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Thank you for buying an HUSQVARNA! Before operating your new mower, read, understand
and follow the important safety instructions and the other instructions contained in this manual.
Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly.
SAFETY REQUIRES GOOD JUDGEMENT, CAREFUL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE.
MANUAL NO. 539104771 REV.01 (05/23/00)
Operator's Manual for:
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MODELS
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968 99 91-53
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968 99 91-54
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968 99 91-55
ZTH5223A
ZTH5225A
ZTH6125A
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- Page 1 Thank you for buying an HUSQVARNA! Before operating your new mower, read, understand and follow the important safety instructions and the other instructions contained in this manual. Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. SAFETY REQUIRES GOOD JUDGEMENT, CAREFUL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE.
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Page 2: Technical Assistance
Congratulations on the purchase of your Husqvarna mower. This manual has been prepared for the owners and operators of the Zero Turn Large Frame 52" and 61" commercial mowers. Read, understand and follow the safety and operating instructions. Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SAFETY: 1. Training 2. Preparation 3. Operation 4. Transportation 5. Maintenance SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Park brake 2. Cutting height 3. Mower deck leveling 4. Mule drive belt tension 5.Throttle lever tension 6. Reverse spring detent adjustment 7. Motion control linkage adjustment OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. -
Page 4: Training
SAFETY TRAINING: 1. Read this manual carefully and question your dealer if something is not clear. 2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. 3. Never allow children, teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. -
Page 5: Maintenance
4. To reduce the risk of fire, keep the mower free of grass, leaves and excessive grease or oil. 5. Have your mower inspected and serviced each year by an authorized Husqvarna dealer. 6. Use only authentic Husqvarna replacement parts to insure the safety and quality of your mower is maintained. -
Page 6: Equipment Setup And Adjustments
EQUIPMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Uncrate mower 2. Mount drive wheels using the four lug nuts installed on the hub. 3. Check tire pressure in all four tires. Pressure for all four tires is 15 psi 4. Remove the motion control levers and install on the outside of the control arms (See figure 1). -
Page 7: Park Brake
ADJUSTMENTS PARK BRAKE: 1. Stop engine and remove key. Release park brake and measure the length of the spring. The distance between the washers on each end of the spring should be 2-7/8" (See Fig 2 ). 2. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut below the spring. Then rotate nut to desired position so the proper distance between the washers is obtained. -
Page 8: Mule Drive Belt Tension
ADJUSTMENTS Figure 3 MULE DRIVE BELT TENSION: 1. Stop engine and remove the key. 2. Check to make sure the bolt head in the spring loaded idler pulley, on the left side of the engine deck is positioned between the two alignment holes in the left support plate (See Fig 4). - Page 9 5. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the nut against the yoke. Apply slight rearward pres- sure to the motion control lever and turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the proper direc- tion until the lever is centered in the neutral slot. NOTE: if properly adjusted the motion control levers will return to neutral from the reverse position and reverse motion will stop if levers are released.
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Page 10: Motion Control Linkage Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS MOTION CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT: 1. This adjustment must be made with the drive wheels rotating. Raise rear of the unit and block it up so the wheels are free to rotate. CAUTION: Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating tires. 2. - Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: To begin motion the operator must be in the seat and the brake disengaged before the levers can be moved from the neutral slots or the engine will kill. By moving the levers an equal amount forward or back the mower will move in a straight line in that direction.
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Page 12: Starting And Operation
STARTING AND OPERATION: 1. Operator must be sitting in the seat. Engage park brake, blades off and place the motion control levers in the neutral slots. (See figure 6) 2. Adjust throttle to 1/2 and set choke (if needed) turn key and release as soon as engine starts. -
Page 13: Pump Drive Belt Compartment
MAINTENANCE 1. Engine oil level: Check daily with engine cold and on a flat surface. Remove the dipstick and wipe clean. Reinsert the dipstick all the way. Remove the dipstick and check oil level. If oil level is low remove oil fill cap and add oil. Use engine manufacturers specifications for type of oil. 2. -
Page 14: Tire Pressure
Remove the filter and allow any oil to drain from the filter head. Then replace with new filter. Use only Husqvarna p/ n 539102606, filter which has a bypass valve it and the correct micron filter. Loosen hose from fitting under hydraulic tank and allow tank to drain, reinstall hose to fitting. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM Engine won’t start Mower will not move or moves slowly or hard Blades won’t engage Uneven cut Cut is ragged Mower moves when in neutral position Mower pulls left or right When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example, no fuel or battery disconnected when the engine will not start. -
Page 16: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 17: Service Record
SERVICE RECORD DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE SERVICE DONE BY DATE...
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