Husqvarna EZ4216HO, EZ4217KAA, EZ4217KAA, EZ4822BI, EZ4822BI, EZ5221KAA, EZ5424BI manual

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    Please read the operator’ s manual car efully and mak e sure y ou understand the instructions befor e using the machine. English Operator's manual EZ4216HO/968999290, EZ4217KAA/968999291, EZ4217KAA/968999373, EZ4822BI/968999293, EZ4822BI/968999374, EZ5221KAA/968999292, EZ5424BI/968999294[...]

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    English- 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Content s Contents............... ................ ................. ................ ... 1 Introduction ............. ................ ................ ................ 3 Congratulations ................ ................. ................ ... 3 General ................ ................ ................ ..............[...]

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    English- 2 W ARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practice s can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must und erst and these instructions, and must allow only trained per sons who underst and these instructions to operate the mower . Each person operat ing the mower must be of sound mind and body and must no[...]

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    English- 3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna ri de-on mower . This mach ine is built for the gr eatest efficiency and rapid mowing primarily of large area s. Controls in one place and a hy drostatic transmission regulated by steering controls also contribute to the machine’ s performance. This manual i[...]

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    English-4 INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna’s product s are sold all ov er the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer rec eive only th e best support and service. Be fore the product is delivered, the machine has, for exampl e, been inspecte d and adjusted by your re tailer , see t[...]

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    English- 5 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and Decals These symbols are found on the mach ine and in the operator’s manual. S tudy them carefully so th at you know what they mean. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury or death , particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instru ctions given in the manual. [...]

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    English- 6 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Moving sharp blades under cover Whole body exposure to thrown objects. Severing of fingers & 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. Read Operator´s Manual. Shut off engine & remove key before[...]

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    English- 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety . Read them carefully . IMPORT ANT : THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. F AILURE T O OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOU S INJURY OR DEA TH. General Operation • Read, understand[...]

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    English- 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all part s to come to a complete st op before cleaning the machine, removin g the grass catcher , or unc logging the discharge guard. • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influenc[...]

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    English- 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal Safety Equipment • Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine. • Never use the machine when ba refoot. Always wear protecti ve shoes or boots, preferably with steel toecaps. • Always wear approved protect ive glasses or a full visor when assembling or driving. • A[...]

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    English- 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachment s; they can affect the st ability of the machine. Do not use on st eep slopes. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could sudden[...]

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    English- 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Safe Handling of Gasoline T o avoid personal injur y or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sour ces of ignition. • Use only approved gasoline cont ainer . • Never [...]

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    English- 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS the sun may otherwise cause the fuel to expand an d overflow . General Maintenance • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolt s tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly . • Keep machine free [...]

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    English- 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Acid in the eyes ca n cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately . • Be careful when serv icing the batter y . Explosive gases form in the battery . N ever perform main tenance on the battery when smoking or near open fla mes or s parks. The battery can explo de and cause serious injury/damage. • Ensure th[...]

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    English- 14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS run over or into anything. If necessary , make repairs before st arting. • Never make adjustments with the engine running. • The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer . Only use approv ed repair parts for the machine. • The blades are sharp[...]

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    English- 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Customer responsibilities • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your mower . • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance” and "S torage” sections of this owner ’s manual. • This machine has no brain. Use yours! A spark arrester f[...]

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    English- 16 CONTROLS Controls This operator ’s manual describes the Husqvarna Zero T urn Rider . The rider is fitted with either a Briggs & S tratton, Kawasaki, or Honda engine. T ransmission from the engine is made via two belt-driven hydraulic tr ansaxles, one for each drive wheel. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is re [...]

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    English- 17 CONTROLS 1. Parking Brake The parking brake is found on the left of the machine. Pull the lever backward to activate the brake and forward to release it. 2. Motion Control Levers The machine’ s speed and directio n are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The stee ring controls can be moved forward or ba ckward about[...]

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    English- 18 CONTROLS positions when standing still or do not fit in the slots for moving the controls outward, they can be adjusted. T racking If the mower is not tracking straight, check the air pressure in both rear tires. Recommended air pressure is 15 psi. (1 bar) T racking must be che cked on a flat and level concrete or blacktop surface. If t[...]

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    English- 19 CONTROLS 5. Refueling The machine has one fuel t ank, just behind the seat. The tank volume is 5.4 gallons (20.4 liters). The engine will run on a minimum of 85- octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adap ted alkylate gasoline can be used beneficially . See also T echnical Data concerning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel is [...]

