Husqvarna 968999268 - Manuals

6 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and Decals These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual.Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury , particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructi...

7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’s manualand on the machine before starting it. Ensurethat you understand them and then abide bythem. • Learn how to use the machine and its con-...

9 6003-004 Mow up and down, not side-to-side. Driving on Slopes SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on slopes is one of the operations wherethe risk is greatest that the driver will lose controlor the machine will tip over, which can result inserious injury or death. All slopes require extracaution. If you ...

12 • Never use the machine indoors or in spaceslacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumescontain carbon monoxide, and odorless, poi-sonous, and lethal gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run overor into anything. If necessary, make repairsbefore starting. • Never make adjustments with th...

13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! This structure’s capability may be imparired by structural damage if overturned, or al-teration occurs. If any of these conditions take place, the total structure MUST be re-placed. DO NOT use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or anchoring point. DO NOT exceed Max GVW: 282...

14 PRESENTATION FUEL CAP MOTIONCONTROLLEVERS PARKINGBRAKE DECK LIFTLEVER FOOTPLATE KEY SWITCH BLADEENGAGEMENTSWITCH THROTTLE Presentation Thank you for buying a HUSQVARNA! Before operating your new mower, read, understand andfollow the safety instructions and other directionsin this manual. Lawnmowe...

15 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Setup Uncrate machine. WARNING! No settings or adjustments are to bemade unless: Engine is stopped, key hasbeen removed, park brake is on and bat-tery cable removed from battery. ROPS Assembly(Roll Over Protection System) ROPS Assembly Components 1 - Top Loop1 - Left Side Po...

16 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments Cutting Height Stop the mower and disengage the blades. Raise the deck height lever to the transport posi-tion. Remove the height adjustment pin and place it inthe desired cutting height hole. Lower the lift leverdown onto pin. NOTE: Anti-scalp rollers must bein ...

17 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Mower Deck Leveling Position machine on a flat surface. Preferably levelconcrete. Check the tire pressure in all four tires. Inflationshould be 15 psi. Place 2x4’s on edge under the cutting deck fromfront to rear and lower the deck down onto 2x4’s. Adjust the four lower chai...

18 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Park Brake Adjustment When the park brake is on, the spring shouldmeasure 2 3/4” to2 7/8” and have a 1/4”-3/8” gapbetween the brake yoke and the washer on thelower brake rod. If the spring needs adjusting follow these steps:1. Apply the park brake.2. Keep the lower brake rod...

19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting and operation Operator must be sitting in the seat. Engage thepark brake, blades disengaged and the motioncontrol levers in the neutral slots. Set choke (if needed) turn key and release as soonas engine starts. Adjust throttle to half and shutchoke off. Release par...

20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fuel Valve FIG - 9 Key Switch Throttle Choke BladeEngagement FIG - 8 Hour Meter Hour Meter The hour meter displays the total operating timeand reminds of service intervals.The meter will indicate “CHG OIL” for engine oiland “SVC” for general service at preset intervals.The ...

21 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Safety interlock system Check daily and never operate the machine if thesystem is not functioning properly. The startershould crank only when the operator is in the seat,the parking brake is applied, blade switch off andthe motion control levers in the neutral slots. If th...

22 Hardware Check daily. Inspect the entire machine for looseor missing hardware. Air filter See engine manufacturers specifications forcleaning and replacement intervals. Hydraulic system Check oil level in tank daily. Oil level should be 3/4” to 1” below the top of the tank. Check all fit-tings, h...

25 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Maintenance Interval (hours)Daily 25 50 100 200 250 500 Engine (4) Check oil level X Change oil and filter (1) X Clean the air filter’s (3) X Replace air filter’s (3) X Check for fuel and oil leakage X Clean cooling flanges (3) X Check cooling air inlet X Check fu...

26 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES ENGINE WILL NOT START. Blade switch on.Drive levers not in the neutral slots.Operator not in seat.Park brake disengaged.Dead battery.Fuel valve closed or in the wrong position.No fuel.Spark plugs defective.Spark plug wires off. MACHINE WILL NOT MOVE OR MOV...