Husqvarna Z560 series Operator'S Manual Download

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115 92 55-26 Rev. A

Operator Manual

Z 560x / 967 669702-00

Please read the operator manual carefully and

make sure you understand the instructions

before using the machine.

Gasoline containing a maximum of 10% ethanol

(E10) is permitted for use in this machine. The

use of gasoline with more than 10% ethanol

(E10) will void the product warranty.

English

Summary of Contents for Z560 series

Page 1: ...e operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Gasoline containing a maximum of 10 ethanol E10 is permitted for use in this machine The use of gasoline with more than 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty English ...

Page 2: ...perator or other persons The owner must understand these instructions and must let only approved persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of mind altering substances WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to...

Page 3: ...eter 14 Fuel Gauges 14 Fuses 14 Fuel Shut Off Valve 15 Seat Adjustment 15 Cutting Height 15 Fuel Tanks 15 Tracking 16 OPERATION 17 Training 17 Steering 17 Operating on Hills 18 Moving Machine By Hand 19 MAINTENANCE 20 Battery 22 Deck Maintenance 23 Cutting Blades 23 V belts 23 Adjusting the Mower Deck 24 Deck Lift Spring 25 Neutral Adjustment 25 Park Brake 25 Tire Pressures 25 Safety System 26 Cas...

Page 4: ...nd make sure that the machine is correctly attached DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use much more care when towing Do not let children or others in or on the towed equipment Make wide turns to avoid jack knifing Travel slowly and leave more distance to stop Do not tow on sloped ground The weight of the towed equipment can cause loss of ...

Page 5: ...ber The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are The machine s type designation I D The manufacturer s type number Model The machine s serial number Serial no Please have the type designation and serial number available when ordering spare parts This manual belongs to the machine with the manufacturing n...

Page 6: ...xx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx Used in this publication to tell the reader of a risk of personal injury or death particularly if the reader neglects to obey the instructions in the manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx Used in this publication to tell the reader of a risk of material damage particularly if the reader neglects to obey the instructi...

Page 7: ...y all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting It is recommended that someone knows that you are mowing and can give aid if there is an injury or accident Those who operate maintain and or service this machine must first read and understand this Operator Manual Local laws can regulate the age of the user The owner is responsible for training the users of this equipment The own...

Page 8: ...before storage Personal Safety Equipment Make sure that first aid equipment is near at hand when using the machine Do not use the machine when barefoot Always wear protective shoes or boots Steel toe caps are recommended Always wear approved protective glasses or a full visor when assembling or driving Always wear gloves when handling the blades Do not wear loose clothing that can become caught in...

Page 9: ...e each use and leave space for the fuel to expand because the heat from the engine and the sun can otherwise cause the fuel to expand and overflow General Maintenance Do not use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking correct ventilation The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide an odorless and poisonous lethal gas Make sure that the equipment is in good condition and that all nuts and bolts espe...

Page 10: ...the machine Turn off the fuel supply Fasten the machine down with approved devices such as bands chains or straps Do not tow this machine it can cause damage to the drive system Do not tow trailers etc with this mower They can jackknife or overturn causing damage to the mower and possible serious injury to the operator Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of sufficient strength ...

Page 11: ...oorways while loading into a truck or trailer Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by periodically inspecting for damage and keeping all mounting fasteners tight Check all bolts including on the seat belt for correct torque before each use Check the ROPS structure for damage before each use If any part of the ROPS is damaged the entire ROPS must be replaced DO NOT remove the ROPS Where possib...

Page 12: ...ven hydraulic pumps Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed 1 Steering park brake controls 2 Tracking controls 3 Fuel gauges 4 Service meter 5 Fuel tank caps 6 Fuses 7 Fuel tank selector 8 Choke control 9 Ignition switch 10 Throttle control 11 Blade switch 12 Seat adjustment lever 13 Deck height pin 14 Deck lift pedal 15 Deck release ped...

Page 13: ... Use more care when using this maneuver If the steering controls are in uneven positions when standing still or do not fit in the slots for moving the controls out they can be adjusted WARNING The machine can turn very rapidly if one steering control is moved much further forward than the other Park Brake The park brake is integrated with the steering control levers Move the two levers out from th...

Page 14: ...des engaged After every 50 hours of operation an oil can icon will appear and stay on for two hours before an automatic reset occurs To manually reset the meter turn the key off and on five times at one second intervals To service the engine and mower see the Service Journal of this manual Choke Control The choke control is used for cold starts to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture For ...

Page 15: ...he highest position for transport Seat Adjustment The seat can be adjusted lengthways with the lever located at the right hand side of the seat When making adjustments the lever is moved upward Adjustments may be made to seat suspension by turning the center knob IMPORTANT INFORMATION Seat must not be adjusted while unit is in motion Seat Release The seat can be rotated forward to access the mower...

