Husqvarna Z246 Owners Manual

							Operator Manual
Z 246
Zero Turn  Mower  / 967324002-00
Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure  
you understand the instructions before 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 warranty.
EN 
						

							©2014 All rights r\Oeserved.
Or\fngeburg\b SC Printe\Od in U.S.A.
When this product \,is worn out and no\, longer used, it 
should \fe returned \,to the reseller or\, other party for 
recycling.
\bo implement improv\,ements, specificatio\,ns and designs 
can \fe altered with\,out prior notificat\,ion.
Note that no legal\, demands can \fe pla\,ced \fased on the 
information contain\,ed in these instru\,ctions.
Use only original \,parts for repairs. \,\bhe use of other pa\,rts 
voids the warranty\,.
Do not modify or in\,stall non-standard\, equipment to the 
unit without conse\,nt from the manufac\,turer. Modifications 
to the unit may ca\,use unsafe operatio\,ns or damage the 
unit.
  WARNING!  Failure to follow\, cautious operatin\,g 
practices can resu\,lt in serious inju\,ry to the operator\, 
or other persons. \b\,he owner must unde\,rstand these 
instructions, and m\,ust allow only tra\,ined persons who 
understand these i\,nstructions to ope\,rate the mower.
Each person operat\,ing the mower must\, \fe of sound 
mind and \fody and m\,ust not \fe under th\,e influence of 
any mind altering \,su\fstance.
  WARNING!  Engine exhaust, s\,ome of its 
constituents, and c\,ertain vehicle com\,ponents contain or\, 
emit chemicals kno\,wn to the State of \,California to cause\, 
cancer and \firth de\,fects or other repr\,oductive harm.
  WARNING!  Battery posts, te\,rminals and relate\,d 
accessories contai\,n lead and lead co\,mpounds, 
chemicals known to\, the State of Calif\,ornia to cause 
cancer and \firth de\,fects or other repr\,oductive harm. 
Wash hands after han\,dling.
CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES
USA re\fuireme\bts
L\fbels  \fre  pl\fced  on  the  engine  \fnd/or  in  the 
engine  comp\frtment  st\fting  th\ft  the  m\fchine  will 
fulfill  the  requirements.  This  is  \flso  \fpplic\fble  to 
speci\fl requirements for \fny of the st\ftes\b (C\fliforni\f 
emission  rules  etc.).  Do  not  remove  \fny  of  these 
l\fbels.  Certific\ftes  c\fn  \flso  be  supplied  with  the 
m\fchine \ft delivery or written in the Engine m\fnu\fl. 
T\fke c\fre of them \fs they \fre v\flu\fble documents. 
						

							CON\bEN\bS
INTRODUCTION ..................\O..................\O..................\O.........4
Driving \fnd Tr\fnsport on Public Ro\fds ..................\O....4
Towing ..................\O..................\O..................\O..................\O.4
Oper\fting  ..................\O..................\O..................\O..............4
Good Service  ..................\O..................\O..................\O........5
M\fnuf\fcturing Number  ..................\O..................\O.....5
SYMBOLS AND DECALS ..................\O..................\O..............6
SAFETY  ..................\O..................\O..................\O..................\O.....7
Protecting Children ..................\O..................\O.................7
Gener\fl Oper\ftion  ..................\O..................\O..................\O7
Person\fl S\ffety Equip\Oment  ..................\O..................\O....8
Slope Oper\ftion ..................\O..................\O..................\O....8
S\ffe H\fndling of G\fso\Oline  ..................\O..................\O......8
Gener\fl M\finten\fnce  ..................\O..................\O.............9
Tr\fnsport ..................\O..................\O..................\O.............10
Towing ..................\O..................\O..................\O.................10
Sp\frk Arrestor  ..................\O..................\O..................\O.....10
CONTROLS  ..................\O..................\O..................\O...............11
Control Loc\ftions ..................\O..................\O..................\O11
Steering Control Levers  ..................\O..................\O........12
P\frk Br\fke  ..................\O..................\O..................\O..........12
Ignition Switch  ..................\O..................\O..................\O....12
Throttle Control ..................\O..................\O..................\O...13
Cold We\fther Control  ..................\O..................\O.....13
Service Meter ..................\O..................\O..................\O......13
Bl\fde Switch  ..................\O..................\O..................\O.......13
Fuse  ..................\O..................\O..................\O..................\O..14
Se\ft Adjustment Lev\Oer  ..................\O..................\O.........14
Fuel Shut Off V\flve  ..................\O..................\O...............14
Cutting Height Leve\Or ..................\O..................\O.............14
Byp\fss Link\fges  ..................\O..................\O..................\O14
Fuel T\fnk ..................\O..................\O..................\O.............15
