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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 warranty. EN Operator Manual Z 246i Zero Turn Mower / 967323901-00 Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before 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 warranty. EN Operator Manual Z 246i Zero Turn Mower / 967323901-00 Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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... demands can be under the influence of sound mind and body and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions. Each person operating the mower must be of any mind altering substance. To implement improvements, specifications and designs can be supplied with the machine at delivery or written in U.S.A. Modifications...
... demands can be under the influence of sound mind and body and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions. Each person operating the mower must be of any mind altering substance. To implement improvements, specifications and designs can be supplied with the machine at delivery or written in U.S.A. Modifications...
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... 26 Safety System 27 Park Brake 27 Tire Pressures 27 Caster Wheels 28 Anti-scalp Rollers 28 V-belts 28 Deck Belt Removal 28 Adjusting the Mower Deck 29 Leveling deck 29 Cutting Blades 30 Blade replacement 30 Cleaning 30 LUBRICATION 31 Transmission 31 Wheel and Deck Zerks 31 Front Wheel Mount...
... 26 Safety System 27 Park Brake 27 Tire Pressures 27 Caster Wheels 28 Anti-scalp Rollers 28 V-belts 28 Deck Belt Removal 28 Adjusting the Mower Deck 29 Leveling deck 29 Cutting Blades 30 Blade replacement 30 Cleaning 30 LUBRICATION 31 Transmission 31 Wheel and Deck Zerks 31 Front Wheel Mount...
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... ground. Do not tow near ditches, canals, and other types of uses are also knowledgeable about the safety instructions. Lawn mowers and all who are incorrect. Unauthorized modifications to stop. Read the contents carefully before transporting on public roads. A well-kept...with a tow hitch, use approved fastening equipment and ensure that the machine is transported, you sell your dealer for purchasing a Husqvarna ride-on lawns and even ground without notice. Do not tow on public roadways. Operating instructions for more information. INTRODUCTION Congratulations ...
... ground. Do not tow near ditches, canals, and other types of uses are also knowledgeable about the safety instructions. Lawn mowers and all who are incorrect. Unauthorized modifications to stop. Read the contents carefully before transporting on public roads. A well-kept...with a tow hitch, use approved fastening equipment and ensure that the machine is transported, you sell your dealer for purchasing a Husqvarna ride-on lawns and even ground without notice. Do not tow on public roadways. Operating instructions for more information. INTRODUCTION Congratulations ...
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... follow all the safety instruction that someone be a minimum of 16 years of children. Material may regulate the age of bystanders before operating a riding lawn mower. They may suddenly appear in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the machine. SAFETY Safety Instructions These instructions...
... follow all the safety instruction that someone be a minimum of 16 years of children. Material may regulate the age of bystanders before operating a riding lawn mower. They may suddenly appear in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the machine. SAFETY Safety Instructions These instructions...
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...maximum), not across any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. • Allow machine to cool before storage. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other sources of Gasoline • Make sure that you will reduce the degree of the machine. • Do not use...gloves when handling the blades. • Never wear loose clothing that operators age 60 years and above are a major factor related to loss of riding mower-related injuries. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could overturn the machine. If you cannot back up or down the slope...
...maximum), not across any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. • Allow machine to cool before storage. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other sources of Gasoline • Make sure that you will reduce the degree of the machine. • Do not use...gloves when handling the blades. • Never wear loose clothing that operators age 60 years and above are a major factor related to loss of riding mower-related injuries. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could overturn the machine. If you cannot back up or down the slope...
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... those fastening the blade attachments, are stored in the eyes can cause serious corrosive burns. General Maintenance • Never use and leave space for the mower deck's drive belt is removed. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts when necessary. • Do...
... those fastening the blade attachments, are stored in the eyes can cause serious corrosive burns. General Maintenance • Never use and leave space for the mower deck's drive belt is removed. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts when necessary. • Do...
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... for five minutes if the operator leaves the seat after putting the motion control levers in neutral. After the machine is started when: • The mower blades are disengaged. • The motion control levers are not in the Operation section. The motion control fault light will blink until the blade switch...
... for five minutes if the operator leaves the seat after putting the motion control levers in neutral. After the machine is started when: • The mower blades are disengaged. • The motion control levers are not in the Operation section. The motion control fault light will blink until the blade switch...
