Husqvarna MZ61 manual

Please read the operator man ual carefull y and mak e sure 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 v oid the product war ranty . MZ61 / 967277501 Operator Manual[...]

©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 mo[...]

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................................5 Driving and T ransport on Public Roads ............. 5 T owing ................................................................ 5 Operating ........................................................... 5 Good Service ..................................................... 6 M[...]

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 that is easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering contr ols both contribute to the machine’s perfor mance. This manua[...]

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

R N 7 SYMBOLS AND DECALS These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that 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 instructions given in the manual. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Xxxx[...]

8 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Read Operator Manual Shut off engine and remove key befor e perfor ming any maintenance or repair work Keep a safe distance from the machine Use on slopes no greater than 10° No passengers Whole body exposure to thrown objects Severing of fingers and toes Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running Careful ba[...]

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 8011-670 P ersonal protectiv e equipment 6003-004 Mow up and do wn, not side to side Personal Safety Equipment • 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 [...]

12 SAFETY 8011-517 Ne ver allo w children to operate the machine 8011-518 K eep children a wa 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 edge or if the edge caves in. Children T ragic ac[...]

13 SAFETY Safe Handling of Gasoline 8011-516 Ne ver fill the fuel tank indoors T o avoid personal injur y or property damage, use extreme car e in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors ar e explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. • Use only approved gasoline container .[...]

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 orming maintenance on the batter y . T[...]

16 SAFETY IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION The parking 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 . T ransport • The machine is heavy and can cause serious crushing injuries. Be extr[...]

17 CONTROLS This operator’s manual describes the Husqvarna Zero T urn Rider . The rider is fitted with a Kawasaki four - stroke overhead valve engine. T ransmission from the engine is made via belt-driven hydraulic pumps. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is r egulated and ther eby the direction and speed. Control Locations 1[...]

18 CONTROLS Motion 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 backwar d about a neutral position. Further more, ther e is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls ar e moved outward. When both controls ar e in the n[...]

19 CONTROLS Service Minder The service minder displays the total number of hours the engine has run and indicates when the engine and mower need servicing. After every 50 hours of operation, an oil can icon will appear and stay on for two hours, before an automatic reset occurs. T o service the engine and mower , see the Service Journal of this man[...]

20 CONTROLS Ignition Switch The ignition switch is placed on the control panel and is used to start and stop the engine. T urn the key clockwise to star t the engine. 8058-160 Ignition s witch 8058-161 Ignition s witch - R UN position Release the key to the RUN position when the engine has started. On models equipped with headlights, turn the key c[...]

21 CONTROLS Parking Brake The parking brake is found on the left of the machine. Pull the lever backward to activate the brake and push forward to r elease it. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION The machine must stand absolutely still when applying the parking brake. Always set the parking brake before dismounting. Release the parking brake before moving the [...]

1 2 22 CONTROLS Cutting Height Adjuster The desired cutting height is set with the height pin. The cutting height pedal releases the deck lift to place the deck and the selected height. For transport, push the lift pedal fully forward until the deck lift latches in the transport (highest) position. 8058-223 1. Release pedal 2. Height pin Cut height[...]

23 CONTROLS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. T o avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stora[...]

24 OPERA TION Read the Safety section and the 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 operatin[...]

25 OPERA TION 8058-268 Cutting height selection 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. 5. Se[...]

26 OPERA TION Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat. 2. Raise the mower deck to the transport position by locking the lift pedal fully forward. 3. Activate the parking brake. 4. Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch. 8058-145 Disengage the mower b lades 8058-210 Activate parking brak e bef ore star ting 8058-223 Set mower dec k[...]

27 OPERA TION 6. Move the throttle to the middle position. If the engine is cold, the choke control should be pulled up. 5. Move the steering controls outwar d to the locked (outer) neutral position. 7. Open the fuel tank valve. 8058-208 Place controls in neutral position 8058-145 Set the throttle and choke 8065-013 Fuel valv e in the OPEN position[...]

28 OPERA TION 8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position. 8058-216 Set the throttle 8050-780 T urn to the star t position 8050-781 Return to r un position 9. When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. 10. Slowly push in the choke control knob, if it was used to start a cold engine. IMPORT[...]

29 OPERA TION CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. Weak Battery If the battery is too weak to star t the engine, it should be recharged. (See Battery in the Maintenance section.) 8011-642 Jumper cab le connection Jumper[...]

30 OPERA TION Running 1. Release the parking brake by moving the lever downward. NO TE: The mo wer 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 parking brake will shut off the engine. 2. Move the steering controls inwar ds, out of the neutral pos[...]

31 OPERA TION Operating on Hills Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Saf ety Instructions . IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Control levers return to neutral when released. This may cause the mower to suddenly stop. 8058-182 Release the parking brake to restart movement 8058-208 Place controls in neutral position 1. Use the slowest speed p[...]

32 OPERA TION Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise symbol). 2. Move the steering controls outwar d. 3. Disengage the mower deck by depressing the blade switch. 4. Raise the mower deck by pressing the foot pedal forward to the transport position. 5. When the machine is standing still, activate the parking brake [...]

33 OPERA TION 8011-603 Mowing pattern 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 he[...]

1 2 34 OPERA TION Moving Machine By Hand 8058-059 1. IZT locked into the bypass position 2. Linkage lever , engaged Right side, IZT linkage When pushing or pulling the mower , engage the IZT (Integrated Zeroturn T ransaxle) bypass linkages. The release levers ar e located on each side of the r ear of the unit below the rear engine plate. 1. Raise t[...]

