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Operator Manual P-ZT 54 Zero Turn Mower / 966613403-02 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 gasoline with more than...
CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES USA requirements Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfill the requirements. This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states, (California emission rules etc.). Do not remove these labels. Certificates can also be supplied with the machine at delivery or written in the Engine manual.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........4 Driving and Transport on Public Roads ..4 Towing ............4 Operating ............. 4 SYMBOLS AND DECALS ......... 6 SAFETY ............7 Protecting Children ........7 Personal Safety Equipment ......8 Slope Operation ........... 8 Safe Handling of Gasoline ......9 Transport ...........
Do not let children or others in or on the towed equipment. Make wide Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna ride- turns to avoid jack-knifing. Travel slowly and leave on mower. This machine is built for superior more distance to stop.
INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna's products are sold throughout the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer.
reader neglects to follow the instructions in the SYMBOLS AND DECALS manual. These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean.
• Do not let children to operate the machine. SAFETY • Use extreme care when going near blind Safety Instructions corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child. These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
Personal Safety Equipment SAFETY Make sure that first aid • Always turn off blades, move the steering equipment is close at control lever out to the park brake position, stop hand when using the engine and remove keys before dismounting. machine.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing SAFETY immediately. • Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could suddenly • Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent. roll over if a wheel is over the edge or the edge •...
Transport SAFETY • The machine is • Stop to inspect the equipment if you run over or heavy and can into anything. If necessary, make repairs before cause serious starting. crushing injuries. Be extra cautious • Do not make adjustments or repairs with the when it is loaded on engine running.
• Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by A spark arrestor for the muffler is available periodically inspecting for damage and keeping through your authorized Husqvarna dealer. all mounting fasteners tight. Check all bolts, including on the seat belt, for correct torque before each use.
CONTROLS This operator manual describes the Husqvarna belt-driven hydraulic pumps. Using the left and Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a four- right steering controls, the flow is regulated and stroke overhead valve engine. thereby the direction and speed.
CONTROLS WARNING! The machine can turn very rapidly if one steering control is moved much Steering Control Levers further forward than the other. Park Brake The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved The park brake is found on the left of the forward or backward about a neutral position.
Service Meter CONTROLS Choke Control The service meter displays the total operating time with the blade activated. After every 50 hours of operation, an oil can icon The choke control is used for cold starts to will appear and stay on for two hours, before an provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture.
Fuel Shut Off Valve CONTROLS Fuses The fuel shut off valve is located at the right rear of the seat. The valve has three positions: right tank, left tank and OFF. Fuses are located on the right hand side of the machine and are accessed by tilting the seat Tracking forward.
Fuel Tank CONTROLS Hydro Release Levers Read the safety instructions before refueling. The capacity for each tank is 5-1/2 gallons. The levers are located on each side of the rear of Regularly check the gas cap gasket for damage the unit below the rear engine plate. The bypass and keep the cap properly tightened.
To turn to the right OPERATION While moving in a forward direction, pull the right lever back towards the neutral position while Read the Safety section and following pages, if maintaining the position of the left lever, this will you are unfamiliar with the machine. slow the rotation of the right wheel and cause the Training machine to turn in that direction.
3. Activate the park brake, pulling the lever OPERATION upwards. Before Starting 1. Read the sections on Safety and Controls before starting the machine. 2. Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). 3. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.
5. When the machine is standing still, activate OPERATION the park brake by pulling the lever upward. If the engine has been worked hard, allow it to idle at least 60 seconds to attain a normal WARNING! Make sure that no one is operating temperature before stopping.
Moving Machine By Hand OPERATION When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the Mowing Tips bypass linkages with the hydro release levers. The levers are located on each side of the rear of • Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects the unit below the engine plate.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule is recommended to maintain your machine in the best possible condition and to ensure safe Following is a list of maintenance procedures operation. that must be performed on the machine. For Read General Maintenance in the Safety those points not described in this manual, visit an section.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION The special remove the key. blade bolt is heat treated. Replace it with a • Make sure the blades and all moving parts Husqvarna bolt if required. Do not use lower have completely stopped. grade hardware than specified.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable MAINTENANCE to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower with the discharged battery, away from the Battery fuel tank and battery. If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it To remove cables, reverse order should be recharged.
