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Husqvarna MZ61 warranty Running, Operation

Models: MZ61

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OPERATION

Running

1.Release the parking brake by moving the lever downward.

NOTE: The mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

2.Move the steering controls inwards, out of the neutral position (N).

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3.Release foot pedal latch and lower deck to set cutting height.

WARNING! Make sure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch.

Make sure the work area is free from objects that could be thrown by the rotating blades.

Parking brake

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Cutting height selection

4. Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit symbol).

5. Engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade switch.

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Move the throttle to FULL and engage the mower deck

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Husqvarna MZ61 warranty Running, Operation

Contents

Operator Manual MZ612013 All rights reserved Orangeburg,SC. Printed in U.S.A CONTENTS Page General INTRODUCTIONCongratulations Driving and Transport on Public RoadsGood Service Manufacturing NumberINTRODUCTION SYMBOLS AND DECALS SYMBOLS AND DECALS SAFETY Safety InstructionsSAFETY Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial lightPersonal Safety Equipment Slope OperationSAFETY SAFETY ChildrenThere is risk for burns if touched Safe Handling of GasolineSAFETY Allow engine and exhaust system to cool before refuelingGeneral Maintenance SAFETYUse protective glasses for maintenance work SAFETY Use protective gogglesSAFETY TransportSpark Arrestor TowingCONTROLS Control LocationsMotion Control Levers CONTROLS1. Forward 2. Neutral 3. Neutral slot, Neutral lock 4. Reverse Choke Control Service MinderBlade Switch CONTROLSIgnition Switch CONTROLSFuses Tracking KnobParking Brake CONTROLSFuel Shut Off Valve Cutting Height AdjusterSeat Adjustment Lever CONTROLSCONTROLS Fuel TankHydro Release Levers Gasoline fuel tankOPERATION TrainingSteering Before Starting OPERATIONSet mower deck to the transport position Starting the EngineOPERATION Activate parking brake before startingOPERATION 7. Open the fuel tank valveOPERATION 8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start positionWeak Battery OPERATIONRunning OPERATIONOperating on Hills OPERATIONStopping the Engine OPERATIONMowing Tips OPERATIONMoving Machine By Hand OPERATIONMAINTENANCE Maintenance SchedulePlace the Blade-switch in the disengaged position MAINTENANCEWARNING! Before performing any service or adjustment checklist Turn the ignition switch to OFF position and remove the keyBattery MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Safety SystemTire Pressures The engine can only be started when The mower deck is disengagedDeck Belt Installation Deck BeltMAINTENANCE Deck Belt RemovalMAINTENANCE Pump BeltV-belts Belt InstallationCutting Blades MAINTENANCEAdjusting the Mower Deck MAINTENANCELeveling deck Anti-scalp rollers MAINTENANCEHardware CleaningCaster Wheels MAINTENANCELUBRICATION Lubrication ScheduleFront Wheel Mount Wheel and Deck ZerksLUBRICATION Front Wheel BearingsEngine oil change Transaxle Transmission Fluid ChangeLUBRICATION LUBRICATION Transmission PurgingTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ProblemCause TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ProblemCause Service STORAGEWinter Storage SCHEMATIC TECHNICAL DATA Torque SpecificationsEngine TECHNICAL DATADimension TransmissionCONFORMITY CERTIFICATES USA requirementsSERVICE JOURNAL Delivery Servicer r r r r r r r r r r After 10 hoursSERVICE JOURNAL Daily Service SERVICE JOURNAL25-Hour Service SERVICE JOURNALDate, mtr reading 100-Hour Service SERVICE JOURNAL300-Hour Service SERVICE JOURNALr r r r r r r r r r At least once each yearSERVICE JOURNAL Page 115 647127 Rev A 2013-10-01