User manual HUSQVARNA Z 3815 BIA

[. . . ] Operator´s manual Z3815BIA/968999282, Z3815BIA/968999360, Z4217BIA/968999280, Z4218KOA/968999281, Z4218KOA/968999359 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the English OPERATOR’S MANUAL RIDER Z SERIES Contents Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Congratulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Driving and Transport on Public Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Good Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Manufacturing Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Symbols and Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Driving on Slopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Utility Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Customer responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Control Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 1. Motion Control Levers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. Seat adjustment knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3. Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4. [. . . ] The total time taken is not increased as a higher operating speed can be used without poor mowing results. The mowing result is poorer because the wheels sink into the soft lawn, clumps build, and the grass clippings fasten under the cowling. Hose the mower deck underside with water after each use. When cleaning, the mower deck shall be raised into the transport position. Make sure the mower is cooled and the engine is off. Use compressed air to clean top surface of the deck. When the mulching kit is used, it is important that the mowing interval is frequent. Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10°. Mow slopes up and down, never side-to-side. Clear the lawn of stones and other objects that can be thrown out by the blades. • 8011-603 Mowing patterns • • • • English-30 OPERATION Stopping the Engine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopping it, if it has been worked hard. Avoid idling the engine for longer periods, as there is a risk of the spark plugs fouling. Disengage the mower deck by depressing the blade switch. 8011-668 Disengage the mower deck 2. 3. Raise the mower deck by depressing the pedal forward to the transport position. When the machine is standing still, activate the parking brake by pulling the lever upward. Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoise symbol). Turn the ignition key to the stop position. 2 41 4 31 3 21 /2 11 /2 /2 /2 4. 5. 6. Move the steering controls outward. Always remove key when leaving the mower to prevent unauthorized use. 8011-753 Raise the mower deck with the lifting pedal IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the ignition switch in any other position than "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged. English- 31 OPERATION Moving by Hand WARNING!Make no adjustments without: - the engine stopped, - the ignition key removed, - the parking brake activated. When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to engage the IZT (Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. 8011-722 1. IZT Bypass linkages Bypass linkages • Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and into the slots and release so that it is held in the bypass position. [. . . ] The safety switch in the steering controls. Inform the customer about: The need and advantages of following the service schedule. The need and advantages of leaving the machine for service every 300 hours. The effects of service and maintaining a service journal on the machine’s resale value. [. . . ]