Husqvarna Z4822 manuale d’uso

Please read the operator’ s manual car efully and mak e sure y ou understand the instructions befor e using the machine. English Operator´s manual Z4822/968999301 Z4824/968999303[...]

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English- 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Content s Contents............... ................ ................. ................ ... 1 Introduction ............. ................ ................ ................ 3 Congratulations ................ ................. ................ ... 3 General ................ ................ ................ ..............[...]

English- 2 W ARNING! Failure to follow cautious opera ting practices can result in serious inju ry to the operator or other pe rsons. The owner must unde rst and these instructions , and must allow only trained persons who unders t and these instructions to ope rate the mower . Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must[...]

English- 3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna ri de-on mower . This mach ine is built for the gr eatest efficiency and rapid mowing primarily of large area s. Controls in one place and a hy drostatic transmission regulated by steering controls also contribute to the machine’ s performance. This manual i[...]

English-4 INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna’s product s are sold all ov er the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer rec eive only th e best support and service. Be fore the product is delivered, the machine has, for exampl e, been inspecte d and adjusted by your re tailer , see t[...]

English- 5 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and Decals These symbols are found on the mach ine and in the operator’s manual. S tudy them carefully so th at you know what they mean. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury or death , particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instru ctions given in the manual. [...]

English- 6 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Moving sharp blades under cover Whole body exposure to thrown objects. Severing of fingers & toes. Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running. Careful backing up, watch for other people. Carefu l going forward, watch for other people. Shut off engine & remove key before performing any maintena[...]

English- 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety . Read them carefully . IMPORT ANT : THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. F AILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS IN JURY OR DEA TH. General Operation • Read, understand,[...]

English- 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all part s to come to a complete st op before cleaning the machine, removin g the grass catcher , or unc logging the discharge guard. • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influenc[...]

English- 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal Safety Equipment • Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine. • Never use the machine when ba refoot. Always wear protecti ve shoes or boots, preferably with steel toecaps. • Always wear approved protect ive glasses or a full visor when assembling or driving. • A[...]

English- 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachment s; they can affect the st ability of the machine. Do not use on st eep slopes. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could sudden[...]

English- 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Safe Handling of Gasoline T o avoid personal injur y or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sour ces of ignition. • Use only approved gasoline cont ainer . • Never [...]

English- 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS the sun may otherwise cause the fuel to expand an d overflow . General Maintenance • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolt s tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly . • Keep machine free [...]

English- 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Acid in the eyes ca n cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately . • Be careful when serv icing the batter y . Explosive gases form in the battery . Never perform main tenance on the battery when smoking or near open fla mes or s parks. The battery can explo de and cause serious injury/damage. • Ensure tha[...]

English- 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS run over or into anything. If necessary , make repairs before st arting. • Never make adjustments with the engine running. • The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer . Only use approv ed repair parts for the machine. • The blades are sharp[...]

English- 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Customer responsibilities • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your mower . • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance” and "S torage” sections of this owner ’s manual. • This machine has no brain. Use yours! A spark arrester f[...]

English- 16 CONTROLS Controls This operator ’s manual describes the Husqvarna Zero T urn Rider . The rider is fitted with a Briggs and S tratton four-stroke engine developing 22-2 4 horse power . T ransmission from the engine is made via two belt-driven hydrostat transaxles, one for each drive wheel. Using the left and right steering controls, th[...]

English- 17 CONTROLS 1. Motion Control Levers The machine’s speed and dir ection are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. Furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls are moved outward. When both controls are in[...]

English- 18 CONTROLS 2. Seat adjustment knobs The seat can be adju sted lengthways. When making adjustments, loos en the four knobs under the seat pan, af ter which the seat can be moved backward or forward. Do not forget to tighten the knobs. 3. Fuses The fuses are located in the right front corner of the engine compartment. They are flat pin fuse[...]

English- 19 CONTROLS 4. By p ass linkages When pushing or pulling the mo wer , be sure to engage the IZT (I ntegraded Zeroturn T ransaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT byp ass linkages are locate d on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine gu ard. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. • Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and into [...]

English- 20 CONTROLS 5. Refueling The machine has one fuel t ank, just behind the seat. The tank capacity is 3 gallons (1 1.4 liters) . The engine will run on a minimum of 85-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adap ted alkylate gasoline can be used. See also T echnical Dat a concerning ethanol fuel . Methanol fuel is not allowed[...]

English- 21 CONTROLS 7. Ignition Switch The ignition key is placed on the driver ’s panel and i s used to start and stop the engine. 8. Choke Control The choke mode is use d for cold starts in order to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. The Throttle co ntrol is equipped with a ch oke detent. Pressing the throttle control all of the wa[...]