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    English- 20 CONTROLS 6. By p ass linkage When pushing or pulling the mower , be sure to engage the IZT (I ntegraded Zeroturn T ransaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT byp ass linkages are locate d on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine gu ard. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. • Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and into th[...]

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    English- 21 CONTROLS 8. Hour Meter The hour meter displa ys the total operating time. It will flash CHG OIL (Change Oil) at 50 hour intervals. The flash du ration is one hour before and one hour af ter the interval. The CHG OIL icon will come on and shut off automatically . The hour meter can not be manually reset. 9. Choke Control The choke contro[...]

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    English- 22 CONTROLS 1 1. Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the ra te of rotation of the blades, assuming the blade switch is pulled out, see Engaging the Mower Deck. In order to increase or decrease the engine speed, the control is moved forward or backward respectively . Avoid idling the engine for long [...]

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    English- 23 CONTROLS 13. Cutting height pedal The cutting deck height is obtained by pressing the foot peda l lift arm forward and releasing the transport latch. Then lower the deck to the preset heig ht. T o raise the deck push forward on the foot pedal lif t arm until the transport latch locks. The cutting height range is from 1 1/2" (38 mm)[...]

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    English- 24 OPERATION Operation Read "Safety Instructions" section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. T raining Zero turn mowers ar e far more manuevera ble than typical riding mowers due to their un ique steering capabilities. We suggest when first opera ting the mower , use a reduced thro ttle speed and redu ce[...]

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    English- 25 OPERATION Before S t arting • Read the sections Safety Instructions and Contro ls before starting the machine. • Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank. • Adjust the seat to the desired position. The following con[...]

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    English- 26 OPERATION 4. Disengage the mowe r blades by depressing the blade switch. 5. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. 6. Move the throttle to the middle position. 801 1-668 Depress the control for disengaging the mower deck 801 1-724 S teering controls in the outwa rd, locked neutral position 801 1-763 S[...]

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    English- 27 OPERATION 7. If the engine is cold, the choke control should be pulled out to its extents. 8. Open the fuel shut of f valve. 9. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position. 801 1-756 Set the choke control C215 Open the fuel shut off valve 801 1-742 T urn to the start position[...]

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    English- 28 OPERATION 10. When the engine start s, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. 1 1. Press the choke control in gradually when the engine has started. 12. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle. Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, “half throttle”, for 3-5 minutes before loading it too heavily .[...]

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    English- 29 OPERATION T o start an engine with a weak battery If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharge d. (See “Battery” on page 37). If “jumper cables“ are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: T o att ach jumper cables • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each ba[...]

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    English- 30 OPERATION Running 1. Release the p arking bra ke by moving the lever forw ard. Y our mower is equipped with an operator presence system. W hen the engine is running, any at tempt by the oper ator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut of f the engine. 2. Move the steering cont rols to the neut ral position ([...]

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    English- 31 OPERATION In order , for example, to turn right while moving forward, move the right control towards the ne utral position . The rotation of the right wheel is re duced and the machine turns to the right. T urning on the spot can be achieved by moving one control backward (behind the neutral position) and carefully moving the other stee[...]

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    English- 32 OPERATION Mowing Tip s • Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoid collisions. • Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing result is attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2 1/2" (64 mm) during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm) during th e hot months. For healthier and bet[...]

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    English- 33 OPERATION Stopping the Engine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopping it, if it has b een worked hard. Avoid idling the engine fo r longer period s, as there is a risk of the spark plugs fouling. 1. Disengage the mowe r deck by depressing the blade switch. 2. Raise the mower deck[...]

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    English- 34 OPERATION Moving by Hand When pushing or pulling the mower , be sure to engage the IZT (I ntegraded Zeroturn T ransaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT byp ass linkages are locate d on the rear of the frame, below the rear engine gu ard. • Raise the deck into the highest cutting position. • Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and into the sl[...]

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    English- 35 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the ma chine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual serv ice carried out by an authorized service workshop is reco mmended to maintain your machine in the best [...]

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    English- 36 MAINTENANCE 1) First change after 5-8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, repla ce every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement are requir ed more often. 3) For da ily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly . 4) Performed by authorized service workshop. z = Described i[...]

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    English- 37 MAINTENANCE Battery Y our mower is equipp ed 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 terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour T o clean battery a[...]

