Husqvarna BZ 27 User Manual

BZ 27BZ 34Operator´s manualPlease read these instructions carefully and make sureyou understand them before using the machine.English

English- 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete stop, and remove ignitio

English- 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. Such instructions should emphasize: 1. th

English- 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in seve

English- 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attr

English- 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasol

English- 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand, because the heat from the engine and t

English- 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately.• Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosi

English- 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.• Never

English- 16 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not tow any trailers, etc. with this mower. They may jackknife or overturn causing damage to the mower and possi

English- 17 CONTROLS Controls This operator’s manual describes the Husqvarna Zero Turn Rider. The mower is fitted with a liquid cooled, 3 cylinder Dai

English- 18 CONTROLS Gauges Water temperature gauge- indicates coolant temperature and warns of overheat situation.Ammeter - indicates amount of elec

English- 19 CONTROLS Engaging the Mower Deck In order to engage the mower deck, pull the knob out; the mower deck is disengaged when the knob is depr

English-20CONTROLSMotion Control LeversThe machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two motion control levers. The motion con

English-21CONTROLSIf the steering controls are in uneven positions when standing still, they can be adjusted using the adjustment screws, not the link

English-22CONTROLSRefuelingThe machine has two fuel tanks, one on each side just behind the seat. The tanks hold 11.4 gallons, 5.7 gallons each.The en

English-23CONTROLSManual Lifting Lever with Foot Assist for the Mower DeckThe lifting lever is used to place the mower deck in the transport position

English-24CONTROLSRelaysThe relays and glow plug timer are located in a holder to the right side of the seat.TrackingThe tracking knob is located in f

English-25OPERATIONOperationRead "Safety Instructions" section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine.TrainingZero turn

English-26OPERATIONBefore Starting• Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine.• Perform the daily maintenance bef

English-27OPERATION4. Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch.5. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral po

English- 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Contents Contents...1Introduction ...

English-28OPERATION7. Open the fuel valve for the selected fuel tank.8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position.9. When the engine st

English-29OPERATION10. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle.Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, ”half throttle”, for 3-5 minutes be

English-30OPERATIONTo attach jumper cables• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking care not to short a

English-31OPERATION5. On power units push the hydraulic lift switch froward to lower the deck to the selected pin position.6. Engage the mower deck by

English-32OPERATIONOperating on hillsRead the Safety Instructions "Driving on Slopes" in the "Safety Instructions" section. • The

English-33OPERATIONMowing Tips• Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid collisions.• Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it unti

English-34OPERATIONStopping the EngineAllow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopping it, if it has

English-35OPERATIONMoving by HandIn order for the machine to be moved with the engine turned off, the vent screws on both hydraulic pumps must be open

English-36MAINTENANCEMaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleThe following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those

English-37MAINTENANCE 1) First change after 8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours. 2) In

English- 2WARNING!Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must unders

English-38MAINTENANCEBatteryYour mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. However, periodic charging of the batt

English-39MAINTENANCE9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut.10. Fit the terminal guard.

English-40MAINTENANCEChecking the Engine's Cooling Air IntakeCheck that the engine’s cooling air intake is free from leaves, grass, and dirt. If

English-41MAINTENANCEReplacing the Air Filter If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly and the dust load indicator has turned red the air filter may b

English-42MAINTENANCEFilter replacement1. Unfasten the two plastic clamps on the sides of the air filter cover. Remove the air filter cover.2. Remove th

English-43MAINTENANCEReplacing the Fuel Filter The fuel filter is located with the priming pump.Replace the fuel filter every 800 hours (once per season

English-44MAINTENANCEIt is extremely important that when antifreeze is used, that it be mixed with water in a separate container before adding. NEVER

English-45MAINTENANCEChecking the Parking BrakeVisually check that no damage is found on the lever, links, or switch belonging to the parking brake. P

English-46MAINTENANCEChecking the V-beltsDeck beltCheck every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks. NOTE: The belt will s

English-47MAINTENANCETo reinstall belt: Swing pump idler pulley toward engine to route belt around it. Then route belt around the pulley for left pump

English- 3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna ride-on mower. This machine is built for the greatest effici

English-48MAINTENANCEBlade replacement:• Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.• Tunnel deck blades are sharpened on both sides and can be ins

