User manual HUSQVARNA 96045001502

[. . . ] 03002 LGT2554 Owner's Manual 532 43 00-01 Rev. 4 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. [. . . ] • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual). 02828 ROS "ON" POSITION ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Fig. 26 18 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transmission. • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. • Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins. OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION 02 46 3 DRAIN TUBE YELLOW CAP TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. • • • V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 10W30 5W-30 F C -30 -20 -20 0 -10 30 32 0 40 10 60 20 80 30 100 40 Fig. 28 Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at “FULL line on dipstick. ” Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See engine Manual. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. [. . . ] The following are NOT considered defects in material or workmanship, and therefore are NOT covered. (a) Abrasion to mower decks; (b) Tires damaged by external punctures; (c) Natural discoloration of materials due to ultraviolet light; (d) Damage to cutting equipment by way of contact with, rocks, or other non-approved materials and/or structures; In addition, this Limited Warranty does not cover damages, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse or neglect of the product related to or including any of the following: (e) Failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator’s manual; (f) Abuse, misuse, neglect, modifications, alterations, normal wear, improper servicing, use of unauthorized attachments, Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due to the use of oils that do not meet Engine manufacturer’s specifications; 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is approved; (g) Use of gasohol, containing methanol (wood alcohol). Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or (h) Use of ether or any starting fluids; (i) (j) Pressure cleaning or steam cleaning the product; Use of spark plugs other than those meeting emission performance requirements listed in the operator’s manual; engine speeds as listed in your operator’s manual; (k) Tampering with engine speed governor or emission components, or running engines above specified and recommended (l) Operation of the unit with improperly installed/removed or modified cutting shields, guards, or safety devices; adverse reaction due to incorrect storage procedures; (m) Any removed/damaged air filter, excessive dirt, abrasives, salt water, moisture, corrosion, rust, varnish, stale fuel, or any (n) Failures due to improper set up, pre-delivery service or repair service by anyone other than an authorized Husqvarna servicing dealer during the warranty period; (o) Dirt contaminated grease or oil, use of incorrect type of greases or oils, failure to comply with recommended greasing intervals, water or moisture damage, and/or improper storage; (p) Sprayers pumping or spraying caustic or flammable materials, lack of or broken strainers; or (q) Continued use of product, after initial operational problem or failure occurs. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE 5. Authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer/Center. In order to obtain warranty coverage it is your responsibility (at your expense) to deliver or ship your Husqvarna unit to an authorized Husqvarna Servicing Dealer/Center and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. [. . . ]