Tr\fcking  ..................\O..................\O..................\O..............15
OPERATION ..................\O..................\O..................\O..............16
Tr\fining ..................\O..................\O..................\O...............16
Steering  ..................\O..................\O..................\O..............16
Before St\frting ..................\O..................\O..................\O....16
St\frting the Engine  ..................\O..................\O...............16
Running  ..................\O..................\O..................\O..............17
Stopping the Engine\O ..................\O..................\O.............18
Mowing Tips  ..................\O..................\O..................\O.......18
Oper\fting On Hills ..................\O..................\O................18
Jumper C\fble Use ..................\O..................\O..........19
Moving M\fchine By H\f\Ond  ..................\O..................\O....19
MAINTENANCE ..................\O..................\O..................\O.........20
M\finten\fnce Schedule\O  ..................\O..................\O.........20
B\fttery  ..................\O..................\O..................\O................22
S\ffety System ..................\O..................\O..................\O.....23
P\frk Br\fke  ..................\O..................\O..................\O..........23
Tire Pressures ..................\O..................\O..................\O.....23
C\fster Wheels  ..................\O..................\O..................\O....24
Anti-sc\flp Rollers ..................\O..................\O..................\O24
V-belts  ..................\O..................\O..................\O.................24
Deck Belt Remov\fl  ..................\O..................\O.........24
Adjusting the Mower \ODeck  ..................\O..................\O...25
Leveling deck ..................\O..................\O.................25
Cutting Bl\fdes ..................\O..................\O..................\O....26
Bl\fde repl\fcement  ..................\O..................\O.........26
Cle\fning ..................\O..................\O..................\O.............26
LUBRICATION ..................\O..................\O..................\O...........27
Tr\fnsmission  ..................\O..................\O..................\O.......27
Wheel \fnd Deck Zerk\Os  ..................\O..................\O.........27
Front Wheel Mount ..................\O..................\O..........27
Front Wheel Be\frings  ..................\O..................\O.....27
Deck Spindles ..................\O..................\O.................27
TROUBLESHOOTING  ..................\O..................\O.................28
STORAGE  ..................\O..................\O..................\O.................29
Winter Stor\fge ..................\O..................\O..................\O....29
Service ..................\O..................\O..................\O................29
SCHEMATIC  ..................\O..................\O..................\O..............30
TECHNICAL DATA  ..................\O..................\O..................\O....31
Torque Specific\ftions ..................\O..................\O...........32
Accessories ..................\O..................\O..................\O........32
SERVICE JOURNAL ..................\O..................\O..................\O..33 
						

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Co\bgratulatio\bs
Th\fnk you for purch\fsing \f Husqv\frn\f ride-on mower. This 
m\fchine is built for \Osuperior efficiency t\Oo r\fpidly mow prim\fri\Oly 
l\frge \fre\fs. A control p\fnel e\fsily \fcces\Osible to the oper\ftor \O
\fnd \f hydrost\ftic tr\fnsmission \Oregul\fted by steering\O controls 
both contribute to the\O m\fchine’s perform\fnce.
This m\fnu\fl is \f v\flu\O\fble document. Re\fd t\Ohe contents 
c\frefully before using or servicing\O the m\fchine. The f\Oollowing 
of instructions (use\b\O service\b m\finten\fnc\Oe) by \fll who oper\fte\O 
this m\fchine is imp\Oort\fnt for the s\ffety \Oof the oper\ftor \fnd 
others. It c\fn \flso c\Oonsider\fbly incre\fse the life sp\fn \Oof the 
m\fchine \fnd incre\fse its res\fle v\flue.
If you sell your m\fch\Oine\b be sure to give the oper\ft\Oor m\fnu\fl to 
the new owner.
The fin\fl ch\fpter of \Othis oper\ftor m\fnu\fl p\Orovides \f Service 
Journ\fl. Ensure th\ft service \fnd \Orep\fir work \fre documented. 
A well-kept servic\Oe journ\fl reduces service costs\O for the 
m\finten\fnce \fnd \fffects the m\fchine’s\O res\fle v\flue. Ple\fse \O
cont\fct your de\fler f\Oor more inform\ftion. T\fke the oper\ftor 
m\fnu\fl \flong when the\O m\fchine is t\fken t\Oo your de\fler for 
service.
Ge\beral
In this oper\ftor m\fnu\O\fl\b left \fnd right\b \Ob\fckw\frd \fnd forw\frd 
\fre used in rel\ftion to the m\fchin\Oe’s norm\fl driving direction.
Continuous dedic\ftion \Oto improve our products require th\ft 
specific\ftions \fnd de\Osign \fre subject to ch\fnge w\Oithout 
notice.
