Husqvarna Z3815BIA, Z3815BIA, Z4217BIA, Z4218KOA, Z4218KOA manual Hearing

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•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	8011-670
	hearing.	Personal protective equipment

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Contents Operator´s manual Page Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Rider SeriesEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionGood Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx Xxxx xxxxxx Objects Engine is Running Moving sharp blades under cover Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Use Hearing Do as follows Driving on SlopesDo not Children Utility BoxMaintenance Risk of sparking Use protective glasses for maintenance work TransportCustomer responsibilities Controls Control LocationsMotion Control Levers TrackingSeat adjustment knobs FusesBy pass linkages Blade switch RefuelingChoke Control Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Parking Brake Hour MeterMachine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Accessories Cutting height pedalOperation OperationTraining Before Starting Starting the EngineDisengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position 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 manual To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable Checking the Engines Cooling Air IntakeReplacing the Air Filter Briggs and Stratton engineRemove the pre-cleaner Kohler engine Checking Tire Pressures Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentReplacing the Fuel Filter Checking the Parking BrakeChecking the V-belts Deck beltDeck belt installation To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt EZT beltEZT belt removal Always use protective gloves when handling the blades Checking the BladesAdjusting the Mower Deck Side-to-side adjustment To level deckFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Caster Wheels Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing HardwareLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Caster wheels Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine OilOil drain valve Checking the oil level Engine oil Kohler Changing the engine oil Changing the Oil Filter TransmissionTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Water in the fuel English-60 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring Diagrams Wiring diagramTechnical Data Technical DataZ3815 Z4218 Z4217 Equipment Torque Specifications Conformity Certificates USA requirementsDelivery Service Service JournalService Journal Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-70 English-71 English-72 At Least Once Each Year Action111826R0211/29/05