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2008 HUV 4213-G and HUV 4213-GXP

Owner’s Manual

Gasoline Utility Vehicles

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Page 3: ...formation that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the written consent of Husqvarna The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Husqvarna reserves the right to make design changes to vehicles without obligation to make these changes on units previously sol...

Page 4: ...tative nearest you logon to our web site at www usa husqvarna com If you would prefer to write to us direct your letter to Husqvarna Attention Marketing Services 7349 Statesville Rd Charlotte NC 28269 USA Your local authorized Husqvarna representative can also provide technical advice parts and service manuals We hope you will consider this owner s manual a permanent part of your Husqvarna vehicle...

Page 5: ...riving Instructions 18 Bed Latch and Prop Rod 21 Front Shock Absorbers 21 Loading and Unloading 22 Towing with the Vehicle 23 Transporting on a Trailer 23 Storage 24 Maintenance 26 Periodic Service Schedule 27 Periodic Lubrication Schedule 29 Master Cylinder 30 Engine Oil 31 Fueling Instructions 35 Battery 36 Cleaning the Vehicle 38 Accessories 38 Subsequent Owner Registration 39 Vehicle Specifica...

Page 6: ...L AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION The following pages contain safety decal and feature identification information For detailed information on specific features read the appropriate section in this manual Page 4 2008 HUV 4213 G and HUV 4213 GXP Owner s Manual ...

Page 7: ...825102 Decal On Off Start Key Switch above key switch 11 Fuel Shut Off Valve 4 101960201 Decal Vehicle Loading Instructions below instrument panel 12 Low Oil Warning Light 5 102029101 Decal Rollover Warning on instrument panel 13 Accelerator Pedal 6 102044601 Decal Young Driver Warning on instrument panel 14 Brake Pedal 7 102046601 Decal Differential Lock Warning between seats 15 Fuel Gauge 8 1022...

Page 8: ...t fuel fill or on frame near fuel tank 8 Forward Reverse Control 3 101915201 Decal Frame Ground Governor Warning on vehicle frame near battery 9 Park Brake 4 101960501 Decal Rotating Parts Hot Manifold Warning on engine starter generator and transaxle 10 Choke 5 102231601 Decal Winch Safety Warning on vehicle body below seat 11 Bed Latch 6 102345901 Decal Diode Safety Warning on vehicle frame near...

Page 9: ...on in this manual Understand and become familiar with the DANGER WARNING and CAUTION statements and procedures it contains along with the safety decals that are affixed to your vehicle Take time to understand the language of safety It is a language that can save your life PROPOSITION 65 STATE OF CALIFORNIA WARNING This product contains or emits chemicals or substances that have been determined by ...

Page 10: ... followed If any of the operation or safety decals on the vehicle become damaged have been removed or cannot be easily read they should be replaced immediately to avoid possible property damage personal injury or death Contact your dealer DANGER A DANGER indicates an immediate hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death WARNING A WARNING indicates an immediate hazard that could resu...

Page 11: ... and service area Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries Gasoline Flammable Explosive Do not smoke Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and service area Service only in a well ventilated area Do not operate engine in an enclosed area without proper ventilation The engine produces carbon mo...

Page 12: ...al injury or death Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle Anyone doing even simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance service or accessory installation To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle Disconnect battery cables negative cable first Figur...

Page 13: ... the Forward Reverse handle Failure to do so may result in injury to inattentive passengers and or damage to the vehicle To avoid injury to an inattentive passenger or damage to the vehicle always bring the vehicle to a full stop before shifting the Forward Reverse handle To avoid unintentionally starting or rolling the vehicle set the park brake place the Forward Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL pos...

Page 14: ...o the unitized transaxle Do not shift the Forward Reverse handle while the accelerator pedal is pressed Shift the handle only when the vehicle is at a complete stop Failure to heed this caution could result in damage to the unitized transaxle NOTE The key can be removed only when the key switch is in the OFF position FORWARD REVERSE CONTROL The Forward Reverse handle is located on the seat support...

