Husqvarna Z3815BIA, Z3815BIA, Z4217BIA, Z4218KOA, Z4218KOA - Manual

English- 5 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 shouldneglect to follow i...

English- 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’smanual and on the machine beforestarting it. Ensure that you understandthem and then abide by them. • Learn how to use the machine and...

English- 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operationswhere the risk is greatest that the driver willlose control or the machine will tip over, whichcan result in serious injury or death. Allslopes require extra caution. If you cannotreverse up a slope or if you ...

English- 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail tobe on guard for children in the vicinity ofthe machine. Children are often attractedto the machine and mowing work. Neverassume that children will stay put whereyou last saw them. • Keep children away from the mowin...

English- 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance • Stop the engine. Prevent the engine fromstarting by removing the spark plug cablesfrom the spark plugs or by removing theignition key before making anyadjustments or performing maintenance. • Never fill the fuel tank indoors. • Fuel and fuel fumes are po...

English- 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Stop and inspect the equipment if yourun over or into anything. If necessary,make repairs before starting. • Never make adjustments with the enginerunning. • The machine is tested and approved onlywith the equipment originally provided orrecommended by the manufactu...

English- 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Customer responsibilities • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining,caring for and using your mower. • Follow the instructions under"Maintenance” and "Storage” sections ofthis owner ’s manual. A spark arrester for the muff...

English- 15 CONTROLS Controls This operator’s manual describes the Husqvarna Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a Briggs and Stratton or Kohler four-stroke engine developing 15-18 horse power. Transmission from the engine is made via two belt-driven hydraulic gears one for each drive wheel. U...

English- 16 CONTROLS 1. Motion 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 the steering contro...

English- 17 CONTROLS 2. Seat adjustment knobs The seat can be adjusted lengthways. When making adjustments, loosen the four knobs under the seat pan, after which the seat can be moved backward or forward. Do not forget to tighten the knobs. 3. Fuses The fuses are located in the right front corner of...

English- 18 CONTROLS 4. By pass linkages When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the IZT (Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine guard. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. • Pull...

English- 20 CONTROLS 7. Ignition Switch The ignition key is placed on the driver’s panel and is used to start and stop the engine. 8. Choke Control The choke mode is used for cold starts in order to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. The Throttle control is equipped with a choke detent. ...

English- 23 OPERATION Operation Read “Safety Instructions” on page 7 and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Training Zero turn mowers are far more manueverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steeringcapabilities. We recommend that this section be reviewed in it’...

English- 24 OPERATION Before Starting • Read the sections Safety Instructionsand Controls before starting themachine. • Perform the daily maintenance beforestarting (see Maintenance Schedulein the Maintenance section). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in thefuel tank. • Adjust the seat to the d...

English- 25 OPERATION 4. Disengage the mower blades bydepressing the blade switch. 5. Move the steering controls outward tothe locked (outer) neutral position. 6. Move the throttle to the middle position. 7. If the engine is cold, the throttle controlshould be pushed forward to its chokeposition. 80...

English- 26 OPERATION 8. Press in and turn the ignition key to thestart position. 9. When the engine starts, immediatelyrelease the ignition key back to the runposition. 10. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle.Allow the engine to run at a moderatespeed, ”half throttle”, for 3-5 minutes be...

English- 27 OPERATION To start an engine with a weakbattery If your battery is too weak to start the engine,it should be recharged. (See “Battery” onpage 35). If “jumper cables” are used for emergencystarting, follow this procedure: To attach jumper cables • Connect each end of the RED cable tothe P...

English- 28 OPERATION Running 1. Release the parking brake by moving thelever downward. Your mower is equipped with an operatorpresence system. When the engine isrunning, any attempt by the operator toleave the seat without first setting theparking brake will shut off the engine. 2. Move the steerin...

English- 29 OPERATION Turning on the spot can be achieved bymoving one control backward (behindthe neutral position) and carefully movingthe other steering control forward from itsneutral position. Operating on hills Read the Safety Instructions “Driving onSlopes” on page 9 • The slowest speed possi...

English- 30 OPERATION Mowing Tips • Observe and flag rocks and other fixedobjects to avoid collisions. • Begin with a high cutting height andreduce it until the desired mowing resultis attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2 1/2"(64 mm) during the cool season and over3" (76 mm) during ...

English- 31 OPERATION Stopping the Engine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order toattain normal operating temperature beforestopping it, if it has been worked hard. Avoididling the engine for longer periods, as thereis a risk of the spark plugs fouling. 1. Disengage the mower deck bydepressing ...