Page 16: ...of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel the next season See Storage for more information Do not use engine or carburetor cleaners in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable Observe caution and fill the tank outdoors see the safety section WARNING The engine and the ...

Page 17: ...l position to stop the mower from moving To turn to the right While moving in a forward direction pull the right lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining the position of the left lever this will slow the rotation of the right wheel and cause the machine to turn in that direction To turn to the left While moving in a forward direction pull the left lever back towards the neutral po...

Page 18: ...ling the blade switch up WARNING Make sure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch 5 Pull control levers inward and slowly move the two control levers slightly forward to move forward in a straight line Stopping the Engine 1 Move the throttle to the minimum position tortoise symbol 2 Move the steering park brake controls at the same time out to the park brake position 3 Release the mo...

Page 19: ...nderside with water after each use When cleaning the mower deck shall be raised into the transport position Make sure the mower is cooled and the engine is off Use compressed air to clean top surface of the deck Avoid flooding water on top surface engine and electrical components When the mulching kit is used it is important that the mowing interval is frequent WARNING Do not make adjustments unle...

Page 20: ...ridge 2 ALSO Inspect muffler spark arrestor Start the engine blades listen for unusual sounds Sharpen 3 Replace mower blades 1 First change after 8 10 hours When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures replace every 50 hours 2 In dusty conditions cleaning and replacement are required more often 3 Performed by authorized service workshop carried out by an authorized service work...

Page 21: ... heavy load or at high ambient temperatures replace every 50 hours 2 In dusty conditions cleaning and replacement are required more often 3 Performed by authorized service workshop Described in this manual Not described in this manual Refer to the engine manufacturer s manual WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or other objects to contact the two terminals at the same time ...

Page 22: ...in 75 min 95 min 180 min 12 0V 25 65 min 115 min 145 min 280 min 11 8V 0 85 min 150 min 195 min 370 min Charging time depends on battery capacity condition age temperature and efficiency of charger IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking the level of electrolyte is not necessary Always use two wrenches for the terminal screws CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate e...

Page 23: ...that the belt does not have twists 5 Adjust belt tension by turning the eyebolt nut until there is approximately 22 2 mm 25 4 mm of threads showing outside the nut 6 Belt tension must be set to 60 70 lbs 7 Replace belt shields on the two mandrel housings and secure with fasteners Cutting Blades To attain the best mowing effect it is important that blades are well sharpened and not damaged Replace ...

Page 24: ...s 4 Confirm measurements once again The blade tip height must be equal side to side In the rear the blade tips must be 3 175 mm 9 525 mm higher than the front measurement In the front blade tips must be equal from side to side NOTE This will place the mower deck in a standard measurement position Depending on the type of grass being mowed or environmental conditions more adjustments may be require...

Page 25: ...still test or has needed maintenance it may need adjustment The spring should measure a compressed length of 12 7 mm shorter than the free length Tighten the nuts holding the brake spring if necessary 3 To change the park brake action tighten the pivot bolt until the desired braking feel is correct Neutral Adjustment Perform the adjustment with the machine parked on level ground and the park brake...

Page 26: ...FORMATION Adjust anti scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface To avoid deck damage the anti scalp rollers must not be adjusted to support the deck Anti scalp rollers can be set in three positions Upper 38 mm 64 mm grass Middle 64 mm 102 mm grass Lower 102 mm 127 mm grass The rollers must be approximately 6 35 mm from ground Do not adjust the rollers to support the deck Safety System T...

Page 27: ...g it must be replaced Gasoline or other petroleum products must not be used to clean belts IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal lubrication and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces WARNING Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious injury If injured by escaping fluid see a doct...

Page 28: ...is forced out around the top washer WARNING The engine drain plug is located close to the muffler To prevent burns the engine should be shut off and allowed to cool slightly so the engine is still warm but the surrounding surfaces and oil are not Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate 3 4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings Deck Spindles 10 Lower the cutting deck completely 11 If a gre...

Page 29: ...off the ground then repeated under normal operating conditions Resulting symptoms in hydrostatic systems may be Noisy operation Lack of power or drive after short term operation High operation temperature and excessive expansion of oil Shortened component life Purge procedures must be implemented if the hydrostatic system has been opened for maintenance or when more oil has been added to the syste...

Page 30: ...tem Machine vibrates Blades are loose Blades are incorrectly balanced Engine is loose Engine overheats Clogged air intake or cooling fins Engine overloaded Poor ventilation around engine Defective engine speed regulator Too little or no oil in the engine Contamination in the fuel line Fouled spark plugs Battery not charging Battery terminal cable contacts are defective Charging lead is disconnecte...

Page 31: ...el stabilizer Start the engine and let it run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor 5 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder Turn over the engine so that the oil is evenly distributed and then refit the spark plug 6 Lubricate all grease zerks joints and axles 7 Remove the battery Clean charge and store the ba...

