Husqvarna HUV 5420 DX - Manuals

Safety Decal and Feature Identification SAFETY DECAL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION The following pages contain safety decal and feature identification information. For detailed information on specificfeatures, read the appropriate section in this manual. HUSQVARNA HUV 5420 DX DIESEL CE MARK VEHICLES 37...

Practice Safety PRACTICE SAFETY 399 Figure 1 Practice Safety Safety signs like you see above may at first seem shocking, but their impact is mild compared with the realityof severe personal injury. Your safety and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us. That is why before operating the vehi...

Safety Details SAFETY DETAILS WARNING • This owner’s manual should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could result in property damage, severe personalinjury, or death. It is important to note that some vital stateme...

General Warnings WARNING • Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle. • Do not leave children unattended on vehicle. • Children requiring a child safety seat must not ride on the vehicle...

General Warnings DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY – DIESEL VEHICLES 1. Disable the vehicle. See Disabling the Vehicle on page 9. 2. Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first, as shown (Figure 2) . NE G PO S 1 2 (–) (+) 1. Remove negative battery cable. 2. Remove positive battery cable. Connec...

General Information 1403 Figure 4 Dispose of Lead-acid Batteries Properly INTERNATIONAL SAFETY SYMBOLS ON BATTERIES Anyone using, repairing, or servicing the vehicle must understand and heed the safety symbols on the vehicle batteryor batteries. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Shield eyes. 3. No smoking, no open fla...

Model Identification MODEL IDENTIFICATION The serial number of each vehicle is printed on a bar code decal mounted either below the passenger side cup holderor above the accelerator or brake pedal (Example: PH0901-583947) (Figure 6) . The two letters (1) at the beginning of the serial number indicat...

Controls and Indicators 9 6 1 1 1 3 2 B A C 7 10 8 1 3 4 5 12 1 5 193 Figure 7 Instrument Panel – Diesel Vehicles WARNING • Moving parts! Keep clear of the engine compartment while the engine is running. CAUTION • Do not shift the Forward/Reverse handle while the accelerator pedal is pressed. Shift ...

Controls and Indicators FORWARD/REVERSE CONTROL The Forward/Reverse handle (6) is located on the right side of the instrument panel (Figure 7) . The handle has three distinct positions: FORWARD (A), NEUTRAL (B), and REVERSE (C). Push the handle up to operate the vehicle in theforward direction, or p...

Controls and Indicators 4 191 Figure 8 Park Brake Release STEERING ADJUSTMENT LOCK The steering wheel position is adjustable. To adjust the steering wheel position, press down on the steering adjustmentlock lever (5), then move the steering wheel to the desired position (Figure 7) . While holding th...

Roll-Over Protective Structure and Seat Belts CAUTION • Failure to add oil immediately when the low oil warning light stays on may result in permanent engine damage. FUEL GAUGE/HOUR METER The fuel gauge and hour meter (8) are housed together on the right side of the instrument panel (Figure 7) . The...

Roll-Over Protective Structure and Seat Belts WARNING • The ROPS must be properly installed before operating the vehicle. Husqvarna strongly urges that the vehicle’s occupants be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Pregnant woman: Consult your doctor for specific recommend...

Seat Latch and Adjustment WARNING • In the event of a roll-over, do not attempt to jump or otherwise exit the vehicle. Remain seated with seat belt fastened and with arms and legs inside the vehicle. • After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted....

Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist 4. Install washers and bolts, and tighten to 96 in-lb (10.8 N·m). 5. Install the seat. See preceding WARNING “Make sure seat hinges and latch...” PRE-OPERATION AND DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST Each Husqvarna vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and adjusted at the...

Driving Instructions checked and adjusted as required. When the brake pedal is fully pressed under heavy pressure, the pedal shouldfeel firm and the distance between the back of the pedal and the floorboard should be a minimum of 1.25 inches(3.2 cm). Brake adjustment must be maintained so the brake ...

Driving Instructions WARNING • To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated with seat belt fastened and hold on to hand holds at all times. Driver should keep both hands on the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion. • To help prevent the possibility of serious injury, keep entire bod...

Driving Instructions 10. Keep the brake pedal engaged, and select direction of travel by placing the shift handle in the desired position (Figure 7) . The engine must be at idle before the shift handle is moved. A buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle is in the REVERSE posit...

Driving Instructions WARNING • To avoid the risk of rollover when operating a vehicle equipped with mud tires on a paved surface: reduce speed, use extreme caution, and drive slowly in turns. • The diameter of all tires on the vehicle must be equal; otherwise the all-wheel drive system will not oper...

Bed Latch and Prop Rod BED LATCH AND PROP ROD See General Warnings on page 8. The bed latch (Figure 10) has an automatically engaging prop rod and prop rod track (Figure 11) as standard features. To lift the bed, pull the bed latch handle toward the rear of the vehicle and lift the bed. The prop rod...

Loading and Unloading Cargo LOADING AND UNLOADING CARGO WARNING • Firmly engage park brake before loading vehicle. • Do not allow riders in the cargo bed. • Reduce vehicle load and speed when driving up or down slopes or on uneven terrain. • Do not exceed rated vehicle capacity. Rated capacity is fo...

Vehicle Load Capacities VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITIES Maximum Occupant Capacity The maximum occupant capacity is the maximum allowable weight for occupants (operator and passengers) tooperate the vehicle safely. Gross Trailer Weight Gross trailer weight is the combination of the trailer weight and the tra...