Drivi\bg a\bd Tra\bsport o\b Public R\eoads
Check \fpplic\fble ro\fd tr\fffic regul\ftions before tr\fnsporting 
on public ro\fds. If the m\fchine\O is tr\fnsported\b you must 
\flw\fys use \fpproved f\fstening equip\Oment \fnd ensure th\ft the 
m\fchine is well \fnc\Ohored. DO NOT oper\fte th\Ois m\fchine on 
public ro\fdw\fys.
Towi\bg
If m\fchine is equip\Oped with \f tow hitch\O\b use extreme c\fution 
when towing. Never \O\fllow children or others in or on\O the towed 
equipment. M\fke wid\Oe turns to \fvoid j\fck-knifi\Ong. Tr\fvel slowly 
\fnd \fllow extr\f dist\f\Once to stop.
Do not tow on sloped g\Oround. The weight of \Othe towed 
equipment m\fy c\fuse \Oloss of tr\fction \fnd l\Ooss of control.
Follow the m\fnuf\fcturer's recommend\ftion for wei\Oght limits for 
towed equipment. Do \Onot tow ne\fr ditches\O\b c\fn\fls\b \fnd other 
h\fz\frds.
Operati\bg
This m\fchine is cons\Otructed only for mowi\Ong gr\fss on l\fwns 
\fnd even ground without obst\fcles \Osuch \fs stones\b tree 
stumps\b etc. The m\fc\Ohine c\fn \flso be used\O for other t\fsks 
when equipped with \Ospeci\fl \fccessories \Oprovided by the 
m\fnuf\fcturer. Oper\fting instruct\Oions for the \fccessor\Oies \fre 
provided with deliver\Oy. All other types of\O uses \fre incorrect. 
The m\fnuf\fcturer’s directions concerning oper\ftion\b 
m\finten\fnce\b \fnd rep\firs must be c\frefully followed.
L\fwn mowers \fnd \fll p\Oower equipment\b c\fn b\Oe potenti\flly 
d\fngerous if used improperly. S\ffety requires good 
judgement\b c\freful use in \fccord\fnce with these in\Ostructions 
\fnd common sense.
The m\fchine must onl\Oy be oper\fted\b m\fint\fi\Oned\b \fnd rep\fired 
by persons f\fmili\fr w\Oith the m\fchine’s s\Opeci\fl ch\fr\fcteristi\Ocs 
\fnd who \fre \flso knowledge\fble \O\fbout the s\ffety inst\Oructions. 
Use only \fpproved rep\fir p\frts to m\fint\fin this \Om\fchine.
Accident prevention regul\ftions\b other gen\Oer\fl s\ffety 
regul\ftions\b occup\ftion\fl\O s\ffety rules\b \fnd t\Or\fffic regul\ftions 
must be followed with\Oout f\fil.
Un\futhorized modific\ft\Oions to the design of\O the m\fchine 
m\fy \fbsolve the m\fnuf\f\Octurer from li\fbility for \fny \Oresulting 
person\fl injury or property d\fm\fge. 
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Good Service
Husqv\frn\f's products \fre sold throughout the world \fnd \Oonly 
in speci\flized ret\fil stores with complete se\Orvice. This ensures 
th\ft you \fs \f customer\O receive only the best\O support \fnd 
service. Before the product is delivered\b the m\fchine h\fs\b\O for 
ex\fmple\b been inspec\Oted \fnd \fdjusted by \Oyour ret\filer. See 
the certific\fte in the Service Journ\fl in this oper\ftor \Om\fnu\fl.
When you need sp\fre p\frts or support in service questi\Oons\b 
w\frr\fnty issues\b etc\O.\b ple\fse consult the\O following profession\fl:
This M\fnu\fl belongs t\Oo the m\fchine with 
the m\fnuf\fcturing num\Ober:
Engine
Ma\bufacturi\bg Number
The machine’s manufacturing number can be found on the 
printed plate affixed to the engine compartment.
St\fted on the pl\fte\b \Ofrom the top \fre:
• The m\fchine’s type \Odesign\ftion (I.D.).
• The m\fnuf\fcturer’s type number (M\Oodel).
• The m\fchine’s seri\f\Ol number (Seri\fl no.)\O
Please have the type designation and serial number available 
when ordering spare parts.
The engine’s m\fnuf\fc\Oturing number is st\f\Omped on one of the 
v\flve covers.
The pl\fte st\ftes:
• The engine’s model.\O
• The engine’s type.\O
• Code
Please have these available when ordering spare parts.
The wheel motors \fnd\O hydrost\ftic pumps h\fve \f \Ob\frcode 
dec\fl \fffixed \ft the \Ore\fr. 
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These symbols \fre found on the m\fchin\Oe \fnd in the oper\ftor\O 
m\fnu\fl.
Study them c\frefully so th\ft you kn\Oow wh\ft they me\fn.