English- 22 CONTROLS 10. Hour Meter The hour meter displa ys the total operating time. It will flash CHG OIL (Change Oil) at 50 hour intervals. The flash du ration is one hour before and one hour af ter the interval. The CHG OIL icon will come on and shut off automatically . The hour meter can not be manually reset. 11 . P a r k i n g B r a k e The[...]

English- 23 CONTROLS 12. Cutting height pedal The deck cutting heig ht is obtained by pressing the foot peda l forward to lift the deck. T o lower the deck, you apply pressure to the top side of the fo ot pedal and allow it to pivot while allowing the lif t arm to rotate to the rear of the unit. T o stop in a desired cutting position, rot ate the f[...]

English- 24 OPERATION Operation Read "Safety Instructions" section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. T raining Zero turn mowers ar e far more manuevera ble than typical riding mowers due to their un ique steering capabilities. We suggest when first opera ting the mower , use a reduced thro ttle speed and redu ce[...]

English- 25 OPERATION Before S t arting • Read the sections Safety Instructions and Contro ls before starting the machine. • Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank. • Adjust the seat to the desired position. The following con[...]

English- 26 OPERATION 4. Disengage the mowe r blades by depressing the blade switch. 5. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. 6. Move the throttle to the middle position. 7. If the engine is cold, the throttle control should be pushed forward to its choke position. 801 1-668 Depress the control for disengaging t[...]

English- 27 OPERATION 8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position. 9. When the engine start s, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. 10. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle. Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, ”half throttle”, for 3-5 minutes before loading it too heavily . USE FULL T[...]

English- 28 OPERATION T o start an engine with a weak battery If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "Battery" in the Maintenance Section. If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: T o att ach jumper cables • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)[...]

English- 29 OPERATION Running 1. Release the p arking bra ke by moving the lever downward. Y our mower is equipped with an operator presence system. W hen the engine is running, any at tempt by the oper ator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut of f the engine. 2. Move the steering cont rols to the neut ral position ([...]

English- 30 OPERATION T urning on th e spot can be achieved by moving one control ba ckward (beh ind the neutral position) and carefully moving the other steering cont rol forward from its neutral position. Operating on hills Read the Safety Instructions "D riving on Slopes" in the "Safety Instructions". • The slowest spee d p[...]

English- 31 OPERATION Mowing Tip s • Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid collisions. • Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing result is attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2 1/2" (64 mm) during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm) during th e hot months. For healthier and bet[...]

English- 32 OPERATION Stopping the Engine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopping it, if it has b een worked hard. Avoid idling the engine fo r longer period s, as there is a risk of the spark plugs fouling. 1. Disengage the mowe r deck by depressing the blade switch. 2. Raise the mower deck[...]

English- 33 OPERATION Moving by Hand When pushing or pulling the mower , be sure to engage the IZT (I ntegraded Zeroturn T ransaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT byp ass linkages are located on the rear of the frame. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. • Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and into the slots and release so that it is h[...]

English- 34 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the ma chine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual serv ice carried out by an authorized service workshop is reco mmended to maintain your machine in the best [...]

English- 35 MAINTENANCE 1) First change after 5-8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, repla ce every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement are requir ed more often. 3) For da ily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly . 4) Performed by authorized service workshop. z = Described i[...]

English- 36 MAINTENANCE Battery Y our mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not ne ed servicing. However , periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend it s life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour T o clean battery [...]

English- 37 MAINTENANCE Ignition System The engine is equipped with an el ectronic ignition system. Only the spark plug requires maintenance. For recommended spar k plug, see T e chnical Data. 1. Remove the ignition cable boot and clean around the spark plu g. 2. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug socket wrench. 3. Check the sp ark plug. Repla[...]

English- 38 MAINTENANCE Checking the Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety system that pr events starting or driving u nder the following conditions. The engine can only be started when: 1. The mower de ck is disengaged. 2. The steering controls are in the outer , locked neutral position. 3. The driver is sitting in the driver’s sea[...]

English- 39 MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Int ake Check that the engine’s cooling air int ake is free from leaves, grass, and dirt. If the cooling air int ak e is clogged, engine cooling deteriorates, which can lead to engine damage. Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable Check that the engine responds to throttle increase[...]

English- 40 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Air Filter If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly , the air filter may be clogged. If run with a dirty air filter , the spark plug can become fouled. For this reason, it is im portant to replace the air filter regularly (see th e heading Maintenance Schedule for the proper service interval). Check the air cl[...]

