Husqvarna Z146 User manual

Z146
EN Operator's manual 2-29
ES-MX Manual del usuario 30-59

Contents
Conformity certificates.............................................. 2
Introduction............................................................... 2
Safety........................................................................6
Operation................................................................ 11
Maintenance........................................................... 14
Troubleshooting...................................................... 23
Transportation, storage and disposal......................25
Technical data.........................................................26
Service....................................................................28
Appendix ................................................................60
Conformity certificates
USA requirements
Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the
engine compartment stating that the machine will
fulfill the requirements. Do not remove these labels.
Certificates can also be supplied with the machine at
delivery or written in the Engine manual. Take care
of them as they are valuable documents.
To implement improvements, specifications and
designs can be altered without prior notification.
Introduction
Pre-delivery inspection and product
numbers
A pre-delivery inspection has been done of this
product. Make sure that you receive a signed copy
of the pre-delivery inspection document from your
dealer.
Service agent contact information:
This operator’s manual is for product with product number / serial number:
/
Engine:
Transmission:
The product numbers are found on the type plate.
Refer to Product overview on page 3 for the
location of the type plate.
Product description
This product is a ride-on lawn mower. The control
levers let the operator steer the product and adjust
the speed of the product. An hour meter shows how
many hours the product has been used.
Intended use
The product is made to cut grass on open and level
ground only. Do not use the product for other tasks.
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Product overview
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1. Control levers
2. Parking brake
3. Tracking control
4. Deck lifting lever
5. Fuses
6. Bypass linkage
7. Fuel shut-off valve
8. Fuel tank
9. Choke control
10. Throttle control
11. Hour meter
12. Ignition switch
13. PTO button
14. Seat adjustment lever
15. Type plate
Steering controls
The direction of the product is controlled by the 2
control levers. Refer to
Product overview on page
3
. The control levers can be moved forward and
rearward from a neutral position. Refer to To operate
the product on page 13 .
Operator Presence Control (OPC)
The OPC engages when the operator lifts from the
seat. The engine and the drive to the blades stop if
the blades are engaged or the parking brake is not
applied. Refer to
Operation conditions on page 8 .
Ignition key
The ignition key has 4 positions:
• Start position (A)
• Run position (B)
• Headlight position (C)
• Stop position (D)
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A
B
C
D
Headlights
A
B
C
D
• Turn the ignition key to the headlight position (C)
to operate the product with the headlights on.
• Turn the ignition key to the run position (B) to
operate the product with the headlights off.
Throttle control
The throttle control adjusts the speed of the engine
and the speed of the blades if the blades are
engaged. The throttle control has 2 end positions,
idle speed and full throttle.
AA B
• Idle speed (A) - decreases the engine speed.
• Full throttle (B) - increases the engine speed.
CAUTION: Do not operate the
engine at idle speed (A) for longer time
than necessary. Too much operation
time at idle speed can decrease the life
of the spark plugs.
Choke control
The choke control is used for cold starts to supply
more fuel to the engine. Pull up the choke control
when you start a cold engine.
Refer to
Product overview on page 3 for the position
of the choke control.
PTO (Power Take-Off) button
The PTO button engages and disengages the PTO
clutch and the cutting deck or other equipment
connected to it. The correct start conditions must
be obeyed to engage the drive of the blades. Refer
to
Operation conditions on page 8 for the correct
start conditions.
• Pull the PTO button out to engage the drive to
the blades or other equipment.
• Push the PTO button in to disengage the drive to
the blades or other equipment.
Fuel shut-off valve
Refer to Product overview on page 3 for the position
of the fuel shut-off valve.
The fuel shut-off valve is closed when the tab on the
knob is perpendicular to the fuel line.
Fuses
The location of the fuses is in the fuse box. The fuse
box is below the seat. Tilt the seat forward to get
access the fuse box. Refer to the decal on the fuse
box for identification of the different fuses.
Hour meter
The product has an hour meter that show how
many hours of operation that the blades have been
engaged. Refer to
Product overview on page 3 for
the position of the hour meter.
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Each 50 hours an oil level symbol will show for 2
hours. Refer to To do a check of the engine oil level
on page 20 .
Symbols on the product
WARNING: This product can be
dangerous and cause serious injury or
death to the operator or others. Be
careful and use the product correctly.
Neutral gear.
Reverse gear.
Engine speed – fast.
Engine speed – slow.
Choke control.
Fuel.
Parking brake.
Cutting height low.
Cutting height high.
Use protective glasses.
Use protective gloves.
Always use approved hearing
protection.
Do not put your foot here.
Read the operator's manual carefully
and make sure that you understand the
instructions before you use the product.
Stop the engine before maintenance.
Keep a safe distance from the product.
Do not operate the product on slopes
larger than 10°.
Do not keep passengers.
Look out for ejecting objects and
ricochets.
Keep hands and feet clear.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
Look out for persons and animals when
you operate the product forward.
Look out for persons and animals when
you operate the product rearward.
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