Husqvarna Z18 Replacing the Fuel Filter, Checking Tire Pressures, Checking the Parking Brake

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MAINTENANCE

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Replace the line-mounted fuel ﬁlter every 100 hours (once per season) or more regularly if it is clogged.

Replace the ﬁlter as follows:

1.Move the hose clamps away from the

ﬁlter. Use ﬂat-nosed pliers.

2.Pull the ﬁlter loose from the hose ends.

3. Push the new ﬁlter into the hose ends. Position the ﬁlter with the ”FLOW” arrow

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pointing up toward the carburator. IfFuel ﬁlter necessary, a soap solution can be

applied to the ﬁlter ends to ease mounting.

4.Move the hose clamps back toward the ﬁlter.

Checking Tire Pressures

All four tires should have a pressure of 15 psi / 103 kPa /1 bar.

Checking the Parking Brake

Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, linages, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a stand still test and check that there is a braking action.

To adjust the parking brake, contact the Husqvarna service workshop.

WARNING!

Faulty adjustment can cause an accident.

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Tire pressures

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The parking brake is a mechanical latch brake and must not be applied when the mower is moving.

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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¨