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

English-32

OPERATION

Running

1. Release the parking brake by moving the

lever downward.

Your mower is equipped with an operator

presence system. When the engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to leave

the seat without rst setting the parking

brake will shut off the engine.

2. Move the steering controls to the neutral

position (N).

3. Select the cutting height by adjusting the

cutting height pin. Release latch and lower

deck to set cutting height.

4. Make sure the work area is free from objects

that could be thrown by the rotating blades.

5. Engage the mower deck by pulling out the

blade switch.

6. Move throttle control to full throttle (not

choke)

7. The machine’s speed and direction are

continuously variable using the two steering

controls. When both controls are in the

neutral position, the machine stands still.

By moving both controls an equal amount

forward or backward, the machine moves

Released parking brake 8011-711

WARNING!

Ensure that no one is near

mower when engaging blade

switch.

IMPORTANT INfORMATION

The mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should

be evenly adjusted.

8011-669

Engaging the mower deck

8053-001

Cutting height selection

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