Page 15: ...ing and the Forward Reverse handle in the FORWARD or REVERSE position vehicle speed will increase as the accelerator pedal is pressed When the accelerator pedal is released it will return to the original position and the engine will idle See preceding WARNING and CAUTION 160 Figure 6 Accelerator and Brake Pedals 161 Figure 7 Brake Pedal 2008 HUV 4213 G and HUV 4213 GXP Owner s Manual Page 13 ...

Page 16: ...ng LOCKOUT CAM The key start vehicle is equipped with a lockout cam that allows the engine to be started only when the Forward Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position The lockout cam yellow is located on the back of the Foward Reverse handle inside the engine compartment Figure 8 NOTE Be sure the cam is in the correct position The cam should activate the limit switch only when the Forward Revers...

Page 17: ...ential lock will engage when power to both rear wheels is required 2 To disengage the differential lock come to a complete stop then push lever toward front of vehicle LOW OIL WARNING LIGHT The vehicle is equipped with a low oil warning light located on the instrument panel just to the right of the steering column and key switch Figure 11 If the warning light comes on oil should be checked and add...

Page 18: ...e knob in to turn the headlights off NOTE Using the headlights for extended periods of time without the engine running or with the engine idling will discharge the battery LIGHT BAR CONTROL The light bar control is a toggle switch located on the instrument panel above and slightly left of the headlight control knob Place the toggle switch in the upper position to illuminate the light bar lights an...

Page 19: ...ce and properly installed Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are tight Check hose clamps for tight fit and the starter belt for tightness Safety and information decals Check to ensure that all safety and information decals are in place See Safety Decal and Feature Identification on page 4 Tires Check for proper tire pressure Visually inspect tires for wear damage and proper inflation on a dail...

Page 20: ...eleased it should return to the original position and the engine stop Husqvarna vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse Accelerator for key start vehicle After starting the engine with the key switch and placing the Forward Reverse handle in the FORWARD position the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to full speed as the accelerator pedal is pressed When the accelerator pedal is released it s...

Page 21: ...losing control of or overturning the vehicle reduce speed for adverse driving conditions such as wet grass or rough terrain Do not use the vehicle on public roads It is neither designed nor intended for street use and should not be licensed for use on public roads The vehicle should be driven in only specified areas by trained operators Never attempt jumps Do not drive while under the influence of...

Page 22: ... controlling downhill speed STOPPING THE VEHICLE To stop the vehicle release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop See following WARNING and CAUTION WARNING Driving through water may affect the brakes After driving through water check effectiveness of the brakes by gently pressing the brake pedal If the vehicle does not slow down at the normal r...

Page 23: ...ndle toward the rear of the vehicle and lift the bed The prop rod will come to rest in one of the notches in the prop rod track To close the bed lift the bed so that the prop rod is no longer supported in one of the track notches Push the prop rod toward the front of the vehicle to free it from the track notch and gently lower the bed DO NOT drop the bed See preceding DANGER WARNING and following ...

Page 24: ...r jack Avoid stopping on a hill when loaded If you must stop on a hill avoid sudden starts or rolling backwards and stopping suddenly Failure to heed this warning may cause vehicle to overturn possibly resulting in severe personal injury Reduce speed and avoid sudden stops when backing up Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to overturn or flip over backwards Center and secure cargo as far forwa...

Page 25: ...udden starts sudden stops and tight turns when towing Avoid stopping on a hill when towing If you must stop on a hill avoid sudden starts or rolling backwards and stopping suddenly Failure to heed this warning could cause the vehicle to overturn possibly resulting in severe personal injury Reduce normal driving speed when transporting a vehicle on a trailer For use on public roads the trailer must...

Page 26: ...have it charged by a trained technician Use an automotive type 12 volt battery charger rated at 10 amps or less Check electrolyte level after charging and add distilled water if necessary 3 Make sure the key switch is in the OFF position and the Forward Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position Chock the wheels 4 Access the engine compartment See WARNING For vehicles with cargo beds in General War...