Towing with the Vehicle TOWING WITH THE VEHICLE WARNING • Do not tow a vehicle or trailer on public streets or highways. • Normal vehicle operating speed should be reduced when towing. • Extreme caution should be used when towing. • Do not allow riders in the vehicle or trailer being towed. • Avoid ...

Storage STORAGE See General Warnings on page 8. DANGER • Do not attempt to drain fuel when the engine is hot or while it is running. • Clean up any spilled fuel before operating the vehicle. • Store fuel in an approved fuel container only. Store in a well-ventilated area away from sparks, open flame...

Maintenance 11. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. RETURNING THE STORED VEHICLE TO SERVICE 1. Make sure the key switch is in the OFF position and the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position.Chock the wheels. 2. Restore the fuel system to ope...

Periodic Service Schedule WARNING • To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect battery. See Disconnecting the Battery – Diesel Vehicles on page 10. • If wires are removed or replaced make sure wiring and wire harness are properly routed and secured. Failure to properly route and secur...

Periodic Lubrication Schedule PERIODIC LUBRICATION SCHEDULE PERIODIC LUBRICATION SCHEDULE REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE LUBRICATION POINTS RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT Diesel vehicle: First change 50 hours – additional change for both every 100 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first. Change engin...

Brake Fluid Reservoir BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR 1 2 1 2 3 1. Full Level 2. Safe Level 3. Low Level 201 Figure 14 Brake Fluid and Coolant Access (diesel vehicle shown) 202 Figure 15 Brake Fluid Reservoir The brake fluid reservoir (1) is located under the hood (Figure 14) . Raise the hood to check the bra...

Engine Oil ENGINE OIL Even though the low oil warning light on the instrument panel should illuminate if the oil level becomes low, theengine oil level should be checked daily. The vehicle should be on a level surface when the oil is checked. Do notoverfill the engine with oil. ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHEC...

Engine Oil ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE Engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first 50 hours of operation (diesel). After that, they should bechanged every 100 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first. Engine Oil Draining 1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and re...

Engine Oil NOTE: An oil drip guard (1) can be used to prevent excess oil from dripping onto the engine base plate (Figure 18) . Use an empty quart (one liter) container and cut the bottom off at an angle, then slide the open area of thecontainer up and under the oil filter (2) before removal. Positi...

Engine Oil 212 Figure 20 Add Engine Oil – Diesel Vehicles OIL VISCOSITY Choose the viscosity according to the temperature as shown in the appropriate oil viscosity chart (Figure 21) . See following NOTE. NOTE: Use engine oil with API classification CF for diesel engines. Using multi-grade oils (5W-2...

Gearcase Lubrication GEARCASE LUBRICATION NOTE: Dispose of used oil according to the environmental laws and regulations for your area. LUBRICATION LEVEL CHECK FOR FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, TRANSMISSION, AND REARDIFFERENTIAL Each gearcase component is equipped with two oil port plugs (1 and 2) (Figure 22, ...

Engine Coolant – Diesel Vehicles Check the level of lubricant at the level indicator plug (1). Apply Loctite 567 to the threads of the level indicator plugand tighten to 21 ft-lb (28 N·m). Rear differential: Clean and install the drain plug (2) and washer before filling the rear differential with ne...

Air Intake System AIR INTAKE SYSTEM CAUTION • Do not drill into the driver-side frame. Failure to heed this caution could damage the engine by allowing excessive contamination to enter the air intake system. AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT The air filter should be inspected periodically and replaced when nec...

Fueling Instructions FUELING INSTRUCTIONS See General Warnings on page 8. DANGER • Turn the key switch to the OFF position before fueling. • Do not pour fuel into the fuel tank when the engine is hot or while it is running. • To avoid electric arc caused by static electricity, the fuel storage/pumpi...

Fueling Instructions NOTE: Use of biodiesel may result in premature failure of fuel system components. Kubota has documented problems such as plugged fuel filters and deteriorated fuel lines during testing of biodiesel. Biodiesel can damage painted surfaces. Be sure to remove all spilled fuel immedi...

Battery NOTE: Dispose of water according to the environmental laws and regulations for your area. 1 221 Figure 27 Fuel Filter BATTERY See General Warnings on page 8. DANGER • Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and service area. Ventilate when chargi...

Battery WARNING • Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. • Follow all instructions carefully when working with batteries. • When jumping from a booster battery make final (negative) connection at engine frame. • Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged batt...

Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) WARNING • If battery wire terminals are damaged or corroded, replace or clean them as necessary. Failure to do so may cause them to overheat during operation and could result in a fire, property damage, orpersonal injury. Be sure the battery hold-down clamp is...

Cleaning the Vehicle P OS NEG P O S NEG 4 2 3 1 223 Figure 30 Jump Starting CLEANING THE VEHICLE Each vehicle is equipped with hand-washable front and rear bodies. The vehicle has a powder-coated steel cargo bed(or optional aluminum flat bed). Use commercial automotive cleaning solutions with a spon...

Accessories ACCESSORIES There is a complete line of accessory equipment available from Husqvarna and our dealers/distributors. Care should be taken that these accessories are properly installed by trained technicians and that they are used in themanner for which they were designed. See following WAR...

Vehicle Specifications VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS HUSQVARNA HUV 5420 DX CE MARK VEHICLE POWER SOURCE Diesel Engine: 4-cycle OHV, 719 cc, 15Kw (20.0 maximum HP) @3600 RPM (per SAE J 1940/1349), three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, with pressure lubrication system • Fuel system: Mechanical inject...