35 MAINTENANCE 1) First change after 8-10 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, r eplace every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement ar e requir ed more often. 3) Perfor med by authorized service workshop. ● = Described in this manual ♦ = Not described in this manual ■ = Refer to the eng[...]

36 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Daily At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours Before After 50 250 500 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 the p[...]

1 2 2 37 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 n[...]

38 MAINTENANCE Safety System This 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 deck is disengaged. • The steering controls ar e in the outer , locked neutral position. • The parking brake is on. Make daily inspections to ensure that [...]

39 MAINTENANCE 8058-063 Slack ening the belt tensioner 8050-843 Belt routing, deck belt Deck Belt Deck Belt Removal Park on a level surface. Apply park brake. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position. 1. Remove foot plate and belt shields. 2. Using a ratchet or breaker bar with a 9 / 16 " socket on the spring idler bolt, relieve the ten[...]

1 2 3 40 MAINTENANCE Pump Belt The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear . Replacing Pump Belt Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the parking brake. Belt Removal From the top side of the deck: 1. Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Remo v al in this section of the manual). 2. Tilt seat forward to access fan [...]

2 3 1 41 MAINTENANCE IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop. Cutting Blades T o attain the best mowing effect, it is important that blades are well sharpened and not damaged. Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when hitting obstacles. Let the service workshop decide whether[...]

3 2 1 4 42 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck Check the tire pr essur e before adjustment of the mower deck. See Tire Pressures in Maintenance section. Faulty mower deck adjustments will cause an uneven mowing result. Leveling deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure the tires ar e inflated to the corr ect pressur e.[...]

43 MAINTENANCE Anti-scalp rollers Anti-scalp rollers ar e pr operly 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 position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Adjust anti-[...]

44 MAINTENANCE 8058-014 Caster wheel Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing. Caster Wheels Check every 200 hours. Check that wheels rotate freely . IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION DO NOT add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam tires will cause premature failures. Use only O.E.M. specified t[...]

45 LUBRICA TION 8058-056 Lubrication Schedule General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it must be filled with engine oil. When lubricating with gr ease, unless otherwise stated, use high grade molybdenum disulphide grease. For daily use, the machine should be lubricate[...]

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

2 1 3 47 LUBRICA TION Engine oil change NO TE: Change the engine oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the engine owner’ s manual f or the correct replacement oil and filter change recommendations. 1. Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake. 2. Clean the dirt and debris from the area ar ound the oil fill cap. 3. Remove the cap/dipstick. 4.[...]

48 LUBRICA TION Drain old oil filters of all free-flowing oil prior to disposal. Place used oil in appropriate containers and dispose of it in accordance with laws in your area. 4. Install the new filter by hand, turning it three- quarters to one full tur n after the filter gasket contacts the filter base surface. T ransmission Purging Due to [...]

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

50 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Machine vibrates • Blades are loose • Blades ar e incorrectly balanced • Engine is loose 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 • Fouled spark plug Bat[...]

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 r esidues that can plug the carburetor and disrupt engine function. Fuel stabilizers are an acceptable option as r[...]

52 SCHEMA TIC[...]

53 TECHNICAL DA T A T orque Specifications Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 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[...]

54 TECHNICAL DA T A Engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton T ype Endurance Power 27 HP 1) Lubrication Pressur e w/ Oil Filter Fuel Min 87 octane unleaded (Max ethyl alcohol 10%, Max MTBE 15%) Fuel tanks capacity 5 gallons / 18.9 liters Cooling Air cooled Alternator 12v 15 amp @ 3600 rpm Starter Electric T ransmission T ransmission ZT -3100 Hydro[...]

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, (California emission rules etc.). Do not remove any of these labels. Certificates can also be supplied with t[...]

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

57 SER VICE JOURNAL Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action After 10 hours Change the engine oil r Check hydraulic oil level r Inspect hydraulic hoses r Inspect hydraulic belt r Inspect hydraulic filter r Check neutral position r Check safety system r Check seat belt r Check fuel system for leaks r Inspect safety guards and shields r Check brake adj[...]

58 SER VICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Daily Service Clean debris from mower r Check engine oil level r Check the tire pr essur es r Check underside of deck r Inspect deck pulleys r Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake r Check safety system r Check seat belt r Check fuel system for leaks r Inspect safety guards and shiel[...]

59 SER VICE JOURNAL Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action 25-Hour Service Check the fuel pump’s air filter r Sharpen/Replace mower blades if requir ed r Check the tire pr essur es r Check battery with cables r Lubricate according to lubrication chart r Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake r Clean the air cleaner’s foam pre-filter r[...]

60 SER VICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 100-Hour Service Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) r Inspect dampeners r Inspect frame r Inspect throttle cable r Inspect hardwar e r Check the tire pr essur es r Change the engine oil and filter r Change air filter r Inspect spark plug r Inspect fuel filter r Check engin[...]

61 SER VICE JOURNAL Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action 300-Hour Service Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) r Inspect dampeners r Inspect frame r Inspect throttle cable r Inspect hardwar e r Check the tire pr essur es r Change the engine oil and filter r Change air filter r Inspect spark plug r Inspect fuel filter r Check engin[...]

62 SER VICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign At least once each year Clean the engine’s cooling air intake r Replace the air cleaner’s foam pre-filter r Replace the air filter’s paper cartridge r Change the engine oil r Replace the engine oil filter r Check/adjust the cutting height r Check/adjust the parking brake r Clean/Cha[...]

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