Page 27: ...he engine through the spark plug hole Rotate engine crankshaft by hand several times and then install the spark plug and tighten to 20 ft lb 27 N m 10 Lower the passenger side seat and lower the cargo bed 11 Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure See Vehicle Specifications on page 40 12 Perform semiannual periodic lubrication See Periodic Lubrication Schedule on page 29 13 Thoroughly clean fron...

Page 28: ...e to the vehicle and avoid the possibility of injury due to unsafe conditions Contact your local Husqvarna dealer for repairs semiannual and annual periodic service WARNING Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle Anyone doing even simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair The appropriate instructions must be used when p...

Page 29: ...emain on the floor When not performing a test or service procedure that requires movement of the wheels lock the brakes PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE See General Warnings on page 9 WARNING Service repairs and adjustments must be made per instructions in the appropriate maintenance and service manual If any problems are found during scheduled inspection or service do not operate vehicle until repairs a...

Page 30: ...appropriate maintenance and service manual Electrical wiring and connections Check for tightness and damage Inspect master cylinder wheel cylinders brake lines and hoses for damage or leakage Check park brake cables for damage replace if necessary Semiannual service by trained technician only or every 50 hours of operation whichever comes first Brake system Check brake shoes and drums replace if n...

Page 31: ...e EP NLGI Grade 2 Check fill transaxle to plug level 29 oz 85 liters 80 90 Wt API Class GL 3 or 80 90 Wt AGMA Class 5 EP gear lubricant Annually by trained technician only or every 100 hours of operation whichever comes first Inspect front wheel bearings Repack as necessary Chassis Lube EP NLGI Grade 2 First change 100 hours additional change every 200 hours of operation or annually whichever come...

Page 32: ...fluid on the exterior surface of the master cylinder indicates a leak The vent holes in the reservoir cover should be clean and open The reservoir diaphragm should not have holes or other damage BRAKE FLUID Brake fluid level should be within 1 4 inch 6 mm from top of reservoir Figure 16 Also brake fluid should be clean with no residue in bottom of reservoir or other evidence of contamination CAUTI...

Page 33: ...be and immediately removing it 3 If the oil level is at or below the low level mark on the dipstick gauge add oil until the level is between low and full levels safe level 1 3 2 1 Full Level 2 Safe Level 3 Low Level 169 Figure 17 Engine Oil Level Check ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE Engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first 100 hours of operation After that they should be changed e...

Page 34: ...ttempt to change engine oil when the engine is hot or even warm Engine oil can cause skin burns Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle Wear rubber gloves when handling oil drain plug oil filter and oil drain pan 6 Clean the oil drain plug threads with solvent to remove oil and oil residue Make sure that the compression washer remains on the drain plug 7 Use a 14 ...

Page 35: ... port oil into the drain pan Dispose of used oil according to the environmental laws and regulations for your area 11 Use a clean lint free rag and wipe the oil filter mounting bracket surface clean where the oil filter gasket seats 12 Install a new oil filter P N 603 00 00 06 onto the engine oil filter port Apply a light coat of white lithium NLGI Number 2 grease Dow Corning BR2 Plus or equivalen...

Page 36: ...minals to 144 in lb 16 N m Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray P N 603 00 00 03 17 Lower the cargo bed See WARNING For vehicles with cargo beds in General Warnings on page 9 18 With the Forward Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position start and run the engine for a few minutes Observe both the drain plug and the oil filter from under the vehicle and watch for oil leaks If leaks appe...

Page 37: ...o help avoid the possibility of fire clean up any spilled fuel before operating the vehicle CAUTION To allow for expansion do not fill higher than 2 54 cm one inch from the top of the fuel tank Avoid spilling fuel 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove fuel cap and fill tank with fresh unleaded gasoline only See preceding DANGER and CAUTION NOTE Whenever possible avoid using oxygenated fuels and fue...

