Husqvarna Z 4824 Manual

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CONTROLS
4. By pass linkages
When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure 
to engage the IZT (Integraded Zeroturn 
Transaxle) bypass linkages. The IZT bypass 
linkages are located on the rear of the frame, 
below the rear engine guard.
• Raise the deck into the highest cutting 
position.
• Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and into 
the slots and release so that it is held in 
the bypass position.
• To reengage the IZT’s to drive, reverse 
the above procedure.
8011-721
1. IZT Bypass linkage...

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5. Refueling
The machine has one fuel tank, just behind 
the seat. The tank capacity is 3 gallons 
(11.4 liters).
The engine will run on a minimum of 
85-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). 
Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline 
can be used. See also Technical Data 
concerning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel is not 
allowed.
When operating in temperatures below 32° F. 
(0° C.), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline 
to help insure good cold weather starting.
6. Blade switch
In...

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7. Ignition Switch
The ignition key is placed on the driver’s 
panel and is used to start and stop the 
engine.
8. Choke Control
The choke mode is used for cold starts in order 
to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture.
The Throttle control is equipped with a choke 
detent. Pressing the throttle control all of the 
way forward will choke the engine. For full 
throttle, press throttle control forward until 
you feel the choke detent.
9. Throttle Control
The throttle control...

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10. Hour Meter
The hour meter displays the total operating 
time.
It will flash CHG OIL (Change Oil) at 50 hour 
intervals. The flash duration is one hour 
before and one hour after the interval. The 
CHG OIL icon will come on and shut off 
automatically. The hour meter can not be 
manually reset.
11 .  P a r k i n g  B r a k e
The parking brake is found below the front of 
the seat. Pull the lever upward to activate the 
brake and downward to release it. 
8011-749
Hour meter...

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12. Cutting height pedal
The deck cutting height is obtained by 
pressing the foot pedal forward to lift the 
deck. To lower the deck, you apply pressure 
to the top side of the foot pedal and allow it to 
pivot while allowing the lift arm to rotate to the 
rear of the unit. To stop in a desired cutting 
position, rotate the foot pedal down into the 
notch in the height plate. The cutting height 
range is from 1 1/2 (38 mm) to 5 (127 mm) 
in 1/2 (13 mm) increments. The heights are...

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OPERATION
Operation
Read Safety Instructions section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine.
Training
Zero turn mowers are far more manueverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steering 
capabilities. 
We suggest when first operating the mower, use a reduced throttle speed and reduced ground speed by 
NOT moving control levers to the furthest forward or reverse positions during initial operation, or until 
operator becomes comfortable with controls. We also...

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OPERATION
Before Starting
• Read the sections Safety Instructions 
and Controls 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 conditions must be fulfilled 
before the engine can be started:
• The driver must be seated on the seat.
• The blade switch for engaging the mower 
blades must be...

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OPERATION
4. Disengage the mower 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.
7. If the engine is cold, the throttle control 
should be pushed forward to its choke 
position.
8011-668
Depress the control for disengaging the mower deck
8011-489
Steering controls in the outward, locked 
neutral position
8011-754
Set the throttle 

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8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the 
start position.
9. When the engine starts, immediately 
release the ignition key back to the run 
position.
10. 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. 
USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING 
(no choke).
8011-742
Turn to the start position
8011-743
Return to run position
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not run the starter for more than...

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OPERATION
To start an engine with a weak 
battery
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, 
it should be recharged. (See Battery in the 
Maintenance Section.
If “jumper cables” are used for emergency 
starting, follow this procedure:
To attach jumper cables
• Connect each end of the RED cable to 
the POSITIVE (+) terminal on each 
battery, taking care not to short against 
chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to 
the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully 
charged battery.
•...