English- 41 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the line-mounte d fuel filter every 100 hours (once per season ) or more regularly if it is clogged. Replace the filter as follows: 1. Move the hose clamp s away from the filter . Use flat-nosed pliers. 2. Pull the filter loose from the hose ends. 3. Push the new filter into the hose ends. P[...]

English- 42 MAINTENANCE Checking the V -belts Deck belt V -belts are not adjustable. Replace belt s if they begin to slip from wear . Deck belt removal • Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake. • Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position • Disengage belt tension by pushing inward on deck belt idler pulley by hand or with a 1/2” [...]

English- 43 MAINTENANCE Deck belt inst allation NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal on bottom of seat. • Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch pulley that is located on the engine shaft. • Route the belt forwar d between the EZT (E-Series Zeroturn T ransaxles) and up onto the deck. • Place belt aroun[...]

English- 44 MAINTENANCE EZT belt T o replace EZT (E-Series Zeroturn T ransaxle) belt Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the parking brake. EZT belt removal NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan blades on the EZT´ s as this can af fect cooling or damage the EZT´s • Remove the deck belt (see to replace deck belt in this section of the man[...]

English- 45 MAINTENANCE Checking the Blades In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the bla des are well sharpened and not damag ed. Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced. Check the blade mounts. Damaged blades should be repla ced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the servi[...]

English- 46 MAINTENANCE • Install new or re-sharpened blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutte r housing. • Install and tighten blade bolt securely . T orque blade bolt to 27-35 ft/lb (35-45 N m). Adjusting the Mower Deck Chech the tire pressure before adjustment of[...]

English- 47 MAINTENANCE T o level deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure th e tires are inflated to the correct pressure. See “T echnical Dat a” under T ransmission. If tire s are under or over inflated, you can not properly adjust your deck. NOTE: It may be easier to adjust the front lift linkages by removing the[...]

English- 48 MAINTENANCE Front-to-back adjustment T o obtain the best cutting performance, the deck should be adjus ted so the fro nt tip of the blades are approximatel y 1/8" (3.2 mm) to 1/4" (6.5 mm) lower than the rear tip. If the front tip is higher , this will create a poor quality of cut. 1. Check blade heigh t with blade facing fron[...]

English- 49 MAINTENANCE T o adjust anti-scalp rollers Deck has anti-scalp rollers. Anti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they are just slightly of f of the ground when the deck is at the desi r ed cutting height in the operating position. Anti-scalp rollers then keep the deck in the prop er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain [...]

English- 50 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and W ashing Regular cleaning and washing, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s lifesp an. Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), before the dirt sticks. Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck. Use compressed air to clean the top side of mower[...]

English- 51 LUBRICATION Lubrication Lubrication Schedule General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional move ments during lubrication. 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 disulfide grease. For daily use, the machine shall b[...]

English- 52 LUBRICATION Lubricating the Cables If possible, grease both ends of the cables and move th e controls to end stop po sitions when lubricating. Refit the rubber covers on the cables af ter lubricat ion. Cables with sheaths will bind if they are not lubricated regularly . If a cable bi nds, it can disrupt operation. If a cable binds, remo[...]

English- 53 LUBRICATION 1. Place the machine on a flat surface. 2. Remove the yellow cap and fit a hose to the drain valve. 3. Place a containe r under the engi ne where the hose from the oil drain valve exits. 4. Remove the dipstick and open the drain valve by turning and pulling out the black sleeve. 5. Allow the oil to run out into the cont aine[...]

English- 54 LUBRICATION Checking the oil level Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is standing level and the engine is stopped. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then replace it . The dipstick should be screwed into place. T ake the dip stick out again and read the oil level. The oil level shall lie between the markings on the [...]

English- 55 LUBRICATION 6. Check the oil level in the engine, fill if necessary . The oil filter holds 0.1 liters of oil. T ransmission The transmission is ma intenance free. There is no need for level checks or o il changes. If a leak occurs, replace th e unit or contact your Husqvarna dealer . 801 1-739 Changing the oil filter Kohler[...]

English- 56 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE T rouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause The engine will not start. • The blade switch is engaged. • The s teering con trols are no t locked in t he neutral position. • The driver is not sitti ng in the driver’s seat . • The parking brake is not activated. • The battery is dead. • Contamination in the c[...]

English- 57 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE • Wrong fuel type. • Water in the fuel. • Clogged air filter. The engine seems weak . • Clogged air filter. • Defective spark plug. • Carburetor incorrectly adjusted. The engine overheats. • Clogged air intake or cooling fins. • Engine overloaded. • Poor ventilation around engine. • Defective e[...]