Perform a standstill test and check that there is • the steering controls are in the outer, locked sufficient braking action. neutral position. To adjust the park brake, contact the Husqvarna • the park brake is on. service workshop. Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety...
2. With a 1/2" breaker bar, shift the idler arm MAINTENANCE counter clockwise. When there is enough slack, slip the belt onto the center spindle V-belts pulley. Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for 3. Reinstall the belt guide removed in Step 5 severe cracking and large nicks.
3. Turn both outer blades to align with the deck MAINTENANCE front-to-rear. Reposition rear mounting bolts up or down until rear blade tips are positioned 6. Remove belt from the engine and pump 3.2 mm to 9.5 mm higher in the rear than the pulleys.
ZT-3400 Powertrain MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATION Servicing Anti-scalp Rollers dealers attempting a warranty repair must have Anti-scalp rollers keep the deck in the proper prior approval before conducting maintenance position to help prevent scalping in most terrain to a Hydro-Gear® product, unless the servicing conditions.
LUBRICATION Lubrication Schedule Change hydraulic drive filters. p Change engine oil every 50 hours. 12/12 Every year Lubricate with grease gun 1/52 Every Week Filter change 1/365 Every day Oil change Level check General Wipe away excess grease after lubrication. Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication.
Transaxle Fluid Change LUBRICATION This transaxle is designed with an external filter Wheel and Deck Zerks for ease of maintenance. To ensure constant fluid quality levels and longer life, an oil filter change Use only good quality bearing grease. interval of every 200 hours is recommended. Grease from well-known brand names The following procedure is performed with the (petrochemical companies, etc.) usually maintains...
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4. It may be necessary to repeat Steps 2 and 3 LUBRICATION until all the air is completely purged from the system. When the hydraulic drive operates 10. Fill with 20W50 motor oil until oil just at normal noise levels and moves smoothly appears at the bottom of each transaxles’...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem / Cause Engine overheats Engine will not start Clogged air intake or cooling fins Blade switch is engaged Engine overloaded Steering controls are not locked in the Poor ventilation around engine neutral position Defective engine speed regulator Park brake is not activated Too little or no oil in the engine Dead battery Contamination in the fuel line...
Drain the fuel Always use genuine Husqvarna spare parts. into an approved container outdoors and An annual check-up at an authorized service store far away from open flame or sources of workshop is a good way to ensure that the ignition.
TECHNICAL DATA ENGINE Manufacturer Kawasaki Type FX751V Power 18.3 kW @ 3600 RPM Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Fuel Min 87 octane unleaded (Max ethanol 10%, Max MTBE 15%) Fuel tank capacity 41.6 liters Cooling Air cooled Air filter Heavy duty canister Alternator 12v 15 amp @ 3600 rpm Starter...
SERVICE JOURNAL DELIVERY SERVICE Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Charge and connect the battery Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar) Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch Check hydraulic oil level Check hydraulic hoses for kinking or leaks Check neutral position Fill with fuel and open the fuel shut off valve...
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SERVICE JOURNAL AFTER 10 HOURS Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Change the engine oil Change the oil filter Inspect hydraulic hoses Inspect hydraulic belt Inspect hydraulic filter Check neutral position Check safety system Check seat belt Check ROPS Check fuel system for leaks Inspect safety guards and shields Check brake adjustment DAILY SERVICE...
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SERVICE JOURNAL 50-HOUR SERVICE Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Clean debris from mower Check engine oil level Check the tire pressures Check underside of deck Inspect deck pulleys Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake Check safety system Check seat belt Check ROPS Check fuel system for leaks Inspect safety guards and shields...