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Operator´s manual CZE 4818 Please read these instructions carefully and make sure English you understand them before using the machine.
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GOOD SERVICE Husqvarna products are sold all over the world and 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 retailer.
CONTENTS SYMBOLS AND DECALS ..............4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............5 General use ................5 Driving on slopes ..............7 Children ................. 8 Transport ................10 SPECIFICATIONS ................11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..........11 ASSEMBLY ..................12 Tools Required for Assembly ..........12 Unpack Crate ..............
SYMBOLS AND DECALS Reverse Neutral Slow Choke Fast Warning Danger Fuel Caution Ignition Mower deck Mower disengaged deck engaged Parking Stop Start brake Do not stand here Do not tow or push mower Do not put pressure on unless you engage the IZT drive levers.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. WARNING! This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns your safety. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so WARNING! that the blades do not hit them. Never drive Engine exhaust and certain over foreign objects. vehicle components contain • Only use the machine in daylight or in other or emit c hemicals considered well-lit conditions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk is greatest that the driver will lose control or the machine will tip over, which can result in serious injury or death. All slopes require extra caution.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the machine. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing work. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Do WARNING! not smoke. Do not fill fuel in the vicinity of The engine, the exhaust system, sparks or open flames. and the hydraulic system’s compo- • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine nents become very warm during must not be started until the problem has operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.
ASSEMBLY Your new mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left un- assembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
ASSEMBLY BEFORE REMOVING THE MOWER FROM THE SKID ATTACH SEAT (See Fig. 1) The seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so that the operator can comfortably reach the deck lift pedal and safely operate the mower. See "Service and Adjustment" Section of this manual.
ASSEMBLY CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE TO ROLL THE MOWER OFF OF THE SKID (See Operation section for location and Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting function of controls performance. • Check the tire pressure and adjust • Move to the rear of the mower, and place the accordingly.
OPERATION CONTROLS CZ-5 CZ-3 CZ-10 CZ-6 FIGURE 3 6. IZT (Integraded Zeroturn 1. PTO SWITCH – Used to engage or Transaxle)BYPASS LINKAGES disengage the deck blades. – Bypasses IZT’s for pushing or pulling 2. FOOT PEDAL – mower. Used to raise, lower and select various cutting heights of the deck.
OPERATION TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 3) HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER Always operate engine at full throttle. The TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 3) Throttle control is equipped with a choke detent. Pressing the throttle control all of the way forward will choke the engine.
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OPERATION NOTE: To begin motion the operator must be in the seat and the parking brake disengaged before the motion control levers can be moved from the neutral slots or the engine will kill. Fig. 4 and 4A. By moving the levers an equal amount forward or back the machine will move in a straight line in that direction.
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OPERATION TO ADJUST THE DECK CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5) The deck cutting height is obtained by pressing the foot pedal forward to lift the deck. To lower the deck, you apply pressure to the top side of the foot pedal and allow it to pivot while allowing the lift arm to rotate to the rear of the unit.
OPERATION TO ADJUST ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS (See Figure 6) TO OPERATE MOWER Your 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 park brake will shut off the engine.
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 7) 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. CZ-10 CAUTION FIGURE 7...
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your mower has been shipped from the factory, already filled with 10W-30 motor oil. • Check engine oil with the mower on level ground. • Refer to you Engine Owners Manual for correct oil level.
OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below) When starting the engine for the first time or if • When the engine starts, slowly pull the the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra throttle control back until the engine begins to cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the run smoothly.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHART GREASE LUBE POINTS EVERY 25 HOURS. CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE FRONT TIRES - 15 PSI REAR TIRES - 15 PSI REFER TO ENGINE OPERATORS MANUAL PRIOR TO SERVICING THE ENGINE. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TIRES BLADE CARE • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See For best results, mower blades must be kept "SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). sharp. Replace bent or damage blades. • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 9) BATTERY Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. •...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION CLEAN AIR SCREEN Refer to you Engine Owners Manual Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Refer TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 10). to your engine manual for the proper cleaning procedure.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Figs. 11 and 12) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If the fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. • First turn off the fuel valve that is located under the fuel tank of you mower.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING CZ-16 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Set park brake to engaged position. • Place PTO switch in the disengaged position (pressed down). • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove the key. • Make sure the blades and all moving FIGURE 13 parts have completely stopped.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 15). IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE- TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO- BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT OR BOTH REAR LINKAGES EQUALLY SO THE DECK WILL STAY LEVEL. CZ-19 To obtain the best cutting performance, the FIGURE 15...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE DECK BELT DECK BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 16 and 17) • Park on a level surface. Apply park brake. • Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position • Disengage the tension relief lever from the lock bracket.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE IZT (Integraded Zero- turn Transaxle) BELT (See Fig. 17) Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the park brake. IZT BELT REMOVAL NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan blades on the IZT’s as this can affect cooling or damage the IZT’s •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST CONTROL LEVERS (See Fig. 19) Sitting on the seat, in the operators position, press both control levers forward. If both control levers line up with each other, then no adjustment is needed. If they do not line up, follow instructions below.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO START AN ENGINE WITH A REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 20) WEAK BATTERY WARNING Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST PARK BRAKE Before making any adjustments: NOTE:Make sure the brake arm is engaged into brake sprocket on both sides. You can push the mower to make it engage into the sprocket. • With the park brake off the sping should measure 2 3/4”...
STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the mower will not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE WARNING FUEL SYSTEM Never store the mower with gasoline in the IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DE- tank inside a building where fumes may POSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL reach an open flame or spark.
STORAGE OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your mower indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4.
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Engine continues to 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not run when operator corrected, contact an authorized service center/ leaves seat with department. attachment Poor cut - uneven 1.