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CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................

General use and safety rules ...... 4,5

Driving on slopes ........................ 5

Children safety ............................ 5

Service safety ............................. 5,6

Transportation ............................ 6

PRESENTATION ...................................

SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS ..............

Setup .......................................... 8

Cutting height ............................. 8

Mower deck leveling ................... 9

Throttle lever tension .................. 9

Reverse spring detent adj. .......... 9

Park brake adj. ............................ 10

Motion control lever adj. .............. 10,11

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............

Starting and operation ................. 11

Controls ...................................... 11,12

MAINTENANCE ....................................

Engine oil .................................... 13

Mower blades ............................. 13

Safety interlock system .............. 13

Hardware .................................... 14

Air filter ........................................ 14

Hydraulic system ........................ 14

Deck belt .................................... 14

Pump belt ................................... 15

Lubrication .................................. 15

Tire pressure .............................. 15

Caster wheels ............................ 15

Fuel filter ..................................... 15

Winter storage ............................ 15

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ...............

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...............

TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................

WIRING DIAGRAMS .............................

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Summary of Contents for 968999175

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Page 2: ...e of any mind altering substance CAUTION 1 Keep all shields guards and safety devices in place and in proper working condition 2 Stop engine and remove spark plug wires or remove key before adjusting servicing or performing maintenance TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you have any questions pertaining to your mower contact your dealer To locate the nearest dealer please call 1 800 HUSKY 62 For technical as...

Page 3: ...rse spring detent adj 9 Park brake adj 10 Motion control lever adj 10 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 Starting and operation 11 Controls 11 12 MAINTENANCE 13 Engine oil 13 Mower blades 13 Safety interlock system 13 Hardware 14 Air filter 14 Hydraulic system 14 Deck belt 14 Pump belt 15 Lubrication 15 Tire pressure 15 Caster wheels 15 Fuel filter 15 Winter storage 15 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 16 MAINTENAN...

Page 4: ... of PPE s such as but not limited to protection for the eyes ears feet and head is recommended Never use the machine barefoot or with open toed shoes Wear substantial footwear and long pants Never wear loose fitting clothes which can catch in rotating or moving parts Clear the area of objects such as rocks stones toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is c...

Page 5: ...achine to overturn Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction When turning on slopes always turn to the downhill side Do not mow excessively steep slopes SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use extra care when using a grass catcher on slopes Avoid stopping and starting on slopes Do not cut wet grass The tires will loose grip and the machine can slide Children saf...

Page 6: ...ould expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with genuine parts when necessary FIG 2 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or use leather gloves Always use caution when handling them The machine is tested for safety and approved only for equipment supplied or recommended by Husqvarna Check the functioning of the brakes regularly Adjust...

Page 7: ...ation Thank you for buying a HUSQVARNA Before operating your new mower read understand and follow the safety instructions and other directions in this manual Lawnmowers and all power equipment can be potentially dangerous if used improperly Safety requires good judgement careful use in accordance with these instructions and com mon sense ...

Page 8: ...h dip stick Add if needed per the engine manufactures specifications See engine manual for oil type and filling specifications FIG 4 Loosen the discharge chute slightly and lower into position Chute should be snug but still pivot freely Install armrests to seat Hardware and armrests are in the plastic bag Assemble the air cleaner hood to the inlet of the air filter EFI models only Adjustments Cutt...

Page 9: ...ustment Stop engine and remove key Pull the motion control lever back to the re verse position and release the lever When the lever stops it should be in line with the neutral slot so you can move the lever into neutral slot with out hitting the side of the console frame If adjustment is required put the seat in the rear most position on the slide tilt the seat forward remove the seat rod from sea...

Page 10: ...e trunion and the bolt head loosen the nut against the yoke then turn the bolt head the proper direction to achieve the proper gap To adjust the length of the spring turn the nut against the spring the proper direc tion to lengthen or shorten the spring This adjustment is the same for both sides FIG 8 If brake lever trys to catch as you engage the brake the spring needs to be tightened When you ch...

