Husqvarna Z18 manual Checking the Blades, Always use protective gloves when handling the blades

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MAINTENANCE

Checking the Blades

In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.

Always use protective gloves when handling the blades.

Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.

Check the blade mounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the service workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/ground or must be replaced.

Blade replacement:

WARNING!

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

•Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on cutter housing.

8011-604

Check the blades

8011-671

1.Blade

2.Center hole

3.Star

4.Cutter housing

5.Blade bolt (special)

Blade attachment

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Contents English Z18Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series ContentsEnglish Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceXxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx Xxxx xxxxxx Symbols and DecalsSymbols and Decals Passengers General Use Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions Hearing Do not Driving on SlopesDo as follows Utility Box ChildrenMaintenance Risk of sparking Transport Use protective glasses for maintenance workCustomer responsibilities Control Locations ControlsControls Tracking Motion Control LeversFuses Seat adjustment knobsBy pass linkages Refueling Blade switchThrottle Control Ignition SwitchChoke Control Machine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Hour MeterParking Brake Cutting height pedal AccessoriesTraining OperationOperation 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 Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance = Described in this manual = Not described in this manual Replacing battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals 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 EZT belt removal EZT beltTo replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt 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 FilterProblem Cause Trouble Shooting GuideTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting Guide English-59 Winter Storage ServiceStorage StorageWiring diagram Wiring DiagramsZ18 Technical DataTechnical Data 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¨