English- 32 OPERATION Moving by Hand When pushing or pulling the mower, be sureto engage the IZT (Integraded ZeroturnTransaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT bypasslinkages are located on the rear of the frame. • Raise the deck into the highest cuttingposition. • Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and into...

English- 33 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those pointsnot described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual service carried out by anauthorized service workshop is reco...

English- 34 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) For daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly. 4) Performed b...

English- 35 MAINTENANCE Battery Your mower is equipped with a maintenance freebattery and does not need servicing. However,periodic charging of the battery with an automotivetype battery charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Recharge at 6-10 ...

English- 36 MAINTENANCE Ignition System The engine is equipped with an electronicignition system. Only the spark plug requiresmaintenance. For recommended spark plug, see TechnicalData. 1. Remove the ignition cable boot andclean around the spark plug. 2. Remove the spark plug with a spark plugsocket...

English- 37 MAINTENANCE Checking the Safety System The machine is equipped with a safetysystem that prevents starting or driving underthe 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. ...

English- 38 MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Intake Check that the engine’s cooling air intake isfree from leaves, grass, and dirt.If the cooling air intake is clogged, enginecooling deteriorates, which can lead toengine damage. Checking and Adjusting theThrottle Cable Check that the en...

English- 39 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Air Filter If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly,the air filter may be clogged. If run with a dirtyair filter, the spark plug can become fouled.For this reason, it is important to replace the airfilter regularly (see the heading MaintenanceSchedule for the p...

English- 41 MAINTENANCE Kohler engine The standard engine is not equipped with apre-filter. As an option a pre-filter can beinstalled on the inside of the air filter cover. 1. Loose the two retaining knobs andremove the cover. If the engine has apre-filter, it is mounted on the inside ofthe cover. R...

English- 42 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the line-mounted fuel filter every100 hours (once per season) or moreregularly if it is clogged. Replace the filter as follows: 1. Move the hose clamps away from thefilter. Use flat-nosed pliers. 2. Pull the filter loose from the hose ends. 3...

English- 43 MAINTENANCE Checking the V-belts Deck belt V-belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. Deck belt removal • Park on a level surface. Apply parkingbrake. • Lower the deck into the lowest cuttingposition • Disengage belt tension by pushinginward on deck belt i...

English- 44 MAINTENANCE Deck belt installation NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt,refer to the routing decal on bottom of seat. • Wrap the deck belt around the electricclutch pulley that is located on the engineshaft. • Route the belt forward between the EZT(E-Series Zeroturn Transaxles) and...

English- 45 MAINTENANCE EZT belt To replace EZT (E-Series ZeroturnTransaxle) belt Park the mower on a level surface. Engagethe parking brake. EZT belt removal NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan blades on the EZT´s as this can affect coolingor damage the EZT´s • Remove the deck belt (see to repla...

English- 46 MAINTENANCE Checking the Blades In order to attain the best mowing effect, it isimportant that the blades are well sharpenedand not damaged. Bent or cracked blades or blades with largenicks should be replaced. Check the blade mounts. Damaged blades should be replaced whenhitting obstacle...

English- 47 MAINTENANCE • Install new or re-sharpened blade withstamped "GRASS SIDE" facing towardsground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP”facing deck and cutter housing. • Install and tighten blade bolt securely. Torque blade bolt to 27-35 ft/lb(35-45 Nm). Adjusting the Mower Deck Chech the ti...

English- 48 MAINTENANCE To level deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a levelsurface. Make sure the tires are inflated tothe correct pressure. See “Technical Data” onpage 63. If tires are under or over inflated,you can not properly adjust your deck. NOTE: It may be easier to adjust the front l...

English- 50 MAINTENANCE To adjust anti-scalp rollers Only some 42” deck have anti-scalp rollers. Anti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted whenthey are just slightly off of the ground whenthe deck is at the desired cutting height in theoperating position. Anti-scalp rollers thenkeep the deck in the p...

English- 51 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Washing Regular cleaning and washing, especiallyunder the mower deck, will increase themachine’s lifespan. Make it a habit to cleanthe machine directly after use (after it iscooled), before the dirt sticks. Do not spray water on the top of the mowerdeck. Use comp...

English- 52 LUBRICATION Lubrication Lubrication Schedule 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 disu...

English- 53 LUBRICATION Lubricating the Cables If possible, grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating.Refit the rubber covers on the cables after lubrication. Cables with sheaths will bind if they are notlubricated regularly. If a cable binds, it can...