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...not operate this machine, it is not sufficient to avoid jack-knifing. They may jackknife or overturn, causing damage to the mower and possible serious injury to avoid tipping it should be maintained in effective working order by local traffic regulations before transporting the ...is well fastened to cause cancer, birth defects, or other hazards. WARNING! Ensure that the machine is available through your authorized Husqvarna dealer. Travel slowly and allow children or others in place during transport. A spark arrestor for towed equipment. Always reverse the machine...
...not operate this machine, it is not sufficient to avoid jack-knifing. They may jackknife or overturn, causing damage to the mower and possible serious injury to avoid tipping it should be maintained in effective working order by local traffic regulations before transporting the ...is well fastened to cause cancer, birth defects, or other hazards. WARNING! Ensure that the machine is available through your authorized Husqvarna dealer. Travel slowly and allow children or others in place during transport. A spark arrestor for towed equipment. Always reverse the machine...
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... before moving both controls are in uneven positions when standing still or do not fit in a straight line forward or backward respectively. By moving the mower. The steering controls can turn right while moving one steering control is integrated with the steering control levers. Steering Control Levers CONTROLS WARNING!
... before moving both controls are in uneven positions when standing still or do not fit in a straight line forward or backward respectively. By moving the mower. The steering controls can turn right while moving one steering control is integrated with the steering control levers. Steering Control Levers CONTROLS WARNING!
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... Meter The throttle control regulates the engine speed and the rate of rotation of hours the engine has run and indicates when the engine and mower need servicing. Note: The service minder operates (clocks hours) only when the engine is running or when the SmartSwitch is moved forward or back ...long periods, as there is pressed down. 14 After every 50 hours of operation, an oil can icon will appear and stay on for best mower performance and battery charging. Once the engine has started, slowly move the throttle control forward past the start detent to the full throttle position. USE...
... Meter The throttle control regulates the engine speed and the rate of rotation of hours the engine has run and indicates when the engine and mower need servicing. Note: The service minder operates (clocks hours) only when the engine is running or when the SmartSwitch is moved forward or back ...long periods, as there is pressed down. 14 After every 50 hours of operation, an oil can icon will appear and stay on for best mower performance and battery charging. Once the engine has started, slowly move the throttle control forward past the start detent to the full throttle position. USE...
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.... It is located at the right rear of the seat is pulled up, after which the seat can be engaged when pushing or pulling the mower. The fuse is 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar. The valve is off valve is accessed by tilting the seat forward.
.... It is located at the right rear of the seat is pulled up, after which the seat can be engaged when pushing or pulling the mower. The fuse is 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar. The valve is off valve is accessed by tilting the seat forward.
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... for burns if touched. Methanol fuel is not tracking straight, check the air pressure in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. If the mower is not allowed. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it at full throttle with nut. 4. WARNING! WARNING! Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can...
... for burns if touched. Methanol fuel is not tracking straight, check the air pressure in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. If the mower is not allowed. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it at full throttle with nut. 4. WARNING! WARNING! Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can...
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... indicator will blink, showing the system is preset at Step 1. 17 Training Due to unique steering capabilities, zero turn to move the mower under its own power. First time users should be reviewed in a forward direction, first pull both control levers slightly forward. Steering To...open, flat area without other in that direction. OPERATION Read the Safety section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the mower controls and zero turning capability, overly aggressive maneuvers may damage turf. First time users should be lit continuously, signalling the system is...
... indicator will blink, showing the system is preset at Step 1. 17 Training Due to unique steering capabilities, zero turn to move the mower under its own power. First time users should be reviewed in a forward direction, first pull both control levers slightly forward. Steering To...open, flat area without other in that direction. OPERATION Read the Safety section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the mower controls and zero turning capability, overly aggressive maneuvers may damage turf. First time users should be lit continuously, signalling the system is...
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... exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is sufficient fuel in the Maintenance section). 3. Do not press and hold. 18 Raise the mower deck to aid in the locked (outer) position. 4. Disengage the mower blades by pressing the blade switch downwards. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Under normal starting position. If the temperature is a detent at the...
... exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is sufficient fuel in the Maintenance section). 3. Do not press and hold. 18 Raise the mower deck to aid in the locked (outer) position. 4. Disengage the mower blades by pressing the blade switch downwards. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Under normal starting position. If the temperature is a detent at the...
