Husqvarna RZ54i / 967003604 manual

Operator Manual Please read the operator man ual carefull y and make sur e y ou understand the instructions befor e using the machine. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product war ranty . RZ54i / 967003604[...]

©2013. All rights reserved. Orangeburg, SC. Printed in U.S.A. T o implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification. Note that no legal demands can be placed based on the information contained in these instructions. Use only original parts for repairs. The use of other parts voids the warranty . Do not [...]

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 5 Driving and T ransport on Public Roads ...................... 5 T owing ......................................................................... 5 Operating .................................................................... 5 Good Service ....................[...]

W ARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower . Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the in[...]

5 INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna ride-on mower . This machine is built for superior efficiency to rapidly mow primarily large areas. A contr ol panel easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering contr ols both contribute to the machine’s perfor mance. This manual is a v[...]

6 INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna's products are sold only in specialized retail stor es with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the pr oduct is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer . See the certificate in the Ser vice Jo[...]

7 SYMBOLS AND DECALS R N These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. W ARNING! Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. Used in this publi[...]

8 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Moving sharp blades under cover W arning! Rotating blades, keep away from the discharge deck Do not touch parts Battery acid is corrosive, explosive and flammable Read Operator Manual Shut off engine befor e perfor ming any maintenance or repair work Keep a safe distance from the machine Use on slopes no greater than 10° No p[...]

9 SAFETY Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety . Read them carefully . General Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • It is recommended that someone be awar e that you are mowing and can pr ovide help in case of injury or accident. • Do not put hands o[...]

10 SAFETY 8011-520 Ne ver tak e passengers • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher , or unclogging the discharge guard. • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the[...]

11 SAFETY Personal Safety Equipment 8011-670 P ersonal protective equipment 6003-004 Mow up and do wn, not side to side • Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine. • Never use the machine when barefoot. • Always wear protective shoes or boots, pr eferably with steel toe caps. • Always wear approved p[...]

12 SAFETY 8011-519 Be e xtra cautious when driving on slopes 8011-517 Ne ver allo w children to operate the machine 8011-518 K eep children awa y from work area • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting a foot on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-of fs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the[...]

13 SAFETY Safe Handling of Gasoline 8011-516 Ne ver fill the fuel tank indoors W ARNING! The engine must not be started when the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. W ARNING! The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation. There is risk for burns if touched. Allow engine[...]

14 SAFETY 8011-515 Ne ver driv e the machine in an enclosed space General Maintenance • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation r egularly . • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other de[...]

15 SAFETY Sparking can occur when working with the battery and the heavy cables of the starter circuit. This can cause battery explosion, fire or eye injury . Sparking in this circuit can not occur after the chassis cable (normally negative, black) is removed from the battery . 6003-009 Do not smoke when perf or ming maintenance on the batter y , [...]

16 SAFETY Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions. The engine can only be started when: • The mower blades are disengaged. • The park brake is on. • The motion control levers ar e in neutral. After the machine is started, the engine will continue to run for ?[...]

17 SAFETY IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION The park brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport. Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over . W ARNING! Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate[...]

18 CONTROLS This operator manual describes the Husqvarna Zero T ur n Rider . The rider is fitted with a Briggs & Stratton four -stroke overhead valve engine. T ransmission from the engine is made via a belt- Control Locations driven hydraulic pumps. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is r egulated and thereby the direction a[...]

19 CONTROLS 8058-251 Steering controls Steering Control Levers The machine’s speed and direction ar e continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forwar d or backward about a neutral position. Further more, ther e is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls ar e moved outward. When[...]

20 CONTROLS Park Brake 8058-187 P ar k brak e released Throttle Control The throttle contr ol regulates the engine speed and the rate of rotation of the blades, assuming the blade switch is pulled up. T o increase or decr ease the engine speed, the control is moved forward or back r espectively . Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as ther e [...]

21 CONTROLS 1 2 Blade Switch T o engage the mower deck, pull the blade switch knob up. The mower blades are disengaged when the knob is pressed down. 8058-247 Blade s witch Ignition Switch The ignition switch is placed on the control panel and is used to start and stop the engine. See SmartSwitch Ignition and Star ting in the Operation section for [...]

22 CONTROLS Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted lengthways. When making adjustments, the lever under the right side of the seat is pulled up, after which the seat can be moved backward or forwar d. 8058-252 Lengthwa ys adjustment IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Seat should not be adjusted while unit is in motion. T racking Knob If the mower is n[...]

