Husqvarna 966612301, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ble for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E I 0 will void the product warranty Operator Manual RZ3016 966612301 Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...inal parts for repairs The use of other parts voids the warranty Do not modify or install non standard equipment to the unit without consent from the manufacturer Modifications to the unit may cause unsafe operations or damage the unit When this product is worn out and no longer used it should be returned to the reseller or other party for recycling 2013 All rights reserved Orangeburg SC Printed i...

Page 3: ...es 22 OPERATION 23 Training 23 Steering 23 Before Starting 24 Starting the Engine 24 Weak Battery 27 Jumper cables 27 Running 28 Operating on Hills 29 Mowing Tips 30 Stopping the Engine 31 Moving Machine By Hand 32 MAINTENANCE 33 Maintenance Schedule 33 Battery 35 Safety System 36 Tire Pressures 36 Parking Brake 37 V belts 37 Deck Belt 37 EZT Belt 38 Cutting Blades 38 Blade Replacement 38 Adjustin...

Page 4: ...d mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance _ ARNINGt Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm _ ARNINGt Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the Sta...

Page 5: ...g equipment and ensure that the machine is well anchored DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use extreme caution when towing Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment Make wide turns to avoid jack knifing Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop Do not tow on sloped ground The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss...

Page 6: ...elongs to the machine with the manufacturing number Engine Transmission Manufacturing Number The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the left in 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 n...

Page 7: ...o notify the reader of a risk of personal injury or death particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of material damage particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual Used also when there is a potential for misuse or misassembly Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Fuel Cold...

Page 8: ...achine III Use on slopes no greater than 10 Severing of fingers and toes Do not open or Careful backing up remove safety shields watch for while engine is running other people No passengers I NV Careful going forward watch for other people Moving sharp blades under cover Battery acid is corrosive explosive and flammable Warning Rotating blades keep away from the discharge deck A Do not touch parts...

Page 9: ...d thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers The machine is only intended for use by one person Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction ...

Page 10: ...ing mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Anyone who operates this machine must first read and understand this Operation Manual Local laws may regulate the age of the user Keep machine free of gras...

Page 11: ... can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes 10 degrees maximum not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop...

Page 12: ...s not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain out of the path of danger Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfer...

Page 13: ...ainers on the ground away from the vehicle when filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock op...

Page 14: ... be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates protective cowlings safety switches or other protective devices Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running the engine with overly high engine speeds If the engine runs too fast there is risk for damaging the machine components Be very careful when handling battery acid Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns If battery ...

Page 15: ...op to inspect the equipment if the machine runs over or into anything If necessary make repairs before starting Never make adjustments with the engine running The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer Only use approved repair parts for the machine The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes Wrap the blades or use protec...

Page 16: ... ARNINGt Use extreme caution when loading the machine into a truck or trailer using ramps There is the possibility of serious injury or death if the machine falls off the ramps Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use extreme caution when towing Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment Make wide turns to avoid jack knifing Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop Do ...

Page 17: ...from the engine is made via belt driven hydraulic pumps Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed Control Locations 8058 111 1 Cutting height handle 2 Park brake 3 Throttle control 4 Ignition switch 5 Blade control lever 6 Motion control levers 7 Fuel tank cap 8 Fuel shut off valve 9 Bypass linkage 17 ...

Page 18: ...an be achieved by moving one control backward behind the neutral position and carefully moving the other steering control forward from its neutral position The rotation direction when zero turning is determined by which steering control is moved backward behind the neutral position If the left steering control is pulled backward the machine turns to the left Use extra care when using this maneuver...

Page 19: ... regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades To increase or decrease the engine speed the control is moved forward or back respectively Avoid idling the engine for long periods as there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING rabbit symbol for best mower performance and battery charging Throttle control 8058 270 Cold Weather Control In tempe...

Page 20: ...ine and components may occur IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank...

Page 21: ...he transport position or one of the 6 different cutting height positions The cutting height is set by placing a lever in the notch for the desired cutting height The lifting lever can also be used to temporarily adjust the cutting height such as when passing a minor bump in the lawn IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always use the high position F to transport Tracking If the mower is not tracking straight che...

Page 22: ...he disengaged position Bypass Linkages Transaxle bypass linkages must be engaged when pushing or pulling the mower The release levers are located on each side of the rear of the unit below the rear engine plate See Moving Machine By Hand in the Operation section _ WARNINGt Bypass linkages are located close to the muffler To prevent burns the engine should be shut off and allowed to cool before the...

Page 23: ... unit under its own power the operator must be in the seat start engine see Before Starting in Operation section adjust engine speed to idle disengage parking brake do not engage blades at this time rotate control levers inward As long as the control levers have not been moved forward or backwards mower will not move Slowly move both control levers forward slightly This will allow mower to start m...