Page 38: ...only Battery Poison Contains acid Causes severe burns Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Antidotes External Flush with water Call a physician immediately Internal Drink large quantities of milk or water followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil Call a physician immediately Eyes Flush with water for 15 minutes Call a physician immediately WARNING Do not jump start a dead battery using a...

Page 39: ...n 3 8 L of water Rinse thoroughly Do not allow this solution to enter the battery Tighten battery terminals to 144 in lb 16 N m Let the terminals dry and then spray them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray P N 603 00 00 03 See following CAUTION WARNING If battery wire terminals are damaged or corroded replace or clean them as necessary Failure to do so may cause them to overheat during operation...

Page 40: ... see the appropriate maintenance and service manual See following NOTE NOTE Dispose of waste water properly ACCESSORIES There is a complete line of accessory equipment available from Husqvarna and our dealers distributors You can obtain the name and phone number of your closest Husqvarna contact by visiting our web site at www usa husqvarna com Care should be taken that these accessories are prope...

Page 41: ... recharge the battery SUBSEQUENT OWNER REGISTRATION In the event a vehicle is bought as a used vehicle we strongly urge the new owner to register the vehicle with Husqvarna This will enable us to contact you if the need arises Please send your name address and serial number of the vehicle to Husqvarna 7349 Statesville Rd Charlotte NC 28269 Attention Vehicle Registration 2008 HUV 4213 G and HUV 421...

Page 42: ...on Ackerman Suspension Front Independent A arms with coil over shocks Rear Semi independent suspension with multi leaf springs and dual hydraulic shocks Brakes Hydraulic brake system self adjusting drum brakes on each wheel with separate hand operated park brake BODY CHASSIS Frame Chassis Twin I Beam welded aluminum Side and rear body All aluminum Cargo bed Powder coated steel Front body ABS DR ac...

Page 43: ... capacity level surface only 1200 lb 544 kg Bed load capacity level surface only 800 lb 363 kg Standard seating capacity 2 LIQUID CAPACITIES Engine crankcase without filter 32 oz 0 95 liters Engine crankcase with filter 38 oz 1 12 liters Unitized transaxle 29 oz 0 85 liters Master cylinder 8 oz 240 ml Fuel tank 7 gallons 26 5 liters TIRE PRESSURE All terrain tread standard Front 7 11 psi 0 48 0 76...

Page 44: ...s belts brushes bushings drive buttons engine mounts mats and pads maintenance adjustments cosmetic deterioration and items which deteriorate or fail due to exposure or ordinary wear and tear Batteries battery charger onboard computer and solid state speed controller are covered under separate Husqvarna warranties Also excluded from any Husqvarna warranty is damage to a vehicle or component result...

Page 45: ...ION PROMISE OR AGREEMENT WHICH IN ANY WAY VARIES THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY 7 NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL HUSQVARNA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS RELATED TO PROPERTY OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE LOSS OF USE LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE OR ANY OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS Some states allow neither limitation on the duration of an implied warra...

Page 46: ...sts The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact WARRANTY SERVICES HUSQVARNA FOREST GARDEN 7349 STATESVILLE ROAD CHARLOTTE NC 28269 HUSQVARNA EXPLANATION OF EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY 1 WARRANTY Husqvarna warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subseq...

Page 47: ... properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage The following emission warranty parts list are covered SYSTEMS COVERED PARTS DESCRIPTION Fuel Metering Carburetor assembly fuel injection pump fuel injection nozzle fuel regulator Exhaust Catalytic Converter Exhaust Manifold Air Induction Air filter housing air filter crankcase breather tube Ignition Flywheel ma...

Page 48: ...icable only where the California or U S EPA emission control system warranty regulation is in effect 6 HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM To make a warranty claim under this limited warranty you must present the vehicle or defective component to an authorized Husqvarna dealer or send the defective component freight prepaid to WARRANTY SERVICES HUSQVARNA FOREST GARDEN 7349 Statesville ROAD CHARLOTTE NC 2...

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