Husqvarna Z4818BIA/968999250 manual Customer responsibilities

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Customer responsibilities

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your mower.

•Follow the instructions under "Maintenance” and "Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING!

This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, bush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your authorized Husqvarna dealer.

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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 Faulty adjustment can cause an accident Checking the Parking BrakeChecking the V-belts Deck beltDeck belt installation Belt installation IZT beltTo replace IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle 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 Cleaning and Washing Use protective glasses when cleaning and washingRemoval and installation of caster wheel Caster WheelsTracking adjustment To adjust parking brakeParking brake Mower is tracking to the rightLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Lubricating the Cables Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication ScheduleFront Wheel Mount 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 Service StorageStorage Winter StorageWiring Diagrams Wiring diagramTechnical Data Technical DataZ4818BIA Productivity Accessories Torque SpecificationsConformity Certificates USA requirementsService Journal Service JournalDelivery Service 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