Husqvarna CZ4815KAA User Manual

Operators Manual968999219 / CZ4815KAA968999220 / CZ4817KOAModels:Please read these instructions carefully and makesure you understand them before usin

10CHECKLISTPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWINGCHECKLIST• All assembly instructions have beencompleted• No remaining loose parts in crate• Seat is adjusted pro

11OPERATIONCONTROLS1. PTO SWITCH – Used to engage ordisengage the deck blades.2. FOOT PEDAL – Used to raise, lower andselect various cutting heights o

12OPERATIONHOW TO USE YOUR MOWERTO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 3)Your mower is equipped with an operatorpresence system. When the engine is running,a

13FIGURE 4AOPERATIONThe deck cutting height is obtained by pressingthe foot pedal forward to lift the deck. To lowerthe deck, you apply pressure to t

14TO OPERATE MOWERYour mower is equipped with an operatorpresence system. When the engine is running,any attempt by the operator to leave the seatwit

15• The slowest speed possible should beused before starting up or down hills.• Avoid stopping or changing speed onhills.• If stopping is absolutely n

16OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3)When starting the engine for the first time or ifthe engine has run out of fuel, it will take extracranking tim

17MOWING TIPS• The cutting deck should be properlyleveled for best mowing performance.See “TO LEVEL DECK” in the Serviceand Adjustment section of this

18Check Brake OperationCheck Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andInterlock SystemsCheck for Loose FastenersSharpen/Replace mower BladesLubrication

19LUBRICATION CHARTCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESIMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THEPIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLONBEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL

2Congratulations on the purchase of your HUSQVARNA mower. This manual has been preparedfor the owners and operators of the models called out on the fr

20IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEATTREATED.CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESFIGURE 8TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 9)Care should be taken to keep the blade ba

21V-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after100 hours of operation and replace if necessary.The Belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if

22CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff toprevent engine damage from overheating. Referto your engin

23CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESFIGURE 13CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. ofall foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeo

24SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTWARNINGBEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICEOR ADJUSTMENTS:• Set park brake to engaged position.• Place PTO switch in the disengagedpo

25FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 16).IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BESURE T

26DECK BELT INSTALLATION (See Figs. 17 and 18)NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, referto the routing decal on the front edge of thedeck.• Wra

27SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSitting on the seat, in the operators position,press both control levers forward. If both controllevers line up with each oth

28REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 19)SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTWARNINGDo not short battery terminals by allowinga wrench or any other object to contactboth te

29SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT• 1/4" gap should exist between the "U"shaped brake arm and the inside of thebrake bolt head. See Fig. 21."

3CONTENTSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4General use and safety rules ... 4Driving on slopes ... 4Children safety...

30STORAGEImmediately prepare your mower for storage atthe end of the season or if the mower will not beused for 30 days or more.WARNINGNever store the

31CYLINDER(S)STORAGE• Remove spark plug(s).• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plughole(s) into cylinder(s).• Install plugs.• Turn ignition key to &

32TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark

33TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONEngine continues torun when operatorleaves seat withattachment1. Faulty operator-safety presence control

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4SAFETY RULESDANGER !THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWINGOBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUC

5SAFETY RULES• Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, orembankments. The mower could suddenlyturn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliffor ditch, or

6• Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.• Never carry passengers or children evenwith the bla

7SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY 5.6 GALLONSAND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (SPI-SF-SJ): SEE YOUR ENGINEOWNERS MANUALSPARK PLUG: SEE ENGINE MANUALGR

8ASSEMBLYYour new mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left un-assembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe an

9NOTE: You may now roll or drive the mower offof the skid. Follow the appropriate instructionbelow to remove the mower from the skid.Adjustments may