Husqvarna Z4818BIA/968999250 manual To start an engine with a weak battery

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OPERATION

To start an engine with a weak battery

WARNING!

Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See “Battery” on page 37).

If “jumper cables“ are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your mower is equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12-volt negative grounded system. Do not use your mower battery to start other vehicles.

To attach jumper cables

• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

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cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND on

Jumper cables connection

the mower with the discharged battery,

 

away from the fuel tank and battery.

 

To remove cables, reverse order

Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

Remove RED cable last from both batteries.

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Contents Z4818BIA/968999250 Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider English-2 Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols 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 Transport Use protective glasses for maintenance workCustomer responsibilities Control Locations ControlsParking Brake Tension Relief LeverTracking Motion Control LeversFuel Shut Off Valve Seat adjustment knobsRefueling Fuses By pass linkageHour Meter Ignition SwitchChoke Control Throttle Control Blade switchCutting height pedal AccessoriesOperation OperationTraining Starting the Engine Before StartingDepress the control for disengaging the mower deck Set the choke control USE Full Throttle When Mowing 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 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 Standard air filter Replacing the Air FilterChecking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking Tire Pressures Deck belt Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentChecking the Parking Brake Checking the V-beltsDeck belt installation IZT belt removal Belt installationIZT belt To replace IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle beltChecking the Blades Always use protective gloves when handling the bladesRemove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Adjusting the Mower Deck To level deck Side-to-side adjustmentFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Caster Wheels Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Removal and installation of caster wheelMower is tracking to the right Tracking adjustmentTo adjust parking brake Parking brakeLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Front Wheel Bearings Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Front Wheel MountEngine Oil Changing the Engine Oil Deck outer spindleChecking the Oil Level Transmission Changing the Oil FilterTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Water in the fuel English-61 Winter Storage ServiceStorage StorageWiring diagram Wiring DiagramsTechnical Data Technical DataZ4818BIA Productivity Torque Specifications AccessoriesUSA requirements Conformity CertificatesAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service JournalService Journal Delivery ServiceAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-71 English-72 English-73 At Least Once Each Year English-75 109797R0108/10/05