IMPOR\bAN\b INFORMA\bION  Xxxx xxxxxx x\,xxxx xxxx 
xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx x\,xxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxx\,xx xxxx xxxxxx.  WARNING!  Xxxx xxxxxx xxxx\,x xxxx xxxxxxxxx 
xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. x\,x xxxxxxxx xxxx xx\,xxxx.
Used in this public\O\ftion to notify the r\Oe\fder of \f risk of 
person\fl injury or de\fth\b p\frticul\frly if the re\fder should 
neglect to follow ins\Otructions given in t\Ohe m\fnu\fl.
Used in this public\O\ftion to notify the r\Oe\fder of \f risk of m\f\Oteri\fl 
d\fm\fge\b p\frticul\frly if the re\fder should neglect\O to follow 
instructions given i\On the m\fnu\fl. Used \f\Olso when there is \f 
potenti\fl for misuse \Oor mis\fssembly.
ReverseNeutr\flF\fstSlowCold 
We\fther 
St\frt
FuelW\frning!P\frk Br\fke
 Cut Height Low Cut Height HighUse protective  gl\fssesUse protective  glovesDo not  st\fnd here
Re\fd Oper\ftor M\fnu\fl
Shut off engine\b remove key before performing 
m\finten\fnce or rep\fir 
Keep \f s\ffe dist\fnce from  
the m\fchine
Use on slopes no 
gre\fter th\fn 10°No p\fssengers
Whole body exposure to 
thrown objects
Severing of fingers \fnd toesDo not open or remove s\ffety shields\O 
with engine running\O
C\freful b\fcking up\b w\ftch for  
other people
C\freful going forw\frd\b w\ftch for 
other people
B\fttery \fcid is corrosive\b  
explosive \fnd fl\fmm\fbl\Oe
 W\frning!  Keep \fw\fy from the disch\frge deck\b do n\Oot use without deflector  or gr\fss c\ftcher
Do not touch p\frtsWe\fr he\fring  
protection 
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  WARNING!  \bHIS CU\b\bING MACHI\,NE IS CAPABLE 
OF AMPU\bA\bING HANDS AND FEE\b AND \bHROWING 
OBJEC\bS. FAILURE \bO OBSERVE \bHE FOLLOWING 
SAFE\bY INS\bRUC\bIONS COULD\, RESUL\b IN SERIOUS 
INJURY OR DEA\bH.
Ge\beral Operatio\b
• Re\fd\b underst\fnd\b \fnd\O 
follow \fll instruction\Os on the 
m\fchine \fnd in the \Om\fnu\fl 
before st\frting.
• It is recommended th\ft 
someone be \fw\fre th\ft 
you \fre mowing \fnd c\fn 
provide help in c\fse o\Of 
injury or \fccident.
• Anyone who oper\ftes\b m\O\fint\fins\b \fnd/or serv\Oices this 
m\fchine must first r\Oe\fd \fnd underst\fnd t\Ohis Oper\ftor 
M\fnu\fl. Loc\fl l\fws m\fy\O regul\fte the \fge of th\Oe user. 
The owner is responsible for tr\fini\Ong the users of this\O 
equipment.
• The owner \fnd oper\ftor\O of this equipment c\O\fn prevent 
\fccidents \fnd is responsible for \fccide\Onts or injuries 
occurring to themsel\Oves\b other people \fnd\O/or property.
• Do not put h\fnds or fe\Oet ne\fr rot\fting p\frts or under the 
m\fchine. Keep cle\fr\O of the disch\frge op\Oening \ft \fll times.\O
• Only \fllow responsible \fdults\b wh\Oo \fre f\fmili\fr with the\O 
instructions\b to oper\f\Ote the m\fchine.
• Cle\fr the \fre\f of objects 
such \fs rocks\b toys\b wire\b 
etc.\b which could be \Opicked 
up \fnd thrown by the 
bl\fdes.
• Be sure the \fre\f is cle\fr 
of byst\fnders before 
oper\fting. Stop m\fchi\One if 
\fnyone enters the \fr\Oe\f.
• Do not mow in reverse 
unless \fbsolutely nec\Oess\fry. Alw\fys look down \fnd\O behind 
before \fnd while b\fcking.\O
• Never direct disch\frged m\fte\Ori\fl tow\frd \fnyone. Avoid 
disch\frging m\fteri\fl\O \fg\finst \f w\fll or obs\Otruction. M\fteri\fl 
m\fy ricochet b\fck tow\O\frd the oper\ftor. Stop the bl\fdes 
when crossing gr\fvel surf\fces.
• Do not oper\fte m\fchine\O without the entire gr\fss c\ftcher\b 
disch\frge gu\frd\b or other s\ffety de\Ovices in pl\fce \fnd \O
working.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never le\fve \f runnin\Og m\fchine un\fttended\O. Alw\fys turn 
off bl\fdes\b move the st\Oeering control lever outw\frd to the 
p\frk br\fke position\b s\Otop engine \fnd remove keys before 
dismounting.
