Husqvarna Z18 manual Operating on hills

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OPERATION

Turning on the spot can be achieved by moving one control backward (behind the neutral position) and carefully moving the other steering control forward from its neutral position.

Operating on hills

Read the Safety Instructions “Driving on Slopes” on page 7

WARNING!

Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than

10 degrees. And do not drive across any slopes.

•The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and engage the parking brake.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Control levers return to neutral when released. This may cause the mower to suddenly stop.

•To restart movement, release the parking brake.

•Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion.

•Make all turns slowly.

8011-755

Stopping conditions

8011-481

Released parking brake

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Contents English Z18Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series ContentsEnglish Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx Xxxx xxxxxx Passengers Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Use Hearing Do as follows Driving on SlopesDo not Utility Box ChildrenMaintenance Risk of sparking Transport Use protective glasses for maintenance workCustomer responsibilities Controls ControlsControl Locations Tracking Motion Control LeversFuses Seat adjustment knobsBy pass linkages Refueling Blade switchChoke Control Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Parking Brake Hour MeterMachine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Cutting height pedal AccessoriesOperation OperationTraining Starting the Engine Before StartingDisengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position To remove cables, reverse order To start an engine with a weak batteryRunning Operating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule = Described in this manual = Not described in this manual To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Checking and Adjusting Throttle CableKohler engine Replacing the Air FilterInstall the cover and tighten the knobs by Checking the Parking Brake Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentReplacing the Fuel Filter Checking Tire PressuresDeck belt Checking the V-beltsDeck belt installation To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt EZT beltEZT belt removal Checking the Blades Always use protective gloves when handling the bladesAdjusting the Mower Deck To level deck Side-to-side adjustmentFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Hardware Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsLubrication Schedule LubricationEngine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine Oil Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Caster wheelsOil drain valve Checking the oil level Engine oil Kohler Changing the engine oil Transmission Changing the Oil FilterTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Trouble Shooting Guide English-59 Winter Storage ServiceStorage StorageWiring diagram Wiring DiagramsTechnical Data Technical DataZ18 Equipment Torque Specifications Conformity Certificates Conformity CertificatesAction Service JournalService Journal Delivery ServiceAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-69 Service Journal English-71 At Least Once Each Year Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service Journal English-75 ´z+RP¶6P¨ English-77 115 04 ´z+RP¶6P¨ ´z+RP¶6P¨
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