Page 32: ... Service Meter Red PTO Switch Off Right Motion Control Lever Parked Left Motion Control Lever Parked Motion Control Switch Configuration NC NC Seat Switch Configuration NC NC Grn Grn Blk Wht Magneto Wht Wht 0 5 Sec 5 3 1 6 4 2 7 5 Amp B G M L S Y A 20 AMP T 3 T 4 T 6 T 5 T 2 T 1 Timer K A Seat Unoccupied Dbl Blk Relay 2 Lever Control Relay 1 Sol Control 10 AMP 1 2 6 3 Key Switch Positions Position...

Page 33: ... 2006 42 EC relating to machinery 2014 30 EU relating to electromagnetic compatibility 2000 14 EC 2005 88 EC relating to outdoor noise Harmonized standards and or technical specifications applied are as follows EN ISO 12100 ISO 14982 ISO 5395 1 3 ISO 3744 ISO 11094 EN 1032 ISO 21299 In accordance with directive 2000 14 EC Annex V the declared sound values are stated in the technical data section o...

Page 34: ...x 6 5 Flat Free Rear tires turf pneumatic 24 x 12 12 Tire pressure 15 PSI 103 kPa 1 bar FRAME Cutting Width 152 4 cm Cutting Height 2 5 cm 12 7 cm Number of Blades 3 Blade Length 53 34 cm Anti scalp roller 4 adjustable Seat Husqvarna Commercial Suspension Hinged Arm Rests Yes Service Meter Digital Blade Engagement Clutch 250 ft lbs Deck Construction 7 gauge fabricated Productivity 23 472 m2 h 1 Th...

Page 35: ...cm Base Machine Width 138 4 cm Overall Width Chute Up 162 cm Overall Width Chute Down 188 cm Overall Height ROPS up 183 cm VIBRATION AND SOUND Hand Arm Vibration 1 27 m s2 Whole Body Hand Arm 0 08 m s2 Sound Level Measured 105 dB Sound Level Guaranteed 105 dB 35 TECHNICAL DATA ...

Page 36: ... 305 3 4 250 339 370 502 7 8 378 512 591 801 1 1 8 782 1060 1410 1912 Grade 5 Minimum commercial quality lower quality not recommended Metric Standard Hardware Grade Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 Size ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm Shank Size Diameter in millimeters fine or coarse thread M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 7 M5 3 4 4 5 6 5 2 7 M6 5 2 7 7 5 10 8 2 11 M7 8 2 11 12 16 15 20 M8 13 5 18 18 8 25 21 8...

Page 37: ...ower deck pitch and adjustment r Check Safety switch for the park brake r Safety switch for the mower deck r Safety switch in the seat r Safety switch in the steering controls r Park brake functionality and adjustment r Driving forward r Driving backward r Engaging the blades r Idle speed r Engine high idle speed r Inform the customer about Need and advantages of following the service schedule r N...

Page 38: ... system for leaks r Inspect safety guards and shields r Check brake adjustment r DAILY SERVICE Action Date mtr reading stamp sign Clean debris from mower r Check engine oil level r Check the tire pressures r Check underside of deck r Inspect deck pulleys r Check clean the engine s cooling air intake r Check safety system r Check seat belt r Check ROPS r Check fuel system for leaks r Inspect safety...

Page 39: ...l level r Check the tire pressures r Check underside of deck r Inspect deck pulleys r Check clean the engine s cooling air intake r Check safety system r Check seat belt r Check ROPS r Check fuel system for leaks r Inspect safety guards and shields r Check brake adjustment r 39 SERVICE JOURNAL ...

Page 40: ...ter r Check engine RPM r Clean underside of deck r Check blade pitch r Grease blade spindles r Inspect spindle bearings r Inspect deck belt and blades r Inspect idler arm bearings r Inspect deck idler pulleys r Inspect hydraulic filter r Inspect hydraulic drive belt r Inspect hydraulic hoses r Check neutral position r Inspect battery connections r Check safety system r Check seat belt r Check ROPS...

Page 41: ... Check blade pitch r Grease blade spindles r Inspect spindle bearings r Inspect deck belt and blades r Inspect idler arm bearings r Inspect deck idler pulleys r Change hydraulic oil level r Change hydraulic filter r Replace hydraulic drive belt r Inspect hydraulic hoses r Check neutral position r Inspect battery connections r Load test battery r Clean electrical connections r Inspect the clutch r ...

Page 42: ...e the air cleaner s foam pre filter r Replace the air filter s paper cartridge r Change the engine oil r Replace the engine oil filter r Check adjust the cutting height r Check adjust the park brake r Clean Change the spark plugs r Inspect spark plug r Check the engine valve clearance r 42 SERVICE JOURNAL ...

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