English- 54 LUBRICATION 1. Place the machine on a flat surface. 2. Remove the yellow cap and fit a hose tothe drain valve. 3. Place a container under the enginewhere the hose from the oil drain valveexits. 4. Remove the dipstick and open the drainvalve by turning and pulling out the blacksleeve. 5. ...

English- 55 LUBRICATION Checking the oil level Check the oil level in the engine when themachine is standing level and the engine isstopped. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and thenreplace it. The dipstick should be screwed into place. Take the dipstick out again and read the oillevel. The oil l...

English- 56 LUBRICATION 2. Engine oil (Kohler) Changing the engine oil The engine oil should be changed for the firsttime after 5-8 hours of operation. Thereafter,it should be changed every 50 hours. 1. Place the machine on a flat surface. 2. Place a container under the engine wherethe oil drain exi...

English- 57 LUBRICATION Checking the oil level Check the oil level in the engine when the machineis standing level and the engine is stopped. Pull up the dipstick, wipe it clean and then replace it. The dipstick must be fully pushed down. Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level. The oil l...

English- 58 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause The engine will not start. • The blade switch is engaged. • The steering controls are not locked in theneutral position. • The driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat. • The parking brake is not activated. • The battery is de...

English- 61 STORAGE Storage Winter Storage At the end of the mowing season, the machineshould be readied for storage (or if it will not be inuse for longer than 30 days). Fuel allowed tostand for long periods of time (30 days or more)can leave sticky residues that can foul thecarburetor and disrupt ...

English- 62 WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram 1. Battery 2. Accessory outlet 3. Key switch 4. To engine pigtail 5. Hour meter 6. Seat switch 7. Run relay 8. Blade switch 9. Brake relay 10. Electric clutch 11. Brake switch 12. Start relay 13. Strarter solenoid 14. Left motion controllever 15. Right moti...

English -63 TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data Z3815 Z4218 Z4217 Engine Manufacturer Briggs and Stratton Kohler Briggs and Stratton Type Intek Single Courage Intek single Power 15 hp / 11 kW 18 hp / 13.4 kW 17.5 hp / 12.9 kW Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Oil capacity excl filter 1.5 qt / 1.4 liter...

English- 64 TECHNICAL DATA Equipment Cutting width 38” / 96.5 cm 42” / 107 cm 42” / 107 cm Cutting height 1.5”- 4” / 3.8 - 10.2 cm 1.5”- 4” / 3.8 - 10.2 cm 1.5”- 4” / 3.8 - 10.2 cm Uncut circle 0 0 0 Number of blades 2 2 2 Blade length 19 1/4” / 489 mm 21” / 533 mm 21” / 533 mm Nose rollers None Opt...

English -65 TECHNICAL DATA Accessories Head lights BioClip attachment (Mulch clip) Collection system Utility box Torque Specifications ·Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm) ·Deck pulley bolts 45 ft/lb (61 Nm) ·Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) ·Blade bolt 27-35 ft/lb (35-45 Nm) ·Standard ¼” fasteners 9 ...

English- 66 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES 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, (Californian emission rules etc...

English- 67 SERVICE JOURNAL Service Journal Action Delivery Service 1. Charge the battery. 2. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 1 bar (15 PSI). 3. Mount the steering controls in the normal position. 4. Connect the to the cables for the seat’ssafety switch. 5. Check that the right amount of o...

English- 68 SERVICE JOURNAL After the First 5-8 Hours 1. Change engine oil.

English- 69 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Sharpen/Replace mower blades if required. 2. Lubricate the caster wheels. 3. Check the tire pressures. 4. Check battery with cables. 5. Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake. 6. Clean the air cleaner’s pre-fil...

English- 70 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 50-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service. 2. Clean/replace the air cleaner’s filter cartridge (paper filter)(shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions). 3. Change the engine oil. 4. Inspect muffler/spark arrester. 5. Chec...

English- 71 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 100-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service. 2. Perform the 50-hour service. 3. Change the engine oil filter. 4. Clean/replace the spark plug. 5. Clean the cooling fins on the engine and transmission. 6. Check V-belts. 7. Check ti...

English- 72 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 300-Hour Service 1. Inspect the machine. Come to agreement with the customeras to which additional work is to be carried out. 2. Perform the 25-hour service. 3. Perform the 50-hour service. 4. Perform the 100-hour service. 5. Check/ad...

English- 73 SERVICE JOURNAL At Least Once Each Year 1. Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours). 2. Replace the air cleaner ’s pre-filter (Oil-foam) (300 hours). 3. Replace the air filter ’s paper cartridge. 4. Change the engine oil (50 hours). 5. Replace the engine oil filter (100 hours). 7...