Page 11: ... shut choke off Release parking brake Close motion control levers Engage blades and set RPM to maximum CAUTION Be sure all persons are clear of the area before engaging blades Controls Be familiar with all controls their function and how to operate them before starting the ma chine Motion control levers on each side of the console control the direction of movement See page 7 The left lever control...

Page 12: ...d by which lever is pulled back beyond neutral Thus left lever back left zero turn and opposite for right zero turn Use extra care when using this maneuver the machine can spin very rapidly if one lever is posi tioned to far ahead of the other Blade engagement switch located on the console is engaged by pulling up on the switch and pushed down to disengage FIG 12 Choke control is located on the co...

Page 13: ...ndition mechanically and ensures safe operation Engine oil Should be checked daily before starting the machine See the engine manufacturers manual for specifications on type of oil filling instructions and service intervals FIG 14 Mower blades Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as needed Check blades daily or as needed Bent cracked or blades with large notches in them should be replaced Sharpen...

Page 14: ...ontrol levers forward and run machine for several minutes Stop engine and recheck the oil level If the wheels do not respond an air lock has occurred within the system The system must be bled off of air or let the machine set overnight to allow the air time to dissipate out of the oil DO NOT run the machine with an air lock serious damage can occur to the pumps and wheel motors Deck belt Check eve...

Page 15: ... 17 Tire pressure Check every 25 hours All four tires require 15 psi Caster Wheels Check every 200 hours Lift front of unit off of ground so caster wheels can rotate freely Tighten caster bolt then back off 1 2 turn Check that wheel rotates freely If wheel does not rotate freely back the caster bolt off in 1 4 turn incre ments until wheel rotates freely Fuel filter Replace every 500 hours or annua...

Page 16: ...tube nuts 41 Nm 30 ft lb Wheel motor hub nut 122 Nm 90 ft lb Lug nuts 100 Nm 75 ft lb Blade bolt 122 Nm 90 ft lb Standard fasteners 12 Nm 9 ft lb Standard 5 16 fasteners 25 Nm 18 ft lb Standard 3 8 fasteners 44 Nm 33 ft lb Standard 7 16 fasteners 70 Nm 52 ft lb Standard fasteners 110 Nm 80 ft lb MAINTENANCE ...

Page 17: ...m X Lubricate Left and right brakes X Left and right motion control shafts X Left and right deck struts X Deck idler arm X Pump idler arm X Caster swivels X Caster tires X Deck lift lever X Throttle cable X Choke cable X General Check bolts and nuts X Check cutting deck X Clean cutting deck 3 X Clean pump compartment 3 X Check tire pressure 15 psi X Check belts X Check and adjust throttle cable X ...

Page 18: ...e on Pump bypass valves open Pump drive belt loose or off Hydraulic system failure Air in the hydraulic system BLADES WILL NOT ENGAGE Blade belt off Clutch unhooked form wiring harness Blade switch failure or unhooked from harness Fuse burnt out UNEVEN CUT Tire pressure uneven Blades bent Deck chains uneven Deck lift blocks loose Anti scalp rollers set uneven CUT IS RAGGED Blades dull Ground speed...

Page 19: ...19 WIRING DIAGRAMS CONSOLE HARNESS Frame Harness Engine Clutch Left Motion Control Hour Meter Blade Switch Seat Starter Switch Right Motion Control P N 104414 ...

Page 20: ...20 WIRING DIAGRAMS CONSOLE HARNESS SCHEMATIC ...

Page 21: ...21 FRAME HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAMS Clutch Engine Pigtail Ground to Engine Starter Solenoid Park Brake Console Harness Brake Relay Start Relay Run Relay P N 104964 ...

Page 22: ...22 WIRING DIAGRAMS FRAME HARNESS ...

Page 23: ...23 WIRING DIAGRAMS EFI HARNESS ...

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