Husqvarna Z3815BIA, Z3815BIA, Z4217BIA, Z4218KOA, Z4218KOA manual Water in the fuel

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

	• Water in the fuel.
	•	Clogged air filter.

The engine seems weak.	•	Clogged air filter.
	•	Defective spark plug.
	•	Carburetor incorrectly adjusted.

The engine overheats.	•	Clogged air intake or cooling fins.
	•	Engine overloaded.
	• Poor ventilation around engine.
	• Defective engine speed regulator.
	• Soot in the combustion chamber.
	• Too little or no oil in the engine.
	•	Defective spark plug.
	• Pre-ignition incorrect.

Battery not charging.	•	Poor contact with battery terminal
		cable connectors.

The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all.

•Parking brake on.

•Bypass valve on pump open.

•Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has come off.

Mower deck not engaging.	• Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose.
	• Contact for the electromagnetic coupling
	has loosened.
	• The blade switch is faulty or has come loose
	,from the cable contact.
	• The fuse has blown.

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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 Do as follows Driving on SlopesDo 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 switchChoke Control Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Parking Brake Hour MeterMachine 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 To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing 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 Replacing the Fuel Filter Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentChecking Tire Pressures Checking the Parking BrakeDeck belt Checking the V-beltsDeck belt installation To replace EZT E-Series Zeroturn Transaxle belt EZT 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 Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing Cleaning and WashingCaster Wheels HardwareLubrication LubricationLubrication Schedule Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Lubricating the CablesCaster wheels Engine Oil Briggs & Stratton Changing the Engine OilOil 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 Storage ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring diagram Wiring DiagramsTechnical Data Technical DataZ3815 Z4218 Z4217 Equipment Torque Specifications USA requirements Conformity CertificatesService Journal Service JournalDelivery Service Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-70 English-71 English-72 Action At Least Once Each Year111826R0211/29/05