Husqvarna 968999205 / iZ4818KAA - Manual

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...

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...

7 PRESENTATION Presentation Thank you for buying a HUSQVARNA! Before operating your new mower, read, understandand follow the safety instructions and otherdirections in this manual. Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can bepotentially dangerous if used improperly.Safety requires good judgement, car...

8 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: No settings or adjustments areto be made unless: Engine is stopped, keyhas been removed, park brake is on andbattery cable removed from battery. Setup Uncrate machine. Mount rear drive wheels using the lug nutsinstalled on the hubs. Check the tire pressure in all fou...

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 deck fromfront to rear and lower the deck down onto2x4’s. Adjust the four upper chain ...

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...

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...

12 By moving the levers an equal amount forwardor back the machine will move in a straight linein that direction. FIG - 10 Movement of either lever forward will cause theright or left wheel to rotate in a forward direction.To stop movement pull both levers into theneutral position. To turn right whi...

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 -12. NOTE: EFI models the left position is the offposition. Pump release valves located at the right frontcorner of the pumps. Used to release thes...

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...

17 Maintenance Schedule For ZTH Riders Maintenance Maintance 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 inl...

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...

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

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