Husqvarna Z18 manual OPERATOR’S Manual Rider Series, Contents

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

RIDER

Z SERIES

Contents
Contents		1
Introduction		3
Congratulations		3
General		3
Driving and Transport on Public Roads		3
Towing		3
Operating		3
Good Service		4
Manufacturing Number		4
Symbols and Decals		5
Safety Instructions		7
General Use		7
Driving on Slopes		9
Children		10
Utility Box		10
Maintenance		11
Transport		13
Customer responsibilities		14
Controls		15
Control Locations		15
1.	Motion Control Levers	16
2.	Seat adjustment knobs	17
3.	Fuses	17
4.	By pass linkages	18
5.	Refueling	19
6.	Blade switch	19
7.	Ignition Switch	20
8.	Choke Control	20
9.	Throttle Control	20
10. Hour Meter		21
11. Parking Brake		21
12. Cutting height pedal		22
Accessories		22
Operation		23
Training		23
Before Starting		24
Starting the Engine		24
To start an engine with a weak battery		27
Running		28
Operating on hills		29
Mowing Tips		30
Stopping the Engine		31
Moving by Hand		32

Maintenance	33
Maintenance Schedule	33
Battery	35
Ignition System	36
Checking the Safety System	37
Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Intake	38
Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable	38
Replacing the Air Filter	39
Replacing the Fuel Filter	41
Checking Tire Pressures	41
Checking the Parking Brake	41
Checking the V-belts	42
Deck belt	42
EZT belt	44
Checking the Blades	45
Adjusting the Mower Deck	46
Cleaning and Washing	50
Caster Wheels	50
Hardware	50
Lubrication	51
Lubrication Schedule	51
General	51
Lubricating the Cables	52
Lubricating in Accordance with the
Lubrication Schedule	52
Trouble Shooting Guide	57
Storage	60
Winter Storage	60
Service	60
Wiring diagram	61
Technical Data	62
Accessories	64
Torque Specifications	64
Conformity Certificates	65
Service Journal	66
Delivery Service	66
After the First 5-8 Hours	67
25-Hour Service	68
50-Hour Service	69
100-Hour Service	70
300-Hour Service	71
At Least Once Each Year	72

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