English- 58 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Uneven mowing results. • Dif ferent air pressure in the tire s on the left and right sides. • Bent blades. • The suspending for th e mower deck is uneven. • The blades are blunt. • Driving speed too high. • The grass is too long. • Grass collected under the mower deck. The machine vibrates. • The b[...]

English- 59 STORAGE St o ra g e Winter S torage At the end of the mowi ng season, the machine should be readied for storage (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 residue s that can foul the carburetor and disru pt engine function. Fuel st abilizers ar[...]

English- 60 WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram 1. Battery 2. Accessory outlet 3. Key switch 4. To engine pigtail 5. Hour meter 6. Seat switch 7. Run relay 8. Blade switch 9. Brake relay 10. Electric clutch 11. Brake switch 12. Start relay 13. Starter solenoid 14. Left motion control lever 15. Right motion co ntrol lever 16. Starter BLK = Black BLU = Bl[...]

English -61 TECHNICAL DATA T echnical Dat a Z4822 Z4824 Engine Manufacturer Briggs and S tratton Briggs and St ratton T ype Intek Single Intek single Power 22 hp / 16.18kW 24 hp / 17.65kW Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Oil capacity excl filter 1.5 qt / 1.4 liter 1.5 qt / 1.4 liter Oil capacity incl filter 1.6 qt / 1.5 liter 1.6 qt / 1.5 liter[...]

English- 62 TECHNICAL DATA Equipment Cutting width 48” / 122cm 48 ” / 122cm Cutting height 1.5”- 4” / 3.8 - 10.2 cm 1.5”- 4” / 3.8 - 10.2 cm Uncut circle 0 0 Number of blades 2 2 Blade length 16 1/2” / 419mm 16 1 /2” / 419mm Nose rollers Y es Y es S prung standard seat S tandard S tandard Hinged armrests No No Hour meter S tandard S[...]

English -63 TECHNICAL DATA Accessories Head lights BioClip attachment (Mulch clip) Collection system Utility box T orque Specifications ·Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm) ·Deck pulley bolts 45 ft/lb (61 Nm) ·Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) ·Blade bolt 27-35 f t/lb (35-45 Nm) ·S tandard ¼” fasteners 9 ft/lb (12 Nm) ·S tandard 5/16” faste[...]

English- 64 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES Conformity Certificates USA requirement s Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfill the requirements. This is also applicable to special requirem ents for any of the states, (Californian emission rules etc.). Do not remove any of these labels. Cer tific[...]

English- 65 SERVICE JOURNAL Service Journal Action Delivery Service 1. Charge the batte ry . 2. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 1 bar (15 PSI). 3. Mount the steering co ntrols in th e normal posit ion. 4. Connect the to the cables for the seat’s safety switch. 5. Check that the right amoun t of oil is in the engine. 6. Adjust the positi[...]

English- 66 SERVICE JOURNAL Af ter the First 5-8 Hours 1. Change engine oil.[...]

English- 67 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Sharpen/Replace mowe r blades if required. 2. Lubricate the caster wheels. 3. Check the tire pres sures. 4. Check battery with cables. 5. Check/clean the engine ’s cooling air int ake. 6. Clean the air clean er ’s pre-filter (foam).[...]

English- 68 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 50-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service. 2. Clean/replace the air cleaner ’s f ilter cartridge (paper filter) (shorter intervals for dusty operating co nditions). 3. Change the engine oil. 4. Inspect muffler/sp ark arrester . 5. Check/adjust the parking brake.[...]

English- 69 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 100-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour serv ice. 2. Perform the 50-hour serv ice. 3. Change the engine oil filter . 4. Clean/replace the spark plug. 5. Clean the cooling fins on the engine and transmission. 6. Check V -belts. 7. Check tighten caster wheel axle bolts (every 200 hour[...]

English- 70 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 300-Hour Service 1. Inspect the ma chine. Come to agre ement with the cus tomer as to which additional wo rk is to be carried out. 2. Perform the 25-hou r service. 3. Perform the 50-hou r service. 4. Perform the 100-hour service . 5. Check/adjust the mower deck. 6. Clean the co mbus[...]

English- 71 SERVICE JOURNAL At Least Once Each Y ear 1. Clean the engine’s coolin g air int ake (25 hours). 2. Replace the air cleaner ’s pre- filter (Oil-foam ) (300 hours). 3. Replace the air filter ’s p aper cartridge. 4. Change the engine oil (50 hours). 5. Replace the engine oil filter (100 hours). 7. Check/adjust the cutting height. 8. [...]

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