Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 5 Driving and Transport on Public Roads ...................... 5Towing ......................................................................... 5Operating .............................................................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Congratulations
5 INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna ride-on mower. This machine is built for superior efficiency to rapidly mow primarily large areas. A control panel easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering controls both contribute to th...
Page 6 - Good Service; Engine; Manufacturing Number
6 INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna's products are sold 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 retaile...
Page 7 - SYMBOLS AND DECALS; R N; IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Electromagnetic
7 SYMBOLS AND DECALS R N These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual.Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Choke Fuel WARNING! Xxxx xxxx...
Page 9 - SAFETY; Safety Instructions; General Operation
9 SAFETY Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • It is recommended that someone be aware that you are mowing and can provide help in case of ...
Page 11 - Personal Safety Equipment; Slope Operation
11 SAFETY Personal Safety Equipment 8011-670a Personal protective equipment 6003-004 Mow up and down, not side to side • Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine. • Never use the machine when barefoot.• Always wear protective shoes or boots, preferably with st...
Page 12 - Children; Never
12 SAFETY 8011-519 Be extra cautious when driving on slopes 8011-517 Never allow children to operate the machine 8011-518 Keep children away from work area • Do not use on steep slopes.• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting a foot on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or emb...
Page 13 - Safe Handling of Gasoline; There is risk for burns if touched.
13 SAFETY Safe Handling of Gasoline 8011-516 Never fill the fuel tank indoors WARNING! The engine must not be started when the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. WARNING! The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation. There i...
Page 14 - General Maintenance
14 SAFETY 8011-515 Never drive the machine in an enclosed space General Maintenance • Never operate machine in a closed area.• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machi...
Page 16 - Transport
16 SAFETY IMPORTANT INFORMATION The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport. Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over. WARNING! Escaping hydraulic oil under ...
Page 17 - CONTROLS; Control Locations
17 CONTROLS This operator’s manual describes the Husqvarna Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a four-stroke overhead valve engine.Transmission from the engine is made via a belt- Control Locations driven hydraulic pumps. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is regulated and th...
Page 18 - Steering Control Levers
18 CONTROLS 8058-022 Steering controls Steering Control Levers The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. Furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if th...
Page 19 - Parking Brake
19 CONTROLS Parking Brake Blade Switch To engage the mower deck, pull the blade switch knob out. The mower blades are disengaged when the knob is pressed down fully. Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and the rate of rotation of the blades, assuming the blade switch is ...
Page 20 - Ignition Switch
20 CONTROLS 8058-173 Choke control Ignition Switch The ignition switch is placed on the control panel and is used to start and stop the engine.On models equipped with headlights, turn the key clockwise to ACCESSORY for headlight use. Fuses Fuses are located on the left hand side of the machine. They...
Page 21 - Fuel Tank; Risk for burns if touched.
21 CONTROLS Fuel Tank Read the safety instructions before refueling. The machine has one fuel tank, just behind the console. The tank capacity is 3.5 gallons (13.25 liters).Regularly check the gas cap gasket for damage and keep the cap properly tightened.The engine will run on a minimum of 85-octane...
Page 22 - Fuel Shut Off Valve; Cutting Height Adjuster; Before; Bypass Linkages; Moving Machine By Hand
22 CONTROLS Fuel Shut Off Valve The fuel shut off valve is located at the left rear of the seat. The valve is off when the handle tab is turned perpendicular to the fuel line. 8011-419 Fuel shut off valve in the CLOSED position Cutting Height Adjuster To set the desired deck cutting height, press th...
Page 23 - Seat Adjustment Lever; Hour Meter; Tracking Knob
23 CONTROLS Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted lengthways. When making adjustments, the lever under the right side of the seat is pulled up, after which the seat can be moved backward or forward. 8058-023 Lengthways adjustment Hour Meter The hour meter displays the total operating time.I...
Page 24 - OPERATION; Training; To move forward and backward; Moving
24 OPERATION Read the Safety section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Training Due to unique steering capabilities, zero turn mowers are far more maneuverable than typical riding mowers.This section should be reviewed in its entirety prior to attempting to move the mower ...
Page 25 - Before Starting; Safety
25 OPERATION Before Starting 1. Read the sections on Safety and Controls before starting the machine. 2. Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). 3. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.4. Adjust the seat to the desired posi...
Page 26 - Starting the Engine; Activate the parking brake by pushing the release
26 OPERATION Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat.2. Raise the mower deck by pushing the release button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the lifting lever backward to the locked (transport) position. 3. Activate the parking brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully up...
Page 27 - Move the steering controls outward to the locked
27 OPERATION 8058-186 Place controls in neutral position 8058-170 Set the throttle 8058-171 Set the choke control 5. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. 6. Move the throttle to the middle position. 7. If the engine is cold, the choke control should be pushed fo...
Page 28 - When the engine starts, immediately release the; Press in and turn the ignition key to the start; USE
28 OPERATION 9. When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. Push the choke control in gradually when the engine has started. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time. If the engine does not start, wait approximately 10 ...
Page 29 - Weak Battery; Battery; Jumper Cables Use
29 OPERATION Weak Battery If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See Battery in the Maintenance section.) Jumper Cables Use 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. 2. Connect one en...
Page 30 - Running; Release the parking brake by pushing the top
30 OPERATION Running 1. Release the parking brake by pushing the top release button in and moving the lever downward. NOTE: The mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will s...
Page 31 - Operating On Hills; Read the Safety Instructions; • The slowest speed possible should be used
31 OPERATION Operating On Hills Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety section. 8058-187 Parking brake released WARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes. 8058-186 Place controls in neutral position • The slowest spee...