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    English- 38 MAINTENANCE 9. Connect BLACK ground ing cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nu t. 10. T ighten securely . 1 1. Close termin al access doors. 12. Lower seat. Ignition System The engine is equipped with an el ectronic ignition system. Only the spark plugs require maintenance. For recommended sp ark plugs[...]

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    English- 39 MAINTENANCE Checking the Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety system that pr events starting or driving u nder the following conditions. The engine can only be started when: 1. The mower de ck is disengaged. 2. The steering controls are in the outer , locked neutral position. 3. The driver is sitting in the driver’s sea[...]

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    English- 40 MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Int ake Check that the engine’s cooling air int ake is free from leaves, grass, and dirt. If the cooling air int ak e is clogged, engine cooling deteriorates, which can lead to engine damage. Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable Check that the engine responds to throttle increase[...]

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    English- 41 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Air Filter - Briggs & St ratton Engine St an dard air fi lter If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly , the air filter may be clogged. If run with a dirty air filter , the spark plugs can b ecome fouled disrupting ope ration. For this reason, it is im portant to replace the air filter regularly (see th e [...]

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    English- 42 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Air Filter Kawasaki Engine St an dard air fi lter 1. Remove the plastic fastener on the top of the air filter cowling and remove the air filter cowling. 2. Remove the foam rubber pre-filter and clean using a mild detergent. Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth. 3. Remove the wing nuts for the air filter and remove[...]

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    English- 43 MAINTENANCE Replacing Air Filter Honda Engine If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly , the air filter may be clogged. If run with a dirty air filter , the spark plug s can become fouled, distrupting operation. For this reas on, it is impo rtant to replace th e air filter regularly (see the heading Maintenance Schedule for the proper [...]

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    English- 44 MAINTENANCE Replacing Heavy Duty Air Filter If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly and the dust load indicat or has turned red the air filter may be clogged. If run with a clo gged air filter , di sruption of operation can occur . Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out as follows: Only do so when the dust indicator is red. [...]

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    English- 45 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the line-mounte d fuel filter every 100 hours (once per season ) or more regularly if it is clogged. Replace the filter as follows: 1. Move the hose clamp s away from the filter . Use flat-nosed pliers. 2. Pull the filter loose from the hose ends. 3. Push the new filter into the hose ends. P[...]

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    English- 46 MAINTENANCE Checking the Parking Brake Visuall y check that no damage is found on the lever , links, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a st and-still test and check that there is su fficent braking action. T o adjust the parking brake, cont act the Husqvarna service workshop. Checking the V -belts Check every 100 hours o[...]

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    English- 47 MAINTENANCE Deck belt inst allation NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal on the front edge of the deck. • Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch that is located on the engine shaft. • Push the rest of the belt through the IZT(Integraded Zeroturn T ransaxle) support and up ont o the deck. • [...]

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    English- 48 MAINTENANCE IZT belt T o replace IZT (Integraded Zeroturn T r ansaxle) belt Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the park brake. IZT belt removal NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan blades on the IZT as this can a ffect cooling or damage the IZT • Remove the deck belt (see to replace deck belt in this section of the manual). ?[...]

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    English- 49 MAINTENANCE Checking the Blades In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the bla des are well sharpened and not damag ed. Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced. Check the blade mounts. Damaged blades should be repla ced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the servi[...]

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    English- 50 MAINTENANCE Blade replacement : • Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. • Install new or re-sharpened blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutte r housing. • Install and tighten blade bolt securely . T orque blade bolt to 45-55 ft/lbs (60-75 N m[...]

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    English- 51 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck Check the tire pressure bef ore adjustment of the mover deck, refer to p age 45. Faulty mower deck adjustment will cause uneven mowing result. Leveling 1. Position the mowe r on a level, preferably concrete, surfac e. 2. Check the pressure in all four tires. See “T echnical Data” on page 66. 3. R[...]

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    English- 52 MAINTENANCE T o adjust anti-scalp rollers Anti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they are just slightly of f of the ground when the deck is at the desi r ed cutting height in the operating position. Anti-scalp rollers then keep the deck in the prop er position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. 1. Adjust the dec[...]

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    English- 53 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and W ashing Regular cleaning and washing, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s lifesp an. Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), before the dirt sticks. Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck. Use compressed air to clean the top side of mow e[...]

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    English- 54 MAINTENANCE Parking brake T o adjust parking brake Jack up unit and supp ort properly with jack stands. Allow clearance to work at rear transaxles. Before making any adjustments: Set park brake. Measure the dist ance between the rod swivel pin and the brake arm wa sher . With the brake engaged, th ere should be a gap of 1/8” to 1/2 ?[...]

