Husqvarna Comprehensive Maintenance Guide for Lawn Mowers

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual service carried out by an authorized service workshop is recommended to maintain your machine in the best possible condition and to ensure safe operation.

Read “Maintenance” in the Safety Instructions section.

z = Described in this manual = Not described in this manual

 

 

Daily

Weekly

At

Maintenance interval

 

 

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once

 

 

 

 

Maintenance

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each

 

 

 

 

Before

After

 

25

50

100

300

 

 

 

 

 

year

 

 

 

 

Check the parking brake

41

z

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the engine’s oil level (every refueling)

54

z

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check outside of air cleaner

39

z

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the safety system

38

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Check for fuel and oil leakages

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Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake

39

 

z

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the mower deck

46

 

z

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check hardware (screws, nuts, etc.)

50

 

z

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean under the mower deck

50

 

z

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start the engine and blades, listen for unusual

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sounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for damage

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Thoroughly clean around the engine

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Clean around belts, belt pulleys, etc.

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Check the tire pressures

41

 

 

 

 

z

 

 

 

Check battery

36

 

 

 

 

z

 

 

 

Sharpen/Replace mower blades

45

 

 

 

 

z

 

 

 

Lubricate the caster wheels

50

 

 

 

 

z

 

 

 

Clean the engine’s cooling air intake 2)

39

 

 

 

z

z

 

 

 

Clean the air cleaner’s pre-filter 2) (foam)

40

 

 

 

z

z

 

 

 

Clean the air cleaner’s filter cartridge 2)

40

 

 

 

z

 

z

 

 

(paper filter)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check/adjust the parking brake

-

 

 

 



 



 

 

Inspect muffler/Spark arrester

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Contents Operator´s manual Page Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Rider SeriesEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionGood Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxx xxxxxx Objects Engine is Running Moving sharp blades under cover Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation English-8 Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Maintenance General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Important InformationCustomer responsibilities Controls ControlsControl Locations Motion Control Levers TrackingSeat adjustment knobs FusesBy pass linkages Blade switch RefuelingIgnition Switch Choke ControlThrottle Control Hour Meter Parking BrakeMachine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Accessories Cutting height pedalOperation OperationTraining Before Starting Starting the EngineDepress the control for disengaging the mower deck Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position To start an engine with a weak battery To remove cables, reverse orderRunning Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule = Described in this manual  = Not described in this manual Battery To clean battery and terminalsReplacing battery Always use protective glasses when handling the batteryIgnition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting Throttle Cable Checking the Engines Cooling Air IntakeReplacing the Air Filter Briggs and Stratton engineFaulty adjustment can cause an accident Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking Tire Pressures Checking the Parking BrakeChecking the V-belts Deck beltDeck belt installation EZT belt To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle beltEZT belt removal Checking the Blades Check the bladesAdjusting the Mower Deck Side-to-side adjustment To level deckFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Cleaning and Washing Use protective glasses when cleaning and washingCaster Wheels HardwareLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Lubricating the Cables Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication ScheduleCaster wheels Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine OilOil drain valve Checking the oil level Changing the Oil FilterTransmission Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Wrong fuel type English-58 Service StorageStorage Winter StorageWiring Diagrams Wiring diagramTechnical Data Technical DataTechnical DataZ4218 Z4219 Equipment Z4824 Z5426 English-64 Torque Specifications Conformity Certificates Conformity CertificatesUSA requirements Service Journal Service JournalDelivery Service Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-70 English-71 English-72 At Least Once Each Year English-74 English-75 English-76 Page 113926Rir06/05/06

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