Husqvarna Z 4824 Manual

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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 barefoot. 
Always wear protective shoes or boots, 
preferably with steel toecaps.
• Always wear approved protective glasses 
or a full visor when assembling or driving.
• Always wear gloves when handling the 
blades.
• Never wear loose clothing that can get caught 
in moving parts.
• Use ear protectors to avoid damage to 
hearing.
Slope...

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• Use extra care while operating machine 
with grass catchers or other attachments; 
they can affect the stability of the 
machine. Do not use on steep 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 
suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the 
edge or if the edge caves in.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is 
not alert to the presence of children....

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Maintenance
Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury 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 sources of ignition.
• Use only approved gasoline container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with 
the engine running. Allow engine to cool 
at least two (2) minutes before refueling.
• Never fuel the machine indoors.
• Never store...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
the sun may otherwise cause the fuel to 
expand and overflow.
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. Check 
their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or 
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel 
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked 
debris. Allow machine to cool before 
storing.
• If you strike a...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, 
contact a doctor immediately.
• Be careful when servicing the battery. 
Explosive gases form in the battery. Never 
perform maintenance on the battery when 
smoking or near open flames or sparks. 
The battery can explode and cause serious 
injury/damage.
• Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the 
fastening bolts for the blade attachments, 
are properly tightened, torqued and that 
the equipment is in good condition.
• Do not...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
run over or into anything. If necessary, 
make repairs before starting.
• 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 approved repair parts for the 
machine.
• The blades are sharp and can cause 
cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use 
protective gloves when handling them.
• Check the parking brake’s functionality 
regularly. Adjust and...

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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 Storage” sections of 
this owner’s manual.
• This machine has no brain. Use yours!
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your authorized Husqvarna dealer.
WA R N I N G !
This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be 
used on or near any...

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CONTROLS
Controls
This operator’s manual describes the 
Husqvarna Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted 
with a Briggs and Stratton four-stroke engine 
developing 22-24 horse power.
Transmission from the engine is made via two 
belt-driven hydrostat transaxles, one for each 
drive wheel. Using the left and right steering 
controls, the flow is regulated and thereby the 
direction and speed.
Control Locations
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1. Motion control, levers 17 8. Choke control 21
2. Seat adjustment knobs 18...

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CONTROLS
1. Motion Control Levers
The machine’s speed and direction are continuously 
variable using the two steering controls. The 
steering controls can be moved forward or 
backward about a neutral position. Furthermore, 
there is a neutral position, which is locked if the 
steering controls are moved outward.
When both controls are in the neutral position 
(N), the machine stands still. 
By moving both controls an equal amount 
forward or backward, the machine moves in a 
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CONTROLS
2. Seat adjustment knobs
The seat can be adjusted lengthways. When 
making adjustments, loosen the four knobs 
under the seat pan, after which the seat can 
be moved backward or forward. Do not forget 
to tighten the knobs.
3. Fuses
The fuses are located in the right front corner 
of the engine compartment. They are flat pin 
fuses of the same type used in automobiles.
There are two fuses. 
Fuse ratings and functions:
• 20 A, Primary fuse.
• 7.5 A, Mower deck coupling.
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