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    English- 55 LUBRICATION Lubrication Lubrication Schedule General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional move ments during lubrication. 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 disulfide grease. For daily use, the machine shou ld[...]

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    English- 56 LUBRICATION Lubricating the Cables If possible, grease both ends of the cables and move th e controls to end stop po sitions when lubricating. Refit the rubber covers on the cables af ter lubricat ion. Cables with sheaths will bind if they are not lubricated regularly . If a cable bi nds, it can disrupt operation. If a cable binds, remo[...]

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    English- 57 LUBRICATION 4. Deck outer spindle Lubricate using a grease gun , one zerk, each side 2-3 strokes . Use only good quality bearing grease. 5. Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil The engine oil sh ould be changed for the first time afte r 5-8 hours of operation. Thereaf ter , it should be changed every 50 hours. 1. Place the machine on a fl[...]

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    English- 58 LUBRICATION Checking the Oil Level Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is standing level and the engine is stopped. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then replace it . The dipstick should be screwed into place. T ake the dip stick out again and read the oil level. The oil level should lie between the markings on the[...]

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    English- 59 LUBRICATION 6. Changing the Engine O il Filter 1. Drain the engine oil in accordance with the work description under the heading Engine Oil/Change Engi ne Oil. 2. Remove the oil filter . If necessary , use a filter remover . 3. Wipe new , clean e ngine oil onto the seal for the new filter . 4. Mount the filter by hand with + 3/4 turn. 5[...]

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    English- 60 LUBRICATION 7. Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior to disposal. Place used oil in appropriat e containers a nd dispose o f it in accordance with laws in your area. 8. Remove the top port plug (see illustration) from the left side and right side of the transaxles prior to filling with oil. This will allow the transaxles t[...]

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    English- 61 LUBRICATION Purging Procedure s Due to the effects air has on ef ficiency in hydrostatic drive applications, it is critical that it is purged from the system. These purge procedure s should be implemented any time a hydrostatic system has been opened to facilit ate maintenance or any additional oil has b een added to the system. The res[...]

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    English- 62 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE T rouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause The engine will not start. • The blade switch is engaged. • The steering controls are not locked in the neutral pos ition. • The driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat. • The parking brake is not activated. • The battery is dead. • Conta mination in the car b[...]

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    English- 63 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE • Wrong fuel type. • Water in the fuel. • Clogged air filter. • Air trapped in hydraulic system. The engine seems weak . • Clogged air filter. • Defective spark plugs. • Carburetor incorrectly adjusted. • Air trapped in hydraulic system. The engine overheats. • Clogged air intake or cooling fins.[...]

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    English- 64 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Uneven mowing results. • Different air pre ssure in the tire s on the left and right sides. • Bent blades. • The suspending for th e mower deck is uneven. • The cha in fixture has come loose. • The blades are blunt. • Driving speed too high. • The grass is too long. • Grass collected under the mowe[...]

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    English- 65 STORAGE St o ra g e Winter S torage At the end of the mowi ng season, the machine should be readied for storage (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 carburetor and disru pt engine function. Fuel st abilizers are[...]

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS English- 66 Wiring diagram 17 3 1 16 11 13 5 14 6 12 2 18 15 8 9 10 4 7 20 21 22 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. Left motion control lever 15. Right [...]

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    English -67 TECHNICAL DATA T echnical Dat a EZ4216/96899929 0 EZ4217/968999291 Engine Manufacturer Honda Kawasaki T ype GXV530 FH541V - “KAI” Power 16 hp 17 hp Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Pressure with oil filter Oil capacity excl filter 0.95 qt 1.6 qt Oil capacity incl filter 1.1 1 qt 1.8 qt Engine oil, Synthetic Engine oil, Mineral C[...]

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    English- 68 TECHNICAL DATA Equipment Cutting width 42” 42” Cutting height 1.5”- 4.5” 1.5”- 4.5” Uncut circle 0 0 Number of blades 3 3 Blade length 14 5/8” 14 5/8” Nose rollers Y es Y e s Michigan Seat S tandard St andard Hinged armrests Y es Y es Hour meter S tandard St andard Blade engagement Electric Clutch Electric Clutch Deck co[...]