• Never c\frry p\fssengers. The m\O\fchine is only inten\Oded for 
use by one person. 
• Diseng\fge bl\fdes whe\On not mowing. Shut of\Of engine \fnd 
w\fit for \fll p\frts to come to \f complete stop before cle\fning 
the m\fchine\b removing the gr\fss c\f\Otcher or unclogging \Othe 
disch\frge gu\frd.
• Oper\fte the m\fchine \Oonly in d\fylight or \Ogood \frtifici\fl light.
• Do not oper\fte the m\fc\Ohine while under th\Oe influence of 
\flcohol or drugs.
• W\ftch for tr\fffic when\O oper\fting ne\fr or cr\Oossing ro\fdw\fys.
• Use extr\f c\fre when lo\fding or unl\Oo\fding the m\fchine i\Onto 
\f tr\filer or truck.
  WARNING!  CHILDREN CAN BE SE\,RIOUSLY 
INJURED OR KILLED \,BY \bHIS EQUIPMEN\b. Carefully 
read and follow all\, the safety instruc\,tion that follow.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  \bhe American Academy of 
Pediatrics recomme\,nds that children \,\fe a minimum of 16 \,
years of age \fefore operating a ridin\,g lawn mower.
Protecti\bg Childre\b
Tr\fgic \fccidents c\fn \Ooccur if the oper\ftor \Ois not \flert to the 
presence of children. Children \fre often \fttr\fcted to \Othe 
m\fchine \fnd the mowi\Ong \fctivity. Never \fssume th\ft children 
will rem\fin where you l\fst s\fw them.
• Keep children out of 
the mowing \fre\f \fnd in 
the w\ftchful c\fre of \f 
responsible \fdult other 
tha\b the oper\ftor.
• Be \flert \fnd turn m\fchine 
off if \f child enters\O the \fre\f.
• Before \fnd while b\fcking\b\O 
look behind \fnd down f\Oor 
sm\fll children.
• Never c\frry children\b 
even with the bl\fde\Os shut 
off. They m\fy f\fll off \fnd 
be seriously injured or 
interfere with s\ffe m\fchine\O 
oper\ftion. Children who 
h\fve been given rid\Oes in 
the p\fst m\fy suddenl\Oy 
\fppe\fr in the mowing\O \fre\f 
for \fnother ride \fnd \Obe run 
over or b\fcked over by\O the m\fchine.
• Never \fllow children to 
oper\fte the m\fchine.\O
• Use extreme c\fre when 
\fppro\fching blind corners\b 
shrubs\b trees\b or other 
objects th\ft m\fy block\O your 
view of \f child.
Safety I\bstructio\bs
These instructions \f\Ore for your s\ffety. Re\fd them c\frefully. 
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• Alw\fys we\fr eye protection when oper\fti\Ong m\fchine.
• We\fr proper Person\fl Protective Equipment (\OPPE) while 
oper\fting this m\fchi\One\b including (\ft \f \Ominimum) sturdy 
footwe\fr\b eye protection\b \fnd he\fring\O protection. Do not 
mow in shorts \fnd/or footwe\fr wit\Oh open toes. 
WARNING! Do not drive up or\, down hills with s\,lopes 
greater than 10 de\,grees. Do not drive\, across any slopes\,.
• Choose \f low ground speed so th\ft you\O will not h\fve to 
stop while on the sl\Oope.
• Do not mow on wet gr\fs\Os. Tires m\fy lose tr\fction.\O
• Avoid st\frting\b stopping\b or tu\Orning on \f slope. If \Othe tires 
lose tr\fction\b diseng\O\fge the bl\fdes \fnd p\Oroceed slowly 
str\fight down the sl\Oope.
• Keep movement on the\O slopes slow \fnd gr\fd\Ou\fl. Do not 
m\fke sudden ch\fnges \Oin speed or direction\b which could 
c\fuse m\fchine to roll over.
• Use extr\f c\fre while oper\fting m\f\Ochine with gr\fss c\f\Otchers 
or other \ftt\fchments;\O they c\fn \fffect the st\fbility \Oof the 
m\fchine.
• Do not use on steep s\Olopes.
• Do not try to st\fbilize the 
m\fchine by putting \f\O foot 
on the ground.
• Do not mow ne\fr drop-offs\b 
ditches\b or emb\fnkmen\Ots. 
The m\fchine could 
suddenly roll over if \f wheel \O
is over the edge or \Othe edge 
c\fves in.
Safe Ha\bdli\bg of Gas\eoli\be
  WARNING!  \bhe engine and the \,exhaust system 
\fecome very hot dur\,ing operation. \bher\,e is a risk for \fur\,ns 
if touched. Allow engine and e\,xhaust system to c\,ool \fefore 
refueling.
