Husqvarna 968999657, 968999658, 968999692, 968999696, 968999699, 968999754, 968999766, EZ4624, EZ4824, EZ4824C, EZ5224, EZ5224 BF

CONTROLS

English-18

This operator’s manual describes the Husqvarna Zero

Turn Rider. The rider is tted with either a Briggs &

Stratton or Kohler four-stroke overhead valve engine

developing 20 - 26 horse power.*

Transmission from the engine is made via two belt-

driven hydraulic integrated zero turn transaxles (IZTs).

Using the left and right steering controls, the ow is

regulated and thereby the direction and speed.

Zero Turn Rider

Control Locations

1. Parking brake

2. Motion control levers

3. Fuel shut off valve

4. Seat adjustment bolts

5. Fuel tank cap

6. By pass linkage

7. Fuses

8. Hour meter

9. Choke control

10. Ignition switch

11. Throttle control

12. Blade switch

13. Cutting height pedal

8011-769-2

*As rated by the engine manufacturer.

Contents

Main Page CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION Congratulations General Driving and Transport on Public Roads Towing Page SYMBOLS AND DECALS R N P SYMBOLS AND DECALS General Operation Page Personal Safety Equipment Slope Operation Page Safe Handling of Gasoline Page Avoid electrical sparking and its consequences by the following routines: Transport Page Page Parking Brake Steering Control Levers 1 23 4 Tracking Fuel Shut Off Valve Seat Adjustment Bolts Refueling By Pass Linkage fuses Hour Meter Choke Control Ignition Switch Throttle Control Blade Switch Cutting Height Pedal Accessories Operation Training Steering Before Starting Starting the Engine 6. Page Page Weak Battery Running Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch. The mower decks anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjusted. Operating On Hills Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes. Mowing Tips Clear the lawn of stones and other objects that can be thrown out by the blades. Stopping the Engine Manual Transport No adjustments or maintenance to be carried out unless: Maintenance Schedule Page Battery Ignition System Safety System Engine Cooling Air Intake Throttle Cable Choke Cable Page Air Filter Heavy Duty Air Filter fuel filter fuel Pump Air filter Tire Pressures Page IZT Belt Cutting Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck Page Cleaning Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing. Hardware Caster Wheels Parking Brake Tracking Adjustment Lubrication Schedule EZ 7 General Lubricating the Cables Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Front Wheel Mount Front Wheel Bearings Deck Spindle Deck Outer Spindle Engine Oil Page Transaxle fluid Change Page Page Page TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STORAGE Winter Storage Service SCHEMATICS Page Page Page Page Page Page Accessories Torque Specications CONfORMITY CERTIfICATES Delivery Service Page 25-Hour Service 50-Hour Service 100-Hour Service 300-Hour Service At Least Once Each Year Page Page HUSQVARNA PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION & WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Part Number 525 88 56-01 SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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Models: 968999657 968999658 968999692 968999696 968999699 968999754 968999766 EZ4624 EZ4824 EZ4824C EZ5224 EZ5224 BF