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    English -69 TECHNICAL DATA T echnical Dat a EZ5221/96899929 2 EZ4822/968999293 Engine Manufacturer Kaw asaki Briggs and Stratton ELS T ype FH641V 44K777 Power 21 hp 22 h p Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Pressure with oil filter Oil capacity excl filter 1.6 qt 1 7/8 qt Oil capacity incl filter 1.8 qt 2 qt Engine oil, Synthetic Engine oil, Mine[...]

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    English- 70 TECHNICAL DATA Equipment Cutting width 52” 48” Cutting height 1.5”- 4 .5” 1.5”- 4.5” Uncut circle 0 0 Number of blades 3 3 Blade length 18” 16.688” Nose rollers Y es + 2 anti-sca lp rollers Y es + 1 anti-scalp rolle r Michigan Seat S tandard St andard Hinged armrests Y es Y es Hour meter S tandard St andard Blade engagem[...]

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    English -71 TECHNICAL DATA T echnical Dat a EZ5424/96899929 4 Engine Manufacturer Briggs and Stratton ELS T ype 44M777 Power 24 hp Lubrication Pressure with oi l filter Oil capacity excl filter 1 7/8 qt Oil capacity incl filter 2 qt Engine oil, Synthetic Engine oil, Mineral Class SAE 5W30, 10W30 SAE 30, (winter 10W30) API SF , SJ Fuel Min 85 octane[...]

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    English- 72 TECHNICAL DATA Equipment Cutting width 54” Cutting height 1.5”- 4.5” Uncut circle 0 Number of blades 3 Blade length 18 1/4” Nose rollers Y es + 2 anti-scalp roller Michigan Seat S tandard Hinged armrests Y es Hour meter S tandard Blade engagement Electric clutch Deck construction 10 gauge stamped Productivity Productivity 2.6 ac[...]

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    English -73 TECHNICAL DATA Accessories BioClip attachment (Mulch kit) Collection system T orque Specifications ·Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm) ·Deck pulley bolts 45 ft/lb (61 Nm) ·Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) ·Blade bolt 45-55 f t/lb (60-75 Nm) ·S t andard ¼” fasteners 9 ft/lb (12 Nm) ·S t andard 5/16” fasteners 18 ft/lb (25 Nm) ?[...]

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    English- 74 CONFOR MITY CERTIFICATES Conformity Certificates USA req uirement s La b b els are placed on the eng ine and / or in the engine com p artment s t ating t h at the machine will fulfill the requirements . This is al s o appli c ab le to special require men t s for any of the s t at es (California emission rules etc. ) Do not remove any of[...]

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    English- 75 SERVICE JOURNAL Service Journal Action Delivery Service 1. Charge the batte ry . 2. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar). 3. Mount the steering co ntrols in th e normal posit ion. 4. Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch. 5. Check that the right amoun t of oil is in the engine. 6. Adjust[...]

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    English- 76 SERVICE JOURNAL Af ter the First 5-8 Hours 1. Change engine oil.[...]

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    English- 77 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Check the fuel pump’s air filter . 2. Sharpen/Replace mowe r blades if required. 3. Check the tire pres sures. 4. Check battery with cables. 5. Lubricate according to lubrication chart. 6. Check/clean the engine ’ s cooling air intake. 7. Clean the air clean e[...]

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    English- 78 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 50-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service. 2. Clean/replace the air cleaner ’s f ilter cartridge (paper filter) (shorter intervals for dusty operating co nditions). 3. Change engine oil. 4. Lubricate according to lubricat ion chart. 5. Check/adjust the parking brake.[...]

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    English- 79 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 100-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour serv ice. 2. Perform the 50-hour serv ice. 3. Change the engine oil filter . 4. Clean/replace the spark plugs. 5. Replace t he fuel filter . 6. Clean the cooling fins on the engine and transmission. 7. Check V -belts. 8. Check tighten cast er [...]

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    English- 80 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign 300-Hour Service 1. Inspect the ma chine. Come to agre ement with the cus tomer as to which additional wo rk is to be carried out. 2. Perform the 25-hou r service. 3. Perform the 50-hou r service. 4. Perform the 100-hour service . 5. Check/adjust the mower deck. 6. Clean the co mbus[...]

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    English- 81 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign At Least Once Each Y ear 1. Clean the engine’s cooling air int ake (25 hours). 2. Replace the air cleaner ’s pr e-filter (foam) (300 hours). 3. Replace the air filter ’s paper cartridge. 4. Change the engi ne oil (50 hours). 5. Replace the engine oil filter (100 hours). 6. Che[...]

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    English- 82 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, st amp, sign[...]

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