Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BZ 34 Husqvarna
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BZ 27 BZ 34 Oper a tor´s manual Please read these instructions car efully and make sur e you understand them bef ore using the machine. English.
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English- 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Contents Contents...................................................................1 Introduction .............................................................3 Congratulations ..........................................
English- 2 W ARNING! Failure to f ollow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner m ust understand these instructions, and must allow onl y trained persons who under stand these instructions to operate the mower .
English- 3 INTRODUCTION Intr oduction Congratulations Thank you f or purchasing a Husqvarna r ide-on mow er . This machine is built f or the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing primarily of large areas. Controls in one place and a hydrostatic transmission regulated b y steering controls also contr ibute to the machine’ s perf or mance.
English- 4 INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna’ s products are sold all ov er the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receiv e only the best suppor t and ser vice.
English- 5 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and Decals These symbols are f ound on the machine and in the operator’ s manual. Study them carefully so that you kno w what the y mean.
English- 6 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Whole body exposure to thrown objects. Severing of fingers and toes. Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running. Careful backing up, watch for other people. Careful going forward, watch for other people.
English- 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for y our saf ety . Read them carefully . IMPORT ANT : THIS CUTTING MA CHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THRO WING OBJECTS. F AILURE TO OBSER VE THE FOLLO WING SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH.
English- 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Disengage blades when not mo wing. Shut off engine, w ait f or all par ts to come to a complete stop , and remov e ignition ke y before cleaning the machine, removing the gr ass catcher , or unclogging the discharge guard.
English- 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • All drivers should seek and obtain prof essional and practical instruction. Such instructions should emphasize: 1. the need f or care and concentration when working with ride-on machine; 2. control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the aplication of the brak e.
English- 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Slope Operation Slopes are a major f actor related to loss of control and tip-ov er accidents, which can result in se v ere injur y or death. Operation on all slopes requires e xtra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if y ou feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
English- 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aler t to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity . Ne v er assume that children will remain where you last sa w them.
English- 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Safe Handling of Gasoline T o av oid personal injur y or proper ty damage, use e xtreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is e xtremely flammable and the vapors are e xplosive . • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars , pipes, and other sources of ignition.
English- 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Check the fuel le vel bef ore each use and leav e space for the fuel to e xpand, because the heat from the engine and the sun ma y otherwise cause the fuel to e xpand and ov erflow . General Maintenance • Ne v er operate machine in a closed area.
English- 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Acid in the ey es can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately . • Be careful when ser vicing the batter y . Explosive gases f or m in the batter y . Ne v er perf orm maintenance on the batter y when smoking or near open flames or sparks.
English- 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into an ything. If necessar y , make repairs bef ore star ting. • Ne v er make adjustments with the engine running. • The machine is tested and approv ed only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the man uf acturer .
English- 16 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not tow an y trailers , etc. with this mower . They ma y jackknif e or overtur n causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator . • When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical loc k is used.
English- 17 CONTROLS Contr ols This operator’ s manual describes the Husqvarna Zero T ur n Rider . The mow er is fitted with a liquid cooled, 3 cylinder Daihatsu diesel engine (27 HP) or Daihatsu T.
English- 18 CONTROLS Gauges W ater temperature gauge- indicates coolant temperature and w ar ns of ov erheat situation. Ammeter - indicates amount of electrical flow at the batter y . Under nor mal operating conditions the needle will be slightly on the plus (+) side of the gauge, sho wing that current is being supplied to the batter y .
English- 19 CONTROLS Engaging the Mo wer Dec k In order to engage the mow er deck, pull the knob out; the mower dec k is disengaged when the knob is depressed. Deck should be engaged at mid throttle and disengaged at idle speed to prolong clutch lif e.
English- 20 CONTROLS Motion Control Le vers The machine’ s speed and direction are continuously v ariable using the two motion control le v ers. The motion control le vers can be mov ed forw ard or backw ard from a neutral position.
English- 21 CONTROLS If the steering controls are in unev en positions when standing still, they can be adjusted using the adjustment screws , not the link system, f or the controls Hydraulic Lift Switch Used to raise and lo wer the mow er dec k h ydraulically .
English- 22 CONTROLS Refueling The machine has two fuel tanks , one on each side just behind the seat. The tanks hold 11.4 gallons, 5.7 gallons each. The engine is run on clean, fresh, diesel fuel with a minumum of 40 cetane . . Fuel Shut-Off The fuel shut-off is placed to the right side of the seat.
English- 23 CONTROLS Manual Lifting Le ver with Foot Assist for the Mo wer Deck The lifting le v er is used to place the mow er deck in the tr anspor t position or one of the 17 diff erent cutting height positions.
English- 24 CONTROLS Relays The rela ys and glow plug timer are located in a holder to the right side of the seat. T racking The trac king knob is located in front of the left control le v er . Rotating this knob allows fine tuning adjustments so that the machine trac ks straight with the drive le vers in the full f orward position.
English- 25 OPERATION Operation Read "Saf ety Instructions" section and follo wing pages, if y ou are unfamiliar with the machine . T raining Zero turn mowers are f ar more manue verab le than typical r iding mowers due to their unique steering capabilities.
English- 26 OPERATION Before Starting • Read the sections Saf ety Instructions and Controls bef ore star ting the machine. • P erform the daily maintenance before star ting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tanks.
English- 27 OPERATION 4. Disengage the mower b lades by depressing the blade s witch. 5. Mov e the steer ing controls outward to the lock ed (outer) neutral position.
English- 28 OPERATION 7. Open the fuel valv e for the selected fuel tank. 8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the star t position. 9. When the engine star ts, immediately release the ignition ke y back to the run position.
English- 29 OPERATION 10. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle. Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, ”half throttle”, f or 3-5 minutes bef ore loading it too heavily . USE FULL THRO TTLE WHEN MO WING . T o star t an engine with a weak battery If your battery is too weak to star t the engine, it should be recharged.
English- 30 OPERATION T o attach jumper cables • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each batter y , taking care not to shor t against chassis. • Connect one end of the BLA CK cable to the NEGA TIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged batter y .
English- 31 OPERATION 5. On power units push the h ydraulic lift s witch frow ard to low er the dec k to the selected pin position. 6. Engage the mower dec k by pulling out the blade s witch. 7. Mov e the throttle control to full throttle. 8. The machine’ s speed and direction are continuously v ariable using the two steering controls.
English- 32 OPERATION Operating on hills Read the Saf ety Instructions "Dr iving on Slopes" in the "Saf ety Instructions" section . • The slowest speed possib le should be used bef ore star ting up or down hills. • A void stopping or changing speed on hills.
English- 33 OPERATION Mowing Tips • Obser ve and flag roc ks and other fixed objects to av oid collisions. • Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing result is attained. The av erage lawn should be cut to 2 1/2" (64 mm) during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm) during the hot months.
English- 34 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. Av oid idling the engine f or longer periods, as there is a risk of the spar k plugs f ouling.
English- 35 OPERATION Moving b y Hand In order f or the machine to be mov ed with the engine turned off, the v ent screws on both h ydraulic pumps must be opened 1/4-1/2 turn.
English- 36 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The f ollowing is a list of maintenance procedures that m ust be perf ormed on the machine. F or those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized ser vice workshop.
English- 37 MAINTENANCE 1) First change after 8 hours. When operating with a hea vy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace ev ery 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement are required more often. 3) For daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly .
English- 38 MAINTENANCE Battery Y our mo wer is equipped with a maintenance free batter y and does not need ser vicing. Howe ver , periodic charging of the batter y with an automotive type battery charger will e xtend its lif e. • K eep batter y and ter minals clean.
English- 39 MAINTENANCE 9. Connect BLA CK grounding cab le to negative (-) battery ter minal with remaining he x bolt and he x nut. 10. Fit the terminal guard. 11. Lower seat. Checking the Saf ety System The machine is equipped with a saf ety system that pre v ents star ting or dr iving under the f ollowing conditions .
English- 40 MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Intake Check that the engine’ s cooling air intake is free from leav es, grass , and dir t. If the cooling air intake is clogged, engine cooling deteriorates, which can lead to engine damage.
English- 41 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Air Filter If the engine seems weak or runs unev enly and the dust load indicator has turned red the air filter ma y be clogged.
English- 42 MAINTENANCE Filter replacement 1. Unf asten the two plastic clamps on the sides of the air filter cov er . Remov e the air filter cov er . 2. Remov e the main filter (outer filter) by pulling it out by hand. Lightly br ush or use mild air pressure to clean.
English- 43 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuel Filter The fuel filter is located with the priming pump . Replace the fuel filter e v er y 800 hours (once per season) or more regularly if it becomes clogged. Replace the filter as f ollow: Unscrew fuel filter from pump and replace .
English- 44 MAINTENANCE It is e xtremely impor tant that when antifreeze is used, that it be mix ed with water in a separate container bef ore adding. NEVER add straight antifreeze to the r adiator . Recommended mix is 50/50 lowto x (prop ylene glycol) phosphate-free antifreeze with tap water .
English- 45 MAINTENANCE Checking the P arking Brake Visually check that no damage is f ound on the le v er , links, or s witch belonging to the parking brake . P erform a test drive and chec k that there is sufficent braking action. T o adjust the parking brake: 1.
English- 46 MAINTENANCE Checking the V -belts Deck belt Check e very 100 hours of operation. Check f or se v ere crac king and large nicks. NO TE: The belt will show some small crac ks in normal operation. T o replace belt lower the dec k to its lowest position.
English- 47 MAINTENANCE T o reinstall belt: Swing pump idler pulley tow ard engine to route belt around it. Then route belt around the pulley f or left pump first. Reinstall idler spring and use the ratchet to rotate idler so the belt ma y be installed all the wa y around the last pulley .
English- 48 MAINTENANCE Blade replacement : • Remov e blade bolt by turning counterclockwise . • T unnel deck b lades are shar pened on both sides and can be installed either wa y . Combi deck b lades are not shar pened on both sides. • Install and tighten blade bolt securely .
English- 49 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Dec k Leveling 1. P osition the mower on a le vel, pref erably concrete, surf ace. 2. Check the pressure in all f our tires. See “T echnical Data” section. 3. Raise the mower on lengths of 2" x 4" placed edgewise under the cutting dec k from front to rear (see diagram).
English- 50 MAINTENANCE T o adjust anti-scalp rollers Anti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they are just slightly off of the g round when the deck is at the desired cutting height in the operating position. Anti-scalp rollers then keep the dec k in the proper position to help pre v ent scalping in most terrain conditions .
English- 51 MAINTENANCE Checking the Hydraulic System T otal System Capacity ..................1.125 gal. T o check the h ydraulic fluid le v el, locate the h ydraulic reservoir under the seat. Remov e cap and check le vel. Fill to 1/4" from top of tank W ARNING! If a leak is suspected, use a piece of cardboar d or wood, NO T your hands.
English- 52 MAINTENANCE Motion Control Linka g e Adjustment This adjustment must be made with the rear wheels rotating. Raise the rear of the machine and bloc k it up so the wheels are free to rotate Place a 2 x 4 board between the f oot plate and the center of the seat to engage the seat saf ety s witch.
English- 53 MAINTENANCE Deck Lift P ower Unit The system is pre-filled and f actor y sealed. In the e v ent it becomes necessar y to replace oil in the reser voir , the cylinder or cylinders must be in the retracted position. Carefully remove all dir t and debr is from around the fill plug and remov e the plug.
English- 54 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Washing Regular cleaning and washing, especially under the mower dec k, will increase the machine’ s lifespan. Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), bef ore the dir t sticks .
English- 55 LUBRICATION Lubrication Lubrication Schedule General Remov e the ignition key to pre vent unintentional mo v ements during lubr ication. When lubricating with an oil can, it must be filled with engine oil. When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, use a high gr ade molybdenum disulfide grease .
English- 56 LUBRICATION Lubricating the Cables If possible , grease both ends of the cab les and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating. Refit the rubber cov ers on the cables after lubrication. Cables with sheaths will bind if they are not lubricated regular ly .
English- 57 LUBRICATION 3. Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil The engine oil shall be changed f or the first time after 50 hours of operation. Thereafter , it should be changed e v er y 150 hours. 1. Place the machine on a flat surf ace. 2. Place a container under the engine drain plug.
English- 58 LUBRICATION The oil le v el shall lie between the markings on the dipstick. If the lev el is approaching the ”ADD” mar k, top up the oil to the ”FULL ” mark on the dipstick. Ne v er fill abov e the ”FULL ” mar k. The oil is filled through the hole f or the dipstick.
English- 59 LUBRICATION 6. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with a grease gun, one zerk f or each set of wheel bearings, until the grease is f orced out. Use only good quality molybdenum disulphide grease . Grease from well-kno wn brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.
English- 60 LUBRICATION 9. Steering Control Shafts Tip the driver’ s seat. Lubricate with a grease gun, one zerk f or each steering control shaft, until the grease is f orced out. Use only good quality molybdenum disulphide grease . Grease from well-kno wn brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.
English- 61 LUBRICATION 12. Belt Adjuster , Hydraulic Pumps Lubricate using a grease gun, one zerk, until the grease squeez es out. Use only good quality molybdenum disulphide grease . Grease from well-kno wn brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.
English- 62 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE T roub le Shooting Guide Problem Cause The engine will not start. • The blade switch is engaged. • The steering controls are not locked in the neutral position. • The driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat.
English- 63 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE The engine overheats. • Clogged air intake or cooling fins. • Engine overloaded. • Poor ventilation around engine. • Defective engine speed regulator. • Soot in the combustion chamber. • Too little or no oil in the engine.
English- 64 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Uneven mowing results. • Different air pressure in the tires on the left and right sides. • Bent blades. • The chains for suspending the mower deck are uneven. • The chain fixture has come loose. • The blades are blunt.
English- 65 STORAGE Storage Winter Storage At the end of the mowing season, the machine should be readied f or storage (or if it will not be in use f or longer than 30 da ys). Fuel allow ed to stand f or long periods of time (30 days or more) can leav e sticky residues that can plug the carburetor and disrupt engine function.
English- 66 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.
English- 67 TECHNICAL DATA T echnical Data BZ27 BZ34 Engine Manuf acturer Diahatsu Diahatsu T ype DM 950D DM 954TD P ower 27 HP 34 HP Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Pressure with oil filter Oil capacity e xcl filter Oil capacity incl filter 3.
English -68 TECHNICAL DATA Equipment Cutting width 61 in 61 in and 72 in. Cutting height (T unnel Ram Deck) 1.5”- 6” / 3.8 - 15.5 cm 1.5”- 6” / 3.
English- 69 TECHNICAL DATA Accessories F ront baffle kit Mulch kits ROPS Roll Ov er Protection System T orque Specifications ·Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm) ·Deck pulle y bolts-T unnel Ra.
English- 70 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES Conf ormity Cer tificates For Models Listed Below: Model 968999315/BZ27 (Serial Numbers: 054600001 – 065299999) Model 968999316/BZ34 (Serial Numbers: 054600001 .
English- 71 SERVICE JOURNAL Service Journal Action Delivery Service 1. Charge the batter y . 2. Mount the rear wheels. 3. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar). 4. Mount the steering controls in the nor mal position. 5. Connect the seat f old-up stop .
English- 72 SERVICE JOURNAL Action 20. Inf or m the customer about: The need and advantages of f ollowing the service schedule. The need and advantages of lea ving the machine f or ser vice e v er y 300 hours. The eff ects of ser vice and maintaining a ser vice jour nal on the machine’ s resale value .
English- 73 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Check the h ydraulic system’ s oil lev el. 2. Check the tire pressures . 3. Lubricate the belt adjuster , mower deck. 4. Lubricate the belt adjuster , hydraulic pumps .
English- 74 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 50-Hour Service 1. P erform the 25-hour ser vice. 2. Lubricate the front wheel bear ings. 3. Lubricate the steer ing control shafts. 4. Lubricate the mower dec k struts. 5. Lubricate the cutting height adjuster .
English- 75 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 100-Hour Service 1. P erform the 25-hour ser vice. 2. P erform the 50-hour ser vice. 3. Change engine oil at 150 hours . See engine manual. 4. Chec k fuel pump filter . See engine manual.
English- 76 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 300-Hour Service 1. Inspect the machine. Come to agreement with the customer as to which additional work is to be carried out. 2. P erform the 25-hour ser vice. 3. P erform the 50-hour ser vice.
English- 77 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign At Least Once Each Y ear 1. Clean the engine’ s cooling air intake (25 hours). 2. Replace the air cleaner’ s paper car tridge. 3. Replace the air filter’ s main car tridge (200 hours).
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