Page 24: ...e seated on the seat The blade control lever for engaging the mower blades must be down in the lower position The parking brake must be on Both steering controls must be in the locked outer neutral position Start conditions 8050 020 Starting the Engine 1 Sit on the seat 2 Raise the mower deck by pulling the lifting lever upward to the transport position F 3 Activate the parking brake Raise the mow...

Page 25: ...ition 8050 028 Move the lever to the full throttle rabbit position NOTE There is a detent at the full throttle position to aid in setting the control Set the throttle 8058 273 If the temperature is below 32 F move the throttle lever up to the cold weather snowflake starting position Cold start position 8050 007 25 ...

Page 26: ...t wait approximately 10 seconds before retrying Turn to START position 8050 135 10 When the engine starts immediately release the ignition key back to the run position 11 If the cold weather start position was used slowly move the throttle lever from the cold weather start back to full throttle Allow the engine to run briefly at a moderate speed before loading it too heavily 1 26 Release ignition ...

Page 27: ... to start the engine it should be recharged See Battery in the Maintenance section If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure Jumper cables 1 Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal on each battery taking care not to short against chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of the fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end...

Page 28: ...r upwards and into the lock notch The machine s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls When both controls are in the neutral position the machine stands still By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward the machine moves in a straight line forward or backward respectively In order for example to turn right while moving forward move the right c...

Page 29: ...rting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and engage the parking brake J 8050 028 Place controls in neutral position To restart movement release the parking brake Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion...

Page 30: ...n becomes more even and the grass clippings more evenly distributed over the mown area The total time taken is not increased as a higher operating speed can be used without poor mowing results Avoid mowing wet lawns The mowing result is poorer because the wheels sink into the soft lawn clumps build and the grass clippings fasten under the cowling Hose the mower deck underside with water after each...

Page 31: ...8 074 2 Raise the mower deck by pulling the lifting lever upward to the transport position 3 When the machine is standing still activate the parking brake by pulling the lever backward 4 Move the throttle to the minimum position tortoise symbol Turn the ignition key to the stop position 5 Move the steering controls outward 6 Remove the key Always remove key when leaving the mower to prevent unauth...

Page 32: ...ighest cutting position 2 Pull the EZT bypass linkages out and into the slots Release linkages to hold in the bypass position 3 Release park brake 4 To reengage the EZT s to drive reverse the above procedure _hk ARNINGt Bypass linkages are located close to the muffler To prevent burns the engine should be shut off and allowed to cool before the bypass linkage levels are handled Set bypass linkages...

Page 33: ...cooling air intake Check the mower deck Check for loose hardware screws nuts Clean under the mower deck Start the engine and blades listen for unusual sounds Check for damage Thoroughly clean around the engine Clean around belts belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Check battery Sharpen replace mower blades Clean the engine s cooling air intake 2 Clean the air cleaner s foam pre filter 2 Clean th...

Page 34: ...rst change after 5 8 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 For daily use the machine should be lubricated twice weekly _ Performed by authorized service workshop Described in this manual Not described in this manual See engine manufacturers Owners Manual _ ARNINGt Before...

Page 35: ...ain 145 min 11 8V 0 85 min 150 rain 195 min Charging time depends on battery capacity condition age temperature and efficiency of charger APPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME TO FULL CHARGE AT 80 F 27 C Maximum Rate at 50Amps I 30Amps I 20Amps I 10Amps FULL CHARGE 90 min 180 rain 280 rain 370 min _ ARNINGt Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both termina...

Page 36: ...ns and try again If the machine starts when one of these conditions is not met turn the machine off and repair the safety system before using the machine again Make sure the engine stops when the park brake is not engaged and the operator leaves the seated position Check that the engine stops if the mower blades are engaged and the driver temporarily moves off the drivers seat Start conditions 805...

Page 37: ...belt will show some small cracks in normal operation The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear Deck Belt To replace deck belt Deck belt removal 1 Park on a level surface Apply park brake 2 Lower the deck to the lowest cutting position 3 Disengage the clutch by sliding the blade control lever downwards Check for proper operation of parking brake Disengage clutch to ...

Page 38: ... it is important that blades are well sharpened and not damaged Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when hitting obstacles Let the service workshop decide whether a blade with large nicks can be repaired ground or must be replaced Balance the blades after sharpening Check the blade mounts Blade Replacement 1 Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise 2 Install new or resharpened blade...

Page 39: ... result Leveling Deck 1 Position the mower on a level preferably concrete surface 2 Check the pressure in all four tires See Technical Data section 3 Rotate blade to align side to side 4 Turn front adjuster nut s to level deck side to side IMPORTANT INFORMATION This procedure will place the mower in a base measurement position Additional adjustment may be required to achieve desired cut for the ty...

Page 40: ...leaning Regular cleaning and washing especially under the mower deck will increase the machine s life span Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use after it is cooled before the debris sticks Use compressed air to clean the top side of mower deck For cleaning the underside of the deck use the cleanout port Attach the quick connect from the accessory packet to any garden hose After m...