WARNING! When using the ma\,chine, approved 
personal protectiv\,e equipment should \,\fe used. Personal 
protective equipmen\,t cannot eliminate\, the risk of injury\, 
\fut it will reduce \,the degree of injur\,y if an accident do\,es 
happen. Ask your retailer \,for help in choosin\,g the right 
equipment.
• D\ft\f indic\ftes th\ft \Ooper\ftors \fge 60 ye\fr\Os \fnd \fbove \fre 
involved in \f l\frge \Opercent\fge of riding mo\Ower-rel\fted 
injuries. These oper\O\ftors should ev\flu\fte \Otheir \fbility 
to oper\fte the ridin\Og mower s\ffely enough\O to protect 
themselves \fnd other\Os from serious injury.
• Follow the m\fnuf\fcturer’s recommend\ftion for whe\Oel 
weights or counterwe\Oights.
• Keep m\fchine free of gr\fss\b le\fves o\Or other debris buildu\Op 
which c\fn touch hot e\Oxh\fust or engine p\frts \fnd burn. Do 
not \fllow the mower d\Oeck to plow le\fves or\O other debris 
which c\fn c\fuse build\Oup to occur. Cle\fn \fny oil or fu\Oel 
spill\fge before oper\fting or storin\Og the m\fchine.
• Allow m\fchine to cool \Obefore stor\fge.
Perso\bal Safety E\fuip\eme\bt
• M\fke sure th\ft first \fid 
equipment is close \f\Ot h\fnd 
when using the m\fch\Oine.
• Never use the m\fchi\One 
when b\frefoot.
• Alw\fys we\fr protective 
shoes or boots\b prefer\fbly 
with steel toe c\fps.\O
• Alw\fys we\fr \fpproved 
protective gl\fsses or \O\f full 
visor when \fssemblin\Og or driving.
• Alw\fys we\fr gloves w\Ohen h\fndling the bl\O\fdes.
• Never we\fr loose clot\Ohing th\ft c\fn get c\O\fught in moving 
p\frts.
• Use e\fr protectors to \fvoid d\fm\fg\Oe to he\fring.
Slope Operatio\b
Slopes \fre \f m\fjor f\fctor rel\fted to loss of cont\Orol \fnd tip-over 
\fccidents\b which c\fn result in severe injury or de\fth. Oper\ftion 
on \fll slopes requires extr\f 
c\fution. If you c\fnnot \Ob\fck up 
the slope or if you f\Oeel une\fsy 
on it\b do not mow it.
• Mow up \fnd down slopes\O 
(10 degrees m\fximum)\b not 
\fcross.
• W\ftch for holes\b ruts\b \O
bumps\b rocks\b or other 
hidden objects. Unev\Oen terr\fin could over\Oturn the m\fchine. 
T\fll gr\fss c\fn hide ob\Ost\fcles.
To \fvoid person\fl injur\Oy or property d\fm\fge\b use extreme c\fre 
in h\fndling g\fsoline\O. G\fsoline is extremely fl\fmm\fble \fnd t\Ohe 
v\fpors \fre explosive.
• Extinguish \fll cig\fr\Oettes\b cig\frs\b pipes\O\b \fnd other sources of 
ignition.
• Use only \fpproved g\fsoline 
cont\finers.
• Never remove g\fs c\fp or 
\fdd fuel with the e\Ongine 
running. Allow engin\Oe to 
cool before refueling.
• Never fuel the m\fch\Oine 
indoors.
• Never store the m\fchine or fue\Ol cont\finer where there is \fn 
open fl\fme\b sp\frk or p\Oilot light such \fs on\O \f w\fter he\fter or 
other \fppli\fnce.
• Before you begin refueling\b minimize \Othe risk of st\ftic 
electricity by touch\Oing \f met\fl surf\fce.
• Never fill cont\finers\O inside \f vehicle or\O on \f truck or tr\file\Or 
bed with pl\fstic li\Oner. Alw\fys pl\fce cont\fi\Oners on the 
ground \fw\fy from the vehicle when\O filling.
• Never overfill fuel t\O\fnk. Repl\fce g\fs c\fp\O \fnd tighten 
securely. 
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• Remove g\fs-powered equipment from the truck or tr\fil\Oer 
\fnd refuel it on the ground. If this is not\O possible\b refuel 
such equipment with\O \f port\fble cont\finer\b r\fther th\fn from 
\f g\fsoline dispenser\O nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in \Ocont\fct with the rim\O of the fuel t\fnk or \O
cont\finer opening \ft \O\fll times until fuel\Oing is complete. Do \O
not use \f nozzle lock-\Oopen device.
• If fuel is spilled \Oon clothing\b ch\fnge c\Olothing immedi\ftely.
• Do not st\frt the engine ne\fr s\Opilled fuel.
• Never use g\fsoline \fs\O \f cle\fning \fgent.
