Husqvarna Understanding the Bypass Control Lever and MZ61 Operation Manual

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OPERATION

Moving Machine By Hand

WARNING! No adjustments or maintenance should be carried out unless:

the engine stopped

the ignition key removed

the parking brake activated

When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the IZT (Integrated Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages. The release levers are located on each side of the rear of the unit below the rear engine plate.

1.Raise the deck to the highest (transport) position.

2.Pull the release levers up and out of the keyhole slots. Release the levers with the head outside the bracket and held into the bypass setting.

3.To reengage the IZTs to drive, reverse the above procedure.

Load the machine into truck or trailer by driving up ramps in low gear. DO NOT LIFT! The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand.

WARNING! Bypass linkages are located close to the muffler. To prevent burns, the engine should be shut off and allowed to cool before the bypass linkage levers are handled.

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1.IZT locked into the bypass position

2.Linkage lever, engaged

Right side, IZT linkage

WARNING! Use extreme caution when loading the machine into a truck or trailer using ramps. There is the possibility of serious injury or death if the machine falls off the ramps.

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Contents Operator Manual All rights reserved Contents Page Introduction Good Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxxRemove key before Performing any Safety Instructions SafetyGeneral Operation Never take passengers Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Use protective glasses for maintenance workRisk of sparking Transport Spark ArrestorControls Control LocationsMotion Control Levers Blade Switch Service MinderChoke Control Ignition Switch Parking Brake Tracking KnobFuses Seat Adjustment Lever Cutting Height AdjusterFuel Shut Off Valve Fuel Tank Hydro Release LeversTraining OperationSteering Before Starting Starting the Engine Place controls in neutral position Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position Weak Battery To remove cables, reverse orderRunning Operating on Hills Stopping the Engine Mowing Tips Moving Machine By Hand Engine stopped Ignition key removed Parking brake activatedMaintenance Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Battery Replacing batterySafety System Tire PressuresDeck Belt Deck Belt InstallationDeck Belt Removal Belts Belt InstallationPump Belt Replacing Pump BeltCutting Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling deckAnti-scalp rollers Caster Wheels CleaningUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing HardwareLubrication Schedule LubricationGeneral Front Wheel Bearings Wheel and Deck ZerksFront Wheel Mount Deck SpindlesEngine oil change Transaxle Transmission Fluid ChangeTransmission Purging Troubleshooting Guide Problem CauseTroubleshooting Guide Storage ServiceWinter Storage Schematic Standard Hardware Technical DataTorque Specifications Metric Standard HardwareBriggs & Stratton Conformity Certificates USA requirementsAction Service JournalDelivery Service Stamp, signAfter 10 hours Date, mtr reading Stamp, signDaily Service Hour Service Service Journal Service Journal At least once each year Page 115 647127 Rev a 2013-10-01