Page 41: ...led with engine oil When lubricating with grease unless otherwise stated use a high grade molybdenum disulphide grease For daily use the machine should be lubricated twice weekly Wipe away excess grease after lubrication It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys Should this happen attempt to clean them with spirits If the belt continues to sl...

Page 42: ...f you use grease gun without rubber hose remove the foot plate to access deck spindle zerk Lubricate with a grease gun one zerk 2 3 strokes Use only good quality bearing grease Transmission The transmission is maintenance free with no need for level checks or oil changes If a leak occurs replace the unit or contact your Husqvarna dealer 8O5O O27 Lubricating the deck spindle after remowng the foot ...

Page 43: ...tery terminal cable connections Fuse blown Ignition system faulty Fault in the starter safety circuit see Safety System in the Maintenance section Engine runs rough Faulty carburetor Cold control used with warm engine Defective valves Defective piston cylinder piston ring or cylinder head seal Cylinder head bolts are loose Clogged fuel filter or jet Clogged ventilation valve on fuel cap Fuel tank ...

Page 44: ... on Hydraulic pump bypass linkage engaged Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has come off Defective hydraulic system Air in hydraulic system Mower deck not engaging Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened Blade switch is faulty or has come loose from the cable contact Fuse has blown Uneven mowing results Different air pressure ...

Page 45: ...ar away from open flame Never use gasoline for cleaning Use a degreaser and warm water instead To ready the machine for storage follow these steps 1 Thoroughly clean the machine especially under the mower deck Touch up damage to the paint and spray a thin layer of oil on the underside of the mower deck to avoid corrosion 2 Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or screw...

Page 46: ...N J_lt I it ORN _ SEAT sw SRAKE I LYl SWITCHI I 1 ENGINE ROUN NOTES_ i SEAT UNOCCUPIED 2 BRAKE SWITCH IN OFF POSITION 3 MOTION CONTROL LEVERS OUT 4 DECK SWITCH IN OFF POSITION YEL ENGINE PIGTAIL _ _ REI WHT _AI n Lo RED ALTERNATOR GRN WHT KEY SWITCH POSITIONS POSITION 1 OFF POSITION 2 RUN1 POSITION 3 RUN2 0 POSITION 4 START 46 ...

Page 47: ...ck Nut Size 1A 9 12 13 18 5 1 s 18 24 28 38 24 33 o_ o s 3 s 31 42 46 62 40 54 7 1 s 50 68 75 108 1 2 75 _ 102 115 156 9 ls 110 150 165 224 _ 5 s 150 203 225 305 3A 250 339 370 502 N _ _ oo 7 s 378 513 591 801 11 s 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 M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 6 M5 3 4 4 5 6 5 ...

Page 48: ... 5 8 Tire pressure 15 PSi 103 kPa 1 bar Equipment Cutting width 30 Cutting height 11 2 4 2 5 cm 10 6 cm Number of blades 1 Blade length 291 2 75 cm Sprung seat Standard Hinged armrests No Blade engagement Manual Deck construction Stamped Productivity Output 1 5 acres hr 6072 m2 hr Overall dimensions Weight 395 Ibs 179 kg Base machine length 661 2 169 cm Base machine height 39 100 cm Base machine w...

Page 49: ...he machine will fulfill the requirements This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states California emission rules etc Do not remove any of these labels Certificates can also be supplied with the machine at delivery or written in the Engine manual Take care of them as they are valuable documents 49 ...

Page 50: ...witch for the parking brake The safety switch for the mower deck The safety switch in the seat The safety switch in the steering controls Parking brake functionality Driving forward Driving backward Engaging the blades Check the idle speed Check the engine high idle speed Inform the customer about The need and advantages of following the service schedule The need and advantages of leaving the mach...

Page 51: ...tr reading stamp sign 25 Hour Service Check the fuel pump s air filter Sharpen Replace mower blades if required Check the tire pressures Check battery cables Lubricate according to lubrication chart Check clean the engine s cooling air intake Clean the air cleaner s pre filter foam _3 _3 _3 _3 _3 _3 _3 51 ...

Page 52: ...ne oil Lubricate according to lubrication chart Check adjust the parking brake _3 _3 _3 _3 _3 Action Date mtr reading stamp sign lO0 Hour Service Perform the 25 hour service Perform the 50 hour service Change the engine oil filter Clean replace the spark plugs Replace the fuel filter Check V belts Check tighten caster wheel axle bolts every 200 hours Change the air filter s paper cartridge _3 _3 _...

Page 53: ...ilter _3 _3 _3 _3 _3 _3 _3 Action Date mtr reading stamp sign At Least Once Each Year Clean the engine s cooling air intake 25 hours Replace the air cleaner s foam pre filter 300 hours Replace the air filter s paper cartridge Change the engine oil 50 hours Replace the engine oil filter 100 hours Check adjust the cutting height Check adjust the parking brake 50 hours Clean Change the spark plugs 10...

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