• If le\fks \frise in f\Ouel system\b the eng\Oine must not be st\frted 
until problem h\fs been resolved.
• Check the fuel leve\Ol before e\fch use \fnd le\fve\O sp\fce for 
the fuel to exp\fnd\b \f\Os the he\ft from the engine \fnd th\Oe sun 
m\fy otherwise c\fuse t\Ohe fuel to exp\fnd \fnd\O overflow.
Ge\beral Mai\bte\ba\bce
• Never use the m\fchi\One 
indoors or in sp\fces \Ol\fcking 
proper ventil\ftion. Th\Oe 
exh\fust fumes cont\fin\O 
c\frbon monoxide\b \fn 
odorless \fnd poisonous \O
leth\fl g\fs.
• M\fke sure th\ft the 
equipment is in good\O condition \fnd th\ft \f\Oll nuts \fnd bolts\b 
especi\flly those f\fs\Otening the bl\fde \ftt\O\fchments\b \fre 
properly tightened \fnd\O torqued.
• M\fint\fin or repl\fce s\ffety \fnd in\Ostruction l\fbels \fs 
necess\fry. 
• Never interfere with the intende\Od function of \f s\ffet\Oy device 
or reduce the protection provided by \f s\ffety de\Ovice. 
Check their proper oper\ftion regul\frly. NEVER oper\fte 
\f m\fchine with \f s\ff\Oety device th\ft does\O not function 
properly.
  WARNING!  \bhe engine must not\, \fe started when 
the driver’s floor \,plate or any prote\,ctive plate for the\, mower 
deck’s drive \felt i\,s removed.
  WARNING!  \bhe \fattery contain\,s lead and lead 
compounds, chemical\,s that are conside\,red to cause 
cancer, \firth defects, and\, other reproductiv\,e system 
damage. Wash your hands afte\,r handling the \fatt\,ery.
• The mulch bl\fdes shou\Old only be used in f\O\fmili\fr \fre\fs 
when higher qu\flity\O mowing is desired.
• Regul\frly cle\fn deck\O \fnd underside of de\Ock\b \fvoid 
spr\fying engine \fnd\O electric\fl componen\Ots with w\fter.
• The bl\fdes \fre sh\frp \fnd c\fn c\fuse\O cuts \fnd g\fshes. 
Wr\fp the bl\fdes or use\O protective gloves when\O h\fndling 
them.
• Check br\fke oper\ftion\O frequently. Adjust \fnd servic\Oe \fs 
required. 
• Never work with the\O st\frter circuit if there is spilled fuel.
• Ensure th\ft the fuel fill\Oer c\fp is mounted ti\Oghtly \fnd no 
fl\fmm\fble subst\fnces \fr\Oe stored in \fn open vessel\O.
• Sp\frking c\fn occur wh\Oen working with the\O b\fttery \fnd the 
he\fvy c\fbles of the s\Ot\frter circuit. This c\fn c\fuse\O b\fttery 
explosion\b fire or eye injury. 
Sp\frking will not oc\Ocur 
\ffter the grounding c\fble 
(norm\flly neg\ftive\b bl\fck\O) is 
removed from the b\fttery. 
• Disconnect the grounding 
c\fble from the b\fttery first 
\fnd reconnect it l\fst.
• Do not m\fke \f bridge \Oshort 
circuit \fcross the st\frter 
rel\fy to run the st\frter.
• Be very c\freful when h\fndling \Ob\fttery \fcid. Acid on skin\O 
c\fn c\fuse serious corr\Oosive burns. If you spill b\ftt\Oery \fcid 
on your skin\b rinse i\Ommedi\ftely with w\ft\Oer. 
• Acid in the eyes c\O\fn c\fuse blindness\b c\Oont\fct \f doctor 
immedi\ftely. 
• Be c\freful when servicing\O 
the b\fttery. Explosive g\fses 
form in the b\fttery. Never 
perform m\finten\fnce on the\O 
b\fttery when smoking or 
ne\fr open fl\fmes or sp\O\frks. 
The b\fttery c\fn explode 
\fnd c\fuse serious inj\Oury or 
d\fm\fge.
• Never m\fke \fdjustmen\Ots with the engine\O running.
• The m\fchine is test\Oed \fnd \fpproved only with the 
equipment origin\flly\O provided or recommended by the 
m\fnuf\fcturer. Only use \fpproved rep\fir p\frts for the 
m\fchine.
  CAUTION! Use protective gla\,sses for 
maintenance work.
• Check gr\fss c\ftcher\O components \fnd the \Odisch\frge gu\frd 
frequently \fnd repl\fce with m\fnuf\fct\Ourer’s recommended 
p\frts when necess\fry. 
• Do not ch\fnge the se\Ottings of governors \fnd \fvoid runnin\Og 
the engine with ove\Orly high engine sp\Oeeds. If you run the\O 
engine too f\fst\b m\fch\Oine components could \Obe d\fm\fged.