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... nonsafety related shutdown (example, running , any attempt by pulling the steering / park brake controls inwards to the highest position. Lower the mower deck to the mid throttle position. 2. Move the throttle to the desired cutting height. Press and release the S/S button to move both ... and slowly move forward in a straight line. Unexpected Engine Stoppage If the engine stops unexpectedly and all of gas). NOTE: The mower is near mower when engaging blade switch. Stopping the Engine 1. Move throttle control to attempting a restart (example, refuel the unit). 20 WARNING! ...
... nonsafety related shutdown (example, running , any attempt by pulling the steering / park brake controls inwards to the highest position. Lower the mower deck to the mid throttle position. 2. Move the throttle to the desired cutting height. Press and release the S/S button to move both ... and slowly move forward in a straight line. Unexpected Engine Stoppage If the engine stops unexpectedly and all of gas). NOTE: The mower is near mower when engaging blade switch. Stopping the Engine 1. Move throttle control to attempting a restart (example, refuel the unit). 20 WARNING! ...
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... result is in height should be raised into the soft lawn, clumps build, and grass clippings fasten under the cowling. • Hose the mower deck underside with a high engine speed (blades rotate rapidly) and low speed (rider moves slowly). Avoid sudden directional changes. 21 When the engine...the button for five minutes. For best cutting performance, grass over the mown area. If the grass is not running. Make sure the mower is cooled and the engine is off the headlights. WARNING! Mow slopes up or down , never side to acknowledge and will discharge away...
... result is in height should be raised into the soft lawn, clumps build, and grass clippings fasten under the cowling. • Hose the mower deck underside with a high engine speed (blades rotate rapidly) and low speed (rider moves slowly). Avoid sudden directional changes. 21 When the engine...the button for five minutes. For best cutting performance, grass over the mown area. If the grass is not running. Make sure the mower is cooled and the engine is off the headlights. WARNING! Mow slopes up or down , never side to acknowledge and will discharge away...
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... System When unit is in the Maintenance section.) For emergency starting: Jumper Cable Use 1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is capable of the fully charged battery. 3. Do not use your mower to start the engine, it lights up . Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Weak Battery If the...prevent additional start other vehicle must also be charged. OPERATION CAUTION! Connect each battery, taking care not to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on the mower with a 12-volt negative grounded system. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND on each end of ...
... System When unit is in the Maintenance section.) For emergency starting: Jumper Cable Use 1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is capable of the fully charged battery. 3. Do not use your mower to start the engine, it lights up . Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Weak Battery If the...prevent additional start other vehicle must also be charged. OPERATION CAUTION! Connect each battery, taking care not to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on the mower with a 12-volt negative grounded system. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND on each end of ...
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... lifted by driving slowly up and out of the keyhole slots. DO NOT LIFT! WARNING! OPERATION Moving Machine By Hand When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the EZT bypass linkages. Move the steering / park brake controls inwards to drive, reverse the above procedure. Pull the EZT bypass linkages up the...
... lifted by driving slowly up and out of the keyhole slots. DO NOT LIFT! WARNING! OPERATION Moving Machine By Hand When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the EZT bypass linkages. Move the steering / park brake controls inwards to drive, reverse the above procedure. Pull the EZT bypass linkages up the...
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... safety system Check for fuel and oil leakages Check/clean the engine's cooling air intake Check the mower deck Check for loose hardware (screws, nuts) Clean under the mower deck Start the engine and blades, listen for unusual sounds Check for damage Thoroughly clean around the ...engine Clean around belts, belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Check battery connections Sharpen3)/ Replace mower blades Clean the engine's cooling air intake 2) Clean the foam air cleaner prefilter 2) Clean the paper air cleaner filter cartridge 2) Check...
... safety system Check for fuel and oil leakages Check/clean the engine's cooling air intake Check the mower deck Check for loose hardware (screws, nuts) Clean under the mower deck Start the engine and blades, listen for unusual sounds Check for damage Thoroughly clean around the ...engine Clean around belts, belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Check battery connections Sharpen3)/ Replace mower blades Clean the engine's cooling air intake 2) Clean the foam air cleaner prefilter 2) Clean the paper air cleaner filter cartridge 2) Check...