Husqvarna Z3815BIA, Z3815BIA, Z4217BIA, Z4218KOA, Z4218KOA manual

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OPERATION

4.Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch.

8011-668

5.Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position.

Depress the control for disengaging the mower deck

8011-489

Steering controls in the outward, locked neutral position

6.Move the throttle to the middle position.

7.If the engine is cold, the throttle control

should be pushed forward to its choke position.

8011-754

Set the throttle

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Contents Operator´s manual Page OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series ContentsEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols 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 Driving on Slopes Do as followsDo not Utility Box ChildrenMaintenance Risk of sparking Transport Use protective glasses for maintenance workCustomer responsibilities Control Locations ControlsTracking Motion Control LeversFuses Seat adjustment knobsBy pass linkages Refueling Blade switchIgnition Switch Choke ControlThrottle Control Hour Meter Parking BrakeMachine must be stopped before activating the parking brake Cutting height pedal AccessoriesOperation OperationTraining Starting the Engine Before StartingDisengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position 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 manual Battery To clean battery and terminalsReplacing battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableBriggs and Stratton engine Replacing the Air FilterRemove the pre-cleaner Kohler engine Checking the Parking Brake Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentReplacing the Fuel Filter Checking Tire PressuresDeck belt Checking the V-beltsDeck belt installation EZT belt To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle beltEZT belt removal Checking the Blades Always use protective gloves when handling the bladesAdjusting the Mower Deck To level deck Side-to-side adjustmentFront-to-back adjustment To adjust anti-scalp rollers Hardware Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine Oil Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Caster wheelsOil drain valve Checking the oil level Engine oil Kohler Changing the engine oil Transmission Changing the Oil FilterTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause Water in the fuel English-60 Winter Storage ServiceStorage StorageWiring diagram Wiring DiagramsTechnical Data Technical DataZ3815 Z4218 Z4217 Equipment Torque Specifications USA requirements Conformity CertificatesAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service JournalService Journal Delivery ServiceAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-70 English-71 English-72 Action At Least Once Each Year111826R0211/29/05