• To reduce the risk of fir\Oe\b keep m\fchine free of gr\fss\b 
le\fves or other debri\Os buildup. Cle\fn oil \Oor fuel spills \fnd 
remove \fny fuel-so\fked\O debris. Allow m\fchi\One to cool 
before storing.
• Stop to inspect the \Oequipment if you run \Oover or into 
\fnything. If necess\O\fry\b m\fke rep\firs before st\frting. 
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Tra\bsportTowi\bg
If m\fchine is equip\Oped with \f tow hitch\O\b use extreme c\fution 
when towing. Never \O\fllow children or others in or on\O towed 
equipment..
M\fke wide turns to \fvoid j\fck-knifi\Ong. Tr\fvel slowly \fnd \fllo\Ow 
extr\f dist\fnce to st\Oop. Do not tow on slope\Od ground. The 
weight of the towed \Oequipment m\fy c\fuse \Oloss of tr\fction \fnd 
loss of control.
Follow the m\fnuf\fcturer’s recommend\ftion for wei\Oght limits for 
towed equipment. Do \Onot tow ne\fr ditches\O\b c\fn\fls\b \fnd other 
h\fz\frds.
Spark Arrestor
This mower is equipp\Oed with \fn intern\fl combustion engine\O 
\fnd should not be used\O on or ne\fr \fny unimp\Oroved forested\b 
bush covered or gr\fssy l\fnds un\Oless the engine’s \Osystem is 
equipped with \f sp\fr\Ok \frrestor meeting \fpplic\O\fble loc\fl or 
st\fte l\fws (if \fny).\O
Feder\fl l\fws \fpply on\O feder\fl l\fnds. 
If \f sp\frk \frrestor is used\b it sh\Oould be m\fint\fined in\O effective 
working order by the oper\ftor.
A sp\frk \frrestor for the muffler\O is \fv\fil\fble through your 
\futhorized Husqv\frn\f de\fler.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  \bhe park \frake is n\,ot 
sufficient to lock t\,he machine in plac\,e during transport\,. 
Ensure that the ma\,chine is well faste\,ned to the transpo\,rt 
vehicle. Always reverse the\, machine onto the \,transport 
vehicle to avoid t\,ipping it over.
  WARNING!  Use extreme cautio\,n when loading the\, 
machine into a tru\,ck or trailer usin\,g ramps. \bhere is t\,he 
possi\fility of seri\,ous injury or deat\,h if the machine fa\,lls off 
the ramps.
  WARNING!  Engine exhaust a\,nd certain vehicle\, 
components contain\, or emit chemicals con\,sidered to cause 
cancer, \firth defects, or other reproductive\, system damage. 
\bhe engine exhaust \,contains car\fon mon\,oxide, which is an \,
odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine 
in enclosed spaces.
• The m\fchine is he\fv\Oy \fnd c\fn c\fuse seri\Oous crushing 
injuries. Be extr\f \Oc\futious when it is l\Oo\fded on or unlo\fded 
from \f vehicle or tr\fil\Oer.
• Use full width r\fmp\Os for lo\fding m\fchine\O into \f tr\filer or 
truck.
• Use \fn \fpproved tr\filer to tr\fns\Oport the m\fchine. Acti\Ov\fte 
the p\frk br\fke by se\Ocuring the steering\O controls in the 
outw\frd position with el\fs\Otic or r\ftcheting st\Or\fps. Turn off 
the fuel supply. F\fsten the m\fchin\Oe down with \fpproved 
devices such \fs b\fnd\Os\b ch\fins or str\fps.
• Both front \fnd re\fr tie down str\fps \Oshould be used \fnd 
directed down \fnd outw\fr\Od from the m\fchine.
• Do not oper\fte this m\O\fchine on public ro\fdw\fys.
• Check \fnd \fbide by l\Ooc\fl tr\fffic regul\ftions before 
tr\fnsporting the m\fchine on \O\fny ro\fd.
• Do not tow this m\fchi\One\b it m\fy c\fuse d\fm\f\Oge to the drive 
system.
• Do not tow \fny tr\filer\Os\b etc. with this m\Oower. They m\fy 
j\fckknife or overturn\b c\fusing d\fm\fge to t\Ohe mower \fnd 
possible serious inju\Ory to the oper\ftor.
• Lo\fd the unit onto tru\Ock or tr\filer by dri\Oving up r\fmps 
of suit\fble strength using \f slow s\Opeed. Do not lift! T\Ohe 
m\fchine is not inten\Oded to be lifted by \Oh\fnd.
• When lo\fding or unlo\fd\Oing this m\fchine\b d\Oo not exceed the 
m\fximum recommended oper\ftion \O\fngle of 10O. 
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