101 manual Before Starting, Starting the Engine

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OPERATION

Before Starting

Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine.

Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule in the Maintenance section).

Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.

Adjust the seat to the desired position.

The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started:

1.The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed.

2.The parking brake must be on.

3.Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position.

Starting the Engine

1.Sit on the seat.

2.Raise the mower deck to the transport position by locking the lift pedal fully forward.

3.Activate the parking brake.

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Activate parking brake before starting

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Set mower deck to the transport position

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Contents Operator Manual All rights reserved Contents Page Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and decals Manual Performing any Safety Instructions SafetyGeneral Operation Never take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Spark Arrestor TransportControl Locations ControlsMotion Control Levers Choke Control Hour MeterTracking Knob Model MZ5225ZT onlyIgnition Switch Blade SwitchParking Brake Fuses Seat Adjustment Lever Cutting Height AdjusterFuel Shut Off Valve Hydro Release Levers Fuel TankTraining OperationSteering Starting the Engine Before StartingMove the throttle to the middle position Open the fuel tank valve Jumper Cables Weak BatteryTo remove cables, reverse order Running Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switchOperating on Hills Stopping the Engine Mowing Tips Manual Transport Maintenance Maintenance Replacing battery BatteryTire Pressures Safety SystemDeck Belt Deck Belt InstallationDeck Belt Removal Pump Belt Belt InstallationBelts Replacing Pump BeltCutting Blades Leveling deck Adjusting the Mower DeckAnti-scalp rollers Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing CleaningCaster Wheels HardwareLubrication Schedule LubricationGeneral Front Wheel Mount Wheel and Deck ZerksFront Wheel Bearings Deck SpindlesTransaxle Transmission Fluid Change Purging Procedures Problem Cause Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guide Storage ServiceWinter Storage Engine Pigtail PUR WHT GRY MZ5225ZT MZ6128 ZT Technical DataFrame Hex Head Cap Screws Torque SpecificationsStandard Hardware Metric Standard HardwareUSA requirements Conformity certificatesDelivery Service Service JournalAction Stamp, signDate, mtr reading Stamp, sign After 10 hoursDaily Service Hour Service Service Journal Service Journal At least once each year Page 115 390127R1 08/31/10