English-49MAINTENANCEAdjusting the Mower DeckLeveling1. Position the mower on a level, preferably concrete, surface.2. Check the pressure in all four

English-50MAINTENANCETo adjust anti-scalp rollersAnti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they are just slightly off of the ground when the deck

English-51MAINTENANCEChecking the Hydraulic SystemTotal System Capacity...1.125 gal.To check the hydraulic fluid level, locate the hydra

English-52MAINTENANCEMotion Control Linkage AdjustmentThis adjustment must be made with the rear wheels rotating. Raise the rear of the machine and bl

English-53MAINTENANCEDeck Lift Power UnitThe system is pre-filled and factory sealed. In the event it becomes necessary to replace oil in the reservoir

English-54MAINTENANCECleaning and WashingRegular cleaning and washing, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s lifespan. Make it

English-55LUBRICATIONLubricationLubrication Schedule GeneralRemove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication.When lubrica

English-56LUBRICATIONLubricating the CablesIf possible, grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating. R

English-57LUBRICATION3. Engine OilChanging the Engine OilThe engine oil shall be changed for the first time after 50 hours of operation. Thereafter, it

English- 4 INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna’s products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. Th

English-58LUBRICATIONThe oil level shall lie between the markings on the dipstick. If the level is approaching the ”ADD” mark, top up the oil to the ”

English-59LUBRICATION6. Front Wheel BearingsLubricate with a grease gun, one zerk for each set of wheel bearings, until the grease is forced out.Use o

English-60LUBRICATION9. Steering Control ShaftsTip the driver’s seat.Lubricate with a grease gun, one zerk for each steering control shaft, until the

English-61LUBRICATION12. Belt Adjuster, Hydraulic PumpsLubricate using a grease gun, one zerk, until the grease squeezes out.Use only good quality mol

English-62TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDETrouble Shooting GuideProblem CauseThe engine will not start. • The blade switch is engaged.• The steering controls ar

English-63TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEThe engine overheats. • Clogged air intake or cooling fins.• Engine overloaded.• Poor ventilation around engine.• Defe

English-64TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEUneven mowing results. • Different air pressure in the tires on the left andright sides.• Bent blades.• The chains for

English-65STORAGEStorageWinter StorageAt the end of the mowing season, the machine should be readied for storage (or if it will not be in use for long

English-66WIRING DIAGRAMSWiring diagram1. Battery2. Accessory outlet3. Key switch4. To engine pigtail5. Hour meter6. Seat switch7. Run relay8. Blade s

English-67TECHNICAL DATATechnical Data BZ27 BZ34EngineManufacturer Diahatsu DiahatsuType DM 950D DM 954TDPower 27 HP 34 HPLubrication Pressure with oi

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

English-68TECHNICAL DATAEquipmentCutting width 61 in 61 in and 72 in.Cutting height (Tunnel Ram Deck) 1.5”- 6” / 3.8 - 15.5 cm 1.5”- 6” / 3.8 - 15.5 c

English-69TECHNICAL DATAAccessoriesFront baffle kitMulch kitsROPS Roll Over Protection SystemTorque Specifications·Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67

English-70CONFORMITY CERTIFICATESConformity Certificates For Models Listed Below:Model 968999315/BZ27 (Serial Numbers: 054600001 – 065299999)Model 9689

English-71SERVICE JOURNALService Journal ActionDelivery Service1. Charge the battery.2. Mount the rear wheels.3. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheel

English-72SERVICE JOURNALAction20. Inform the customer about:The need and advantages of following the service schedule.The need and advantages of leav

English-73SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign25-Hour Service1. Check the hydraulic system’s oil level.2. Check the tire pressures.3.

English-74SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign50-Hour Service1. Perform the 25-hour service.2. Lubricate the front wheel bearings.3. L

English-75SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign100-Hour Service1. Perform the 25-hour service.2. Perform the 50-hour service.3. Change

English-76SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign300-Hour Service1. Inspect the machine. Come to agreement with the customer as to which

English-77SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, signAt Least Once Each Year1. Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours).2. Replace th

English- 6 SYMBOLS AND DECALSWhole bodyexposure to thrown objects.Severing of fingers and toes.Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is r

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English- 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS C