Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RZ54i / 967003604 Husqvarna
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Operator Manual Please read the operator man ual carefull y and make sur e 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 void the product war ranty .
©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.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 5 Driving and T ransport on Public Roads ...................... 5 T owing ......................................................................... 5 Operating .....
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 .
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 easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering contr ols both contribute to the machine’s perfor mance.
6 INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna's products are sold only in specialized retail stor es with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the pr oduct is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer .
7 SYMBOLS AND DECALS R N These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. W ARNING! Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx.
8 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Moving sharp blades under cover W arning! Rotating blades, keep away from the discharge deck Do not touch parts Battery acid is corrosive, explosive and flammable Read Operator M.
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.
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.
11 SAFETY Personal Safety Equipment 8011-670 P ersonal protective equipment 6003-004 Mow up and do wn, not side to side • 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.
12 SAFETY 8011-519 Be e xtra cautious when driving on slopes 8011-517 Ne ver allo w children to operate the machine 8011-518 K eep children awa 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.
13 SAFETY Safe Handling of Gasoline 8011-516 Ne ver fill the fuel tank indoors W ARNING! The engine must not be started when the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. W ARNING! The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation.
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.
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 .
16 SAFETY Safety System The 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 blades are disengaged. • The park brake is on. • The motion control levers ar e in neutral.
17 SAFETY IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION The park 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 .
18 CONTROLS This operator manual describes the Husqvarna Zero T ur n Rider . The rider is fitted with a Briggs & Stratton four -stroke overhead valve engine. T ransmission from the engine is made via a belt- Control Locations driven hydraulic pumps.
19 CONTROLS 8058-251 Steering controls Steering 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 backward about a neutral position. Further more, ther e is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls ar e moved outward.
20 CONTROLS Park Brake 8058-187 P ar k brak e released Throttle Control The throttle contr ol regulates the engine speed and the rate of rotation of the blades, assuming the blade switch is pulled up. T o increase or decr ease the engine speed, the control is moved forward or back r espectively .
21 CONTROLS 1 2 Blade Switch T o engage the mower deck, pull the blade switch knob up. The mower blades are disengaged when the knob is pressed down. 8058-247 Blade s witch Ignition Switch The ignition switch is placed on the control panel and is used to start and stop the engine.
22 CONTROLS Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted lengthways. When making adjustments, the lever under the right side of the seat is pulled up, after which the seat can be moved backward or forwar d. 8058-252 Lengthwa ys adjustment IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Seat should not be adjusted while unit is in motion.
23 CONTROLS Fuse The 20 amp primary fuse is located on the left hand side of the machine. It is accessed by tilting the seat forward. The fuse is a flat pin type used in automobiles. 8058-234 Fuse Fuel T ank Read the safety instructions before r efueling.
24 CONTROLS Fuel Shut Off V alve The fuel shut off valve is located at the left r ear of the seat. The valve is off when the handle tab is turned perpendicular to the fuel line.
25 OPERA TION Read the Saf ety section and 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 .
26 OPERA TION 1 2 SmartSwitch Ignition NO TES: The def ault passcode [321] is preset at the f actor y . F or saf ety and security , the passcode should be changed prior to use. Resetting ignition system passcode 1. T o initialize the ignition system, press the ST ART/ STOP (S/S) button on the ignition switch or sit on the seat.
27 OPERA TION 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.
28 OPERA TION Starting the Engine 1. Sit on the seat. 2. Raise the mower deck by pushing the release button on the top of the lifting lever . Pull the lifting lever backward to the locked (transport) position. 3. Activate the park brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards.
29 OPERA TION 8058-190 Place controls in neutral position 8058-248 Full throttle position 5. Move the steering controls outwar d to the locked (outer) neutral position. 6. Move the throttle lever to the full thr ottle position. NO TE: There is a detent at the full throttle position to aid in setting the control.
30 OPERA TION W ARNING! Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
31 OPERA TION 8058-237 P ar k brak e fault light Ignition System Faults The SmartSwitch Ignition is programmed to warn when any part of the safety system is not being followed and will not allow the unit to be started until all system faults are r esolved.
32 OPERA TION Running 1. Release the park brake by pushing the top release button in and moving the lever downwar d. NO TE: The mow er 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 park brake will shut off the engine .
33 OPERA TION Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle to the mid thr ottle position. 2. Move the steering controls outwar d. 3. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the blade switch down. 8058-249 Disengage the mower dec k and move throttle to minim um 4.
34 OPERA TION Operating On Hills Read the safety instructions Driving on Slopes in the Saf ety section. 8058-187 P ar k brak e released W ARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees.
35 OPERA TION 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.
36 OPERA TION Headlights Use Button 2 to turn on/off the headlights. When the engine is in start mode, press the button to turn the headlights on. A blinking Button 2 light signals that one or both headlights are not working. The headlights can also be used when the ignition switch is not activated or the unit is not running.
37 OPERA TION Moving Machine By Hand When pushing or pulling the mower , engage the EZT bypass linkages. The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine guard. 1. Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. 2.
38 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedur es that must be perfor med on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop.
39 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Daily At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours Before After 25 50 100 300 Check/adjust throttle cable ■ Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys ● ● Cha.
40 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.
41 MAINTENANCE Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions. The engine can only be started when: 1. the mower deck is disengaged, 2. the steering controls ar e in the outer , locked neutral position, 3.
42 MAINTENANCE Tire Pressures All tires should be at 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar . 8011-564 Check tire pressures Anti-scalp Rollers Anti-scalp rollers ar e properly adjusted when they are just slightly off of the gr ound when the deck is at the desired cutting height in the operating position.
43 MAINTENANCE 1 2 V -belts Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks. NO TE: The belt will show some small cr acks in normal operation. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear . Deck Belt Removal 1.
44 MAINTENANCE 1 3 2 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required. Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.
45 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling deck Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface. Make sure the tires ar e inflated to the correct pressur e. See T echnical Data / T ransmission. If tires ar e under or over inflated, the deck cannot be properly adjusted.
46 MAINTENANCE IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing. Cleaning Regular cleaning, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s life-span. Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), before the debris sticks.
47 LUBRICA TION General When lubricating with an oil can, it must be filled with engine oil. When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, use a high grade molybdenum disulphide grease. For daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly .
48 LUBRICA TION Wheel and Deck Zerks Use only good quality bearing grease. Grease fr om well-known brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality . Front Wheel Mount Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a gr ease gun on each set of wheel bearings.
49 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Engine will not start • Blade switch is engaged. • Steering controls ar e not locked in the neutral position • Park brake is not activated • Battery is dead • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line.
50 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause 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 • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line.
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 residues that can plug the carbur etor and disrupt engine function.
52 SCHEMA TIC.
53 TECHNICAL DA T A Engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton T ype Endurance Power 24 hp 1) Lubrication Pressur e with oil filter Fuel Min 87 octane unleaded (Max ethanol 10%, Max MTBE 15%) Fuel tank capacity 3.
54 TECHNICAL DA T A Engine crankshaft bolt 75 ft/lb (100 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) Stan.
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, (Califor nia emission rules etc.
56 SER VICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Delivery Service Charge the battery q Adjust the tire pr essure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar) q Mount the steering controls in the normal po.
57 SER VICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service Check the fuel pump’s air filter q Sharpen/Repl.
58 SER VICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 100-Hour Service Perfor m the 25-hour service q Perfor m the 50-ho.
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