Page 32 - Mowing Tips
32 OPERATION Mowing Tips • Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid collisions. • Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing result is attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2½" (64 mm) during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm) during the hot...
Page 33 - Stopping the Engine; Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise; Raise the mower deck by pressing the release; When the machine is standing still, activate the
33 OPERATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the ignition switch in any other position than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged. Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise symbol). 2. Move the steering controls outward.3. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the...
Page 34 - To reengage the EZT’s to drive, reverse the; Make no adjustments without:
34 OPERATION Moving Machine By Hand When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the EZT bypass linkages. The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine guard.1. Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. 2. Engage the parking brake.3. Pull the EZT bypass lin...
Page 35 - MAINTENANCE; Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance
35 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual service carried out by 1) First change after 8-10 hours. When operating with a h...
Page 36 - Before performing any service or adjustment checklist:
36 MAINTENANCE 1) First change after 5-8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement are required more often. 3) Performed by authorized service workshop. ● = Described in this manual ♦ = Not descri...
Page 38 - Safety System
38 MAINTENANCE Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions.The engine can only be started when:1. The mower deck is disengaged.2. The steering controls are in the outer, locked neutral position. 3. The parking brake is o...
Page 39 - Tire Pressures
39 MAINTENANCE Tire Pressures All tires should be at 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar. 8011-564 Check tire pressures Anti-scalp Rollers IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti-scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface. 8058-135 Anti-scalp rollers Anti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they are j...
Page 40 - Deck Belt Removal; Deck Belt Installation
40 MAINTENANCE 1 2 1 3 V-belts Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks.NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. Deck Belt Removal 1. Park on a level surface. Apply...
Page 41 - Cutting Blades; Blade replacement; GRASS SIDE
41 MAINTENANCE 1 3 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required. Do not use lower grade hardware than specified. 8058-129 1. Blade2. Blade bolt (special)3. Spindle housing Blade attachment Cutting Blades To attain the best mowing effect, it is...
Page 42 - Adjusting the Mower Deck; Leveling deck; Technical Data
42 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. See Technical Data / Transmission. If tires are under or over inflated, the deck cannot be properly adjusted. Raise the deck to the h...
Page 43 - Caster Wheels; Removal and installation of caster wheel; Cleaning; For models fitted with a cleanout port,; Hardware
43 MAINTENANCE Caster Wheels Check every 200 hours. Check that wheels rotate freely. If wheels do not rotate freely take the unit to your dealer for service.Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the warranty. Removal and installation of caster wheel 1. Remove nut and caster bolt.2. Pull the whe...
Page 44 - LUBRICATION; General; Lubrication Schedule
44 LUBRICATION General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication.When lubricating with an oil can, it must be filled with engine oil.When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, use a high grade molybdenum disulphide grease.For daily use, the machine sho...
Page 45 - Wheel and Deck Zerks; Front Wheel Mount; Transmission
45 LUBRICATION Wheel and Deck Zerks Use only good quality bearing grease.Grease from well-known brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality. Front Wheel Mount Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate 3-4 st...
Page 46 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem
46 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Engine will not start • Blade switch is engaged.• Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position• Parking brake is not activated• Battery is dead• Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line.• Fuel supply is closed or the shutoff valve for the fuel tank is...
Page 47 - Engine overheats
47 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Engine overheats • Clogged air intake or cooling fins• Engine overloaded• Poor ventilation around engine• Defective engine speed regulator• Too little or no oil in the engine• Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line.• Fouled spark plugs Battery not charging • Po...
Page 48 - STORAGE; Winter Storage; Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts; Service
48 STORAGE Winter Storage The machine should be readied for storage at the end of the mowing season or if it will not be in use for longer than 30 days. Fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can plug the carburetor and disrupt engine function...
Page 49 - SCHEMATICS
Page 50 - TECHNICAL DATA; HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS; Metric Standard Hardware; Accessories
50 TECHNICAL DATA Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm) Deck pulley bolts 150 ft/lb (203 Nm) Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Blade bolt 90 ft/lb (122 Nm) Standard ¼" fasteners 9 ft/lb (12 Nm) Standard 5 / 16 " fasteners 18 ft/lb (25 Nm) Standard 3 / 8 " fasteners 33 ft/lb (44 Nm) Standard 7...
Page 51 - Frame; Speed forward
51 TECHNICAL DATA Frame Cutting Width 46" / 117cm Cutting Height 1.5 - 4" / 3.8 - 10.2 cm Uncut Circle 0 Number of Blades 2 Blade Length 15" / 38 cm Nose Rollers No Sprung Seat Standard Hour Meter Standard Blade Engagement Electromagnetic Clutch Deck Construction Stamped Productivity 2.4...
Page 52 - CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES; USA requirements
52 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES USA requirements Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfill the requirements. This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states, (California emission rules etc.). Do not remove any of these lab...
Page 53 - SERVICE JOURNAL; Action; Delivery Service
SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 53 Delivery Service Charge the battery q Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar) q Mount the steering controls in the normal position q Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch q Check that the right amou...
Page 54 - After the First 10 Hours
SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 54 54 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service Check the fuel pump’s air filter q Sharpen/Replace mower blades if required q Check the tire pressures q Check battery with cables q...
Page 56 - At Least Once Each Year; Check the engine valve clearance
SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 56 56 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign At Least Once Each Year Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours) q Replace the air cleaner’s pre-filter (foam) (300 hours) q Replace the air...