23 CONTROLS Fuse The 20 amp primary fuse is located on the left hand side of the machine. It is accessed by tilting the seat forward. The fuse is a flat pin type used in automobiles. 8058-234 Fuse Fuel T ank Read the safety instructions before r efueling. The machine has one fuel tank, just behind the console. The tank capacity is 3.5 gallons (13.[...]

24 CONTROLS Fuel Shut Off V alve The fuel shut off valve is located at the left r ear of the seat. The valve is off when the handle tab is turned perpendicular to the fuel line. 8011-419 Fuel shut off valv e in the CLOSED position Cutting Height Adjuster T o set the desired deck cutting height, pr ess the release button and move the lever forwar d [...]

25 OPERA TION Read the Saf ety section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. T raining Due to unique steering capabilities, zero turn mowers are far mor e maneuverable than typical riding mowers. This section should be reviewed in its entir ety prior to attempting to move the mower under its own power . When first operating [...]

26 OPERA TION 1 2 SmartSwitch Ignition NO TES: The def ault passcode [321] is preset at the f actor y . F or saf ety and security , the passcode should be changed prior to use. Resetting ignition system passcode 1. T o initialize the ignition system, press the ST ART/ STOP (S/S) button on the ignition switch or sit on the seat. The blue indicator w[...]

27 OPERA TION Before Starting 1. Read the sections on Saf ety and Controls before starting the machine. 2. Perfor m the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). 3. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank. 4. Adjust the seat to the desired position. 8058-255 Secure selected cutting height[...]

28 OPERA TION Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat. 2. Raise the mower deck by pushing the release button on the top of the lifting lever . Pull the lifting lever backward to the locked (transport) position. 3. Activate the park brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards. 4. Disengage the mower blades by pressing t[...]

29 OPERA TION 8058-190 Place controls in neutral position 8058-248 Full throttle position 5. Move the steering controls outwar d to the locked (outer) neutral position. 6. Move the throttle lever to the full thr ottle position. NO TE: There is a detent at the full throttle position to aid in setting the control. If the temperature is below 32 O F ,[...]

30 OPERA TION W ARNING! Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces. 8058-253 Press S/S button to start 8. W[...]

31 OPERA TION 8058-237 P ar k brak e fault light Ignition System Faults The SmartSwitch Ignition is programmed to warn when any part of the safety system is not being followed and will not allow the unit to be started until all system faults are r esolved. The park brake fault light will blink if the park brake has not been engaged. 8058-238 Blade [...]

32 OPERA TION Running 1. Release the park brake by pushing the top release button in and moving the lever downwar d. NO TE: The mow er is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the oper ator to leav e the seat without first setting the park brake will shut off the engine . 2. Move the steering control[...]

33 OPERA TION Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the mid thr ottle position. 2. Move the steering controls outwar d. 3. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the blade switch down. 8058-249 Disengage the mower dec k and move throttle to minim um 4. When the machine is standing still, activate the park brake by pushing the lever release butt[...]

34 OPERA TION Operating On Hills Read the safety instructions Driving on Slopes in the Saf ety section. 8058-187 P ar k brak e released W ARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes. 8058-190 Place controls in neutral position • The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up [...]

35 OPERA TION Mowing Tips • Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid collisions. • Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing r esult is attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2½" (64 mm) during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm) during the hot months. For healthier and better looki[...]

36 OPERA TION Headlights Use Button 2 to turn on/off the headlights. When the engine is in start mode, press the button to turn the headlights on. A blinking Button 2 light signals that one or both headlights are not working. The headlights can also be used when the ignition switch is not activated or the unit is not running. Press Button 2 and the[...]

37 OPERA TION Moving Machine By Hand When pushing or pulling the mower , engage the EZT bypass linkages. The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine guard. 1. Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. 2. Engage the park brake. 3. Pull the EZT bypass linkages up and out of the keyhole slots. Release th[...]

38 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedur es that must be perfor med on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual service carried out by MAINTENANCE Daily At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours Before After 25 50 100 300 Check [...]

39 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Daily At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours Before After 25 50 100 300 Check/adjust throttle cable ■ Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys ● ● Change the engine oil 1) ■ ■ Replace the engine oil filter ■ ■ Clean/replace the spark plugs ■ ■ Replace the fuel filter ● ● Replace pa[...]

