Husqvarna 968999184 / ZTH5225KOA - Manual

Page 2 - Congratulations; HUSQVARNA; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; or other reproductive harm.

2 Congratulations on the purchase of your HUSQVARNA mower. This manual has been prepared for the owners and operators of the models called out on the front cover of this manual. Read,understand and follow the safety and operating instructions. Continuous dedication to improve our products require th...

Page 3 - CONTENTS

3 CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 4 General use and safety rules ...... 4,5 Driving on slopes ........................ 5 Children safety ............................ 5 Service safety ............................. 5,6 Transportation ............................ 6 PRESENTATION .........

Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; General use and safety rules:

4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT ! This cutting machine is capable of amputat-ing hands and feet and throwing objects.Failure to observe the following safetyinstructions could result in serious injury ordeath. FIG - 1 General use and safety rules: Read , understand and follow all instructions inthe m...

Page 5 - Driving on slopes; Children safety

5 Never operate the mower without the entiregrass catcher or discharge chute in place. Slow down before turning. Never leave the machine unattended when theengine is running. Always turn off the blades,set the parking brake, stop the engine and takeout the keys before leaving the machine. Stop the b...

Page 6 - Transportation; DANGER

6 Never operate the machine without properguards, covers, safety switches and devices inplace and properly functioning. Inspect theseitems regularly. If their condition or operation isquestionable they must be replaced beforeusing the machine. FIG - 2 Keep machine free of grass, leaves and otherdebr...

Page 7 - PRESENTATION; Presentation

7 PRESENTATION FUEL CAP MOTION CONTROLLEVERS PARKINGBRAKE DECK LIFTLEVER FOOTPLATE KEY SWITCH BLADEENGAGEMENTSWITCH THROTTLE Presentation Thank you for buying a HUSQVARNA! Before operating your new mower, read, understandand follow the safety instructions and otherdirections in this manual. Lawnmowe...

Page 8 - SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS; Setup; Cutting Height

8 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: No settings or adjustments are tobe made unless: Engine is stopped, key hasbeen removed, park brake is on and batterycable removed from battery. Setup Uncrate machine. Mount rear drive wheels using the lug nutsinstalled on the hubs. Check the tire pressure in all fou...

Page 9 - Mower Deck Leveling; Reverse Spring Detent Adjustment

9 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Mower Deck Leveling Position machine on a flat surface. Preferablylevel concrete. Check the tire pressure in all four tires. Inflationshould be 15 psi. Place 2x4’s on edge under the cutting deckfrom front to rear and lower the deck downonto 2x4’s. Adjust the four lower chain ...

Page 10 - Motion Control Linkage Adjustment; Park Brake Adjustment

10 Motion Control Linkage Adjustment This adjustment must be made with the rearwheels rotating. Raise the rear of the machineand block it up so the wheels are free to rotate. CAUTION: Keep hands, feet and clothingaway from rotating tires. Tilt seat forward and remove the seat rod so theseat may rota...

Page 11 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Starting and operation; Controls; Operating instructions

11 Run engine full throttle to make sure wheels donot rotate. Readjust if any rotation occurs. Repeat the whole process for the opposite sideand tighten the nuts against the ball joints. Turn machine off. Reinstall the seat rod and check the wiringharness to the seat safety switch for a goodconnecti...

Page 12 - Use extra

12 By moving the levers an equal amount forwardor back the machine will move in a straight linein that direction. FIG - 11 Movement of either lever forward will cause theright or left wheel to rotate in a forward direc-tion. To stop movement pull both levers into theneutral position. To turn right w...

Page 13 - Maintenance; Husqvarna; Engine oil; MAINTENANCE; Safety interlock system

13 Fuel shut off valve is located at the right rear ofthe seat. The valve has three positions a righttank, left tank and center is the off position. FIG- 13. NOTE: EFI models the left position is theoff position. Pump release valves located at the right frontcorner of the pumps. Used to release thes...

Page 14 - ONLY USE

14 Hardware Check daily. Inspect the entire machine forloose or missing hardware. Air filter See engine manufacturers specifications forcleaning and replacement intervals. Hydraulic system Check oil level in tank daily. Oil level should be3/4” to 1” below the top of the tank. Check allfittings, hose...

Page 17 - Maintenance Schedule; For ZTH Riders

17 Maintenance Schedule For ZTH Riders 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 i...

Page 18 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; PROBLEM

18 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...

Page 19 - WIRING DIAGRAMS; CONSOLE HARNESS

19 WIRING DIAGRAMS CONSOLE HARNESS FrameHarness Engine Clutch LeftMotionControl HourMeter BladeSwitch Seat StarterSwitch RightMotionControl P/N104414

Page 20 - CONSOLE HARNESS SCHEMA

Page 21 - FRAME HARNESS

21 FRAME HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAMS Clutch EnginePigtail Ground toEngine StarterSolenoid ParkBrake ConsoleHarness BrakeRelay StartRelay RunRelay P/N104964

Page 23 - EFI HARNESS