Husqvarna Z3815BIA, Z3815BIA, Z4217BIA, Z4218KOA, Z4218KOA Before Starting, Starting the Engine

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OPERATION

Before Starting

•Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine.

•Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section).

•Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.

•Adjust the seat to the desired position.

The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started:

• The driver must be seated on the seat.

• The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed.

• The parking brake must be on.

• Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position.

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Start conditions

Starting the Engine

1.Sit on the seat.

2.Raise the mower deck by depressing the pedal forward to the locked position (transport position).

3.Activate the parking brake.

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Raise the mower deck

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Contents Operator´s manual Page Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Rider SeriesEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionGood Service Manufacturing NumberXxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx Xxxx xxxxxx Symbols and DecalsSymbols and Decals Objects Engine is Running Moving sharp blades under cover General Use Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions Hearing Do not Driving on SlopesDo as follows 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 RefuelingThrottle Control Ignition SwitchChoke Control Machine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Hour MeterParking Brake Accessories Cutting height pedalTraining OperationOperation 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 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 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 EZT belt removal EZT beltTo replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt 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 Schedule LubricationLubrication 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 TransmissionProblem Cause Trouble Shooting GuideTrouble Shooting Guide Water in the fuel English-60 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring Diagrams Wiring diagramZ3815 Z4218 Z4217 Technical DataTechnical Data 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