40 MAINTENANCE Battery Y our 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 ter minals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • See chart for charging times. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Do not att[...]

41 MAINTENANCE Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions. The engine can only be started when: 1. the mower deck is disengaged, 2. the steering controls ar e in the outer , locked neutral position, 3. the park brake is on. Make daily inspections to ensure that the saf[...]

42 MAINTENANCE Tire Pressures All tires should be at 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar . 8011-564 Check tire pressures Anti-scalp Rollers Anti-scalp rollers ar e properly adjusted when they are just slightly off of the gr ound when the deck is at the desired cutting height in the operating position. Anti- scalp rollers then keep the deck in the pr oper posi[...]

43 MAINTENANCE 1 2 V -belts Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks. NO TE: The belt will show some small cr acks in normal operation. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear . Deck Belt Removal 1. Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake. 2. Lower the deck into the lowes[...]

44 MAINTENANCE 1 3 2 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required. Do not use lower grade hardware than specified. 8058-129 1. Blade 2. Blade bolt (special) 3. Spindle housing Blade attachment Cutting Blades T o attain the best mowing effect, it is important that blades are well sharpened an[...]

45 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure the tires ar e inflated to the correct pressur e. See T echnical Data / T ransmission. If tires ar e under or over inflated, the deck cannot be properly adjusted. Raise the deck to the highest (transport) position. The deck shoul[...]

46 MAINTENANCE IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing. Cleaning Regular cleaning, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s life-span. Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), before the debris sticks. Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck. Use com[...]

47 LUBRICA TION General 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 disulphide grease. For daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly . Wipe away excess grease after lubrication. It is important to avoid getting lubricant on th[...]

48 LUBRICA TION Wheel and Deck Zerks Use only good quality bearing grease. Grease fr om well-known brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality . Front Wheel Mount Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a gr ease gun on each set of wheel bearings. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a gr ease gun on each set of wheel[...]

49 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Engine will not start • Blade switch is engaged. • Steering controls ar e not locked in the neutral position • Park brake is not activated • Battery is dead • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. • Fuel supply is closed • Clogged fuel filter or fuel line • Ignition system faulty Starter doe[...]

50 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Engine overheats • Clogged air intake or cooling fins • Engine overloaded • Poor ventilation around engine • Defective engine speed regulator • T oo little or no oil in the engine • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. • Fouled spark plugs Battery not charging • Poor contact of the battery [...]

51 ST ORAGE Winter Storage The machine should be readied for storage at the end of the mowing season or if it will not be in use for longer than 30 days. Fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can plug the carbur etor and disrupt engine function. Fuel stabilizers are an acceptable option as r[...]

52 SCHEMA TIC[...]

53 TECHNICAL DA T A Engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton T ype Endurance Power 24 hp 1) Lubrication Pressur e with oil filter Fuel Min 87 octane unleaded (Max ethanol 10%, Max MTBE 15%) Fuel tank capacity 3.5 gallons / 13.25 liters Cooling Air cooled Air filter Standard Alternator 12V Starter Electric T ransmission T ransmission Hydrostatic [...]

54 TECHNICAL DA T A Engine crankshaft bolt 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Deck pulley bolts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Blade bolt 55 ft/lb (75 Nm) Standard ¼" fasteners 9 ft/lb (12 Nm) Standard 5 / 16 " fasteners 18 ft/lb (25 Nm) Standard 3 / 8 " fasteners 33 ft/lb (44 Nm) Standard 7 / 16 " fasteners 52 ft/lb (70 Nm) Stand[...]

55 CONFORMITY CERTIFICA TES USA requirements Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfill the requir ements. This is also applicable to special requir ements for any of the states, (Califor nia emission rules etc.). Do not remove any of these labels. Certificates can also be supplied with [...]

56 SER VICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Delivery Service Charge the battery q Adjust the tire pr essure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar) q Mount the steering controls in the normal position q Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch q Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine q Adjust the positi[...]

57 SER VICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service Check the fuel pump’s air filter q Sharpen/Replace mower blades if requir ed q Check the tire pr essures q Check battery with cables q Lubricate according to lubrication chart q Check/clean the eng[...]

58 SER VICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 100-Hour Service Perfor m the 25-hour service q Perfor m the 50-hour service q Change the engine oil filter q Clean/replace the spark plugs q Replace the fuel filter q Check V -belts q Check tighten caster wheel ax[...]

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