Husqvarna Z4818BIA/968999250 manual Hearing

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Shut down the blades when not mowing.

Be careful when mowing around fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them. Never drive over foreign objects.

Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit conditions. Keep the machine a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground. Pay attention to other possible risks.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other drugs or medication that can affect your vision, judgment, or coordination.

Beware of traffic when working near or crossing a road.

Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine running. Always shut down the blades, pull back the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine.

Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the user.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces.

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Keep children away from the work area

WARNING!

When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment.

Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine.

• Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear protective shoes or boots, preferably with steel toecaps.

• Always wear approved protective glasses or a full visor when assembling or driving.

• Always wear gloves when handling the blades.

Never wear loose clothing that can get caught

in moving parts.

• Use ear protectors to avoid damage to

 

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Personal protective equipment

 

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Contents Z4818BIA/968999250 Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider English-2 Introduction IntroductionGood Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx Xxxx xxxxxx Greater Than Careful Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Use Hearing Do as follows Driving on SlopesDo not Children Maintenance Poisonous, and lethal gas Use protective glasses for maintenance work TransportCustomer responsibilities Controls Control LocationsTension Relief Lever Parking BrakeMotion Control Levers TrackingSeat adjustment knobs Fuel Shut Off ValveRefueling By pass linkage FusesHour Meter Ignition SwitchChoke Control Blade switch Throttle ControlAccessories Cutting height pedalOperation OperationTraining Before Starting Starting the EngineDepress the control for disengaging the mower deck Set the choke control USE Full Throttle When Mowing 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 manua To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Replacing the Air Filter Standard air filterChecking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking Tire Pressures Checking the V-belts Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentChecking the Parking Brake Deck beltDeck belt installation To replace IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle belt Belt installationIZT belt IZT belt removalAlways use protective gloves when handling the blades Checking the BladesRemove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Adjusting the Mower Deck Side-to-side adjustment To level deckFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Removal and installation of caster wheel Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsParking brake Tracking adjustmentTo adjust parking brake Mower is tracking to the rightLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Front Wheel Mount Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Front Wheel BearingsDeck outer spindle Engine Oil Changing the Engine OilChecking the Oil Level Changing the Oil Filter TransmissionTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Water in the fuel English-61 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring Diagrams Wiring diagramTechnical Data Technical DataZ4818BIA Productivity Accessories Torque SpecificationsConformity Certificates USA requirementsDelivery Service Service JournalService Journal Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-71 English-72 English-73 At Least Once Each Year English-75 109797R0108/10/05