Husqvarna 968999245/ CZ3815, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Husqvarna Operators Manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine Model 968999245 CZ3815 968999246 CZ4217 MANUAL NO 539110040 REV IR 1 14 04 ...

Page 2: ...the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service Before the product is delivered the machine has for example been inspected and adjusted by your retailer When you need spare parts or support in service questions warranty issues etc please consult the following professional This Operator s Manual belo...

Page 3: ...12 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 18 Maintenance Schedule 18 Lubrication Chart 19 Tires 19 V Belts 21 Engine 21 Air Screen Air Filter 22 Oil Filter 22 Spark Plugs 22 Fuel Filter 22 Cleaning 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 23 Mower 23 Deck Level 23 24 Deck Belt Replacement 24 25 EZT E Series Zeroturn Transaxle Belt Replacement 25 Seat Adjustment 26 Control Levers Adjustment 26 Wheel Removal 26 Jump Startin...

Page 4: ...influence of alcohol or drugs Watch out for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading and unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percent age of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselv...

Page 5: ... of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only ...

Page 6: ... not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use a slow speed while on slope or hill Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disen gage blades shift into reverse an...

Page 7: ...the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new mower It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well tra...

Page 8: ...be easily accessed Locate and finger tighten one of the three prong knobs by inserting it thru the seat pan slot and into the corresponding threaded hole in the seat bottom Repeat for the other three holes Tighten the three prong knobs in the approximate position desired for the seat Connect the wiring harness to the seat switch Adjustments may be required to position the seat in the desired posit...

Page 9: ...r and exit mower While pushing on front or rear of mower roll the mower off of the skid Be sure all of the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place the EZT E Series Zeroturn Transaxle bypass linkages into the drive position See TRANSPORT in the OPERATION section of this manual Sit on the seat in the operating position set the park brake...

Page 10: ...properly clamped Before driving the mower be sure the EZT E Series Zeroturn Transaxle bypass linkages are in the drive position Install tail gate into grooves in utility box until seated NOTE No riders and weight limited to less than 50 Ibs CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN COTTER UTILITY BOX WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank i...

Page 11: ... the forward and backwards movement of the control levers you can execute a turn or a zero turn 4 THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed from slow idle to fast full throttle 5 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine when throttle control is pushed beyond the fast full throttle stop 6 EZT E SeriesZeroturn Transaxle BYPASS LINKAGES Allows for pushing or pulling of mower IGNITION SWITCH...

Page 12: ...ntrol forward and to the right making sure it is in the full choke position To take out of choke position pull back on the throttle control until it clicks in the fast position Once engine warms set at desired speed by sliding throttle control back and forth BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your mower has been shipped from the factory already filled with 10W 30 motor...

Page 13: ...nd above Engine may start without the need for choke Attempt to start with throttle control set at the full throttle fast position Allow engine to run at full throttle for approximately one minute before attempting to engage the blade PTO switch blades on by pulling up see FIGURE 3 ITEM 1 COLD WEATHER or COLD ENGINE STARTING 50 F and below Slide throttle control lever to the choke position by push...

Page 14: ...move unit under its own power the operator must be in the seat start engine see START ENGINE adjust engine speed to idle disengage park brake do not engage turn on blades at this time rotate control levers outward 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 moving forward ...

Page 15: ...oot pedal forward to lift the deck To lower the deck you apply pressure to the top side of the foot pedal and allow it to pivot while allowing the lift arm to rotate to the rear of the mower To stop in a desired cutting position rotate the foot pedal down into the notch in the height plate The cutting height range is from 1 1 2 to 5 in 1 2 increments The heights are measured from the ground up to ...

Page 16: ...orward motion Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figures 6 6A When pushing or pulling the mower be sure to engage the EZT E Series Zeroturn Transaxle bypass linkages The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame below the rear engine guard FIGURE 6 EZT BYPASS LINKAGE IN BYPASS POSITION FIGURE 6A HEAD OUTSIDE CAUTION Do not tow this vehicle it may cause dam age to the drive syste...

Page 17: ... discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the mower This will result in more even distribution of clippings and a more uniform cut If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high second to desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug the deck and...

Page 18: ... sandy soil ambient temperatures 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments w...

Page 19: ...vers are rotated to the outside of the mower When the engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the park brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the PTO switch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first disengaging the PTO switch should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the control leve...

Page 20: ...ng the blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an un threaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If the blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced OR PIN FIGURE 8 Care should be taken to keep ...

Page 21: ...cted before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure the mower is on a level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 21 FIGURE 9 Unlock drain valve by...

Page 22: ...lter every season or every other oil change if the mower is used more than 100 hours in one year SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first For spark plug type and gap setting refer to your ENGINE OWNER S MANUAL IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 10 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If the fuel filt...

Page 23: ...on 4 Measure height from the bottom edge of the deck to the ground at both front corners Distance A should be the same or within 3 16 of an inch If adjustment is necessary make adjustment to one side of the deck only Remove the hairpin from the top pin and the bottom clevis pin Push bottom clevis pin through deck lift connector while supporting deck Adjust by moving the deck lift connector to a ne...

Page 24: ... corner lengthen the rod assembly by turning the yoke counter clockwise To raise that specific corner shorten the rod assembly by turning the yoke clockwise Reinstall clevis pin and recheck dimension Once front to back adjustment is correct reinstall hairpins and secure jam nuts FIGURE 13 TO REPLACE DECK BELT DECK BELT REMOVAL See Fig 14 Park on a level surface Apply park brake Lower the deck into...

Page 25: ... does not have any twist Correct as needed Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners BELT ROUTING DECAL ON FRONTOF DECK EZT BELT REMOVAL NOTE Be careful not to damage the fan blades on the EZT s as this can affect cooling or damage the EZT s Remove the deck belt see TO REPLACE DECK BELT in this section of the manual Unplug clutch from wiring harness Remove bolt from c...

Page 26: ...front tires to prevent the mower from rolling Park mower on a level surface and apply park brake Jack up the rear end of the mower on the side of the damaged tire Place jack stand under rear of mower Remove 4 lug nuts to allow wheel removal Repair tire Reassemble in reverse order of previous steps NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased fr...

Page 27: ...NG BATTERY See Fig 16 FIGURE 16 TO ADJUST PARK BRAKE In the disengaged position the brake arms should clear the brake sprocket slightly If they do not remove some tension by turning adjuster nut counter clockwise Once clearance is estab lished in the disengaged position engage the brake by lifting the brake arm up and sliding to your left into the slot Check to make sure teeth in brake arm are eng...

Page 28: ...urface Mower is tracking to the right Increase the air pressure 2 3 psi in the right rear tire or decrease the air pressure 2 3 psi in the left rear tire Mower is tracking to the left Increase the air pressure 2 3 psi in the left rear tire or decrease the air pressure 2 3 psi in the right rear tire Recheck tracking and keep making adjustments with the tire pressure until the unit tracks straight D...

Page 29: ...of storage battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOS ITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THATALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GAS...

Page 30: ... another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your mower indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your mower to rust IMPORT...

Page 31: ...el tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See Engine Manual 10 Contact an authodzed service center department 11 See To start engine in operation section 1 Clean...

Page 32: ...ns 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 EZT bypass linkages in bypass position 2 EZT belt worn damaged or broken 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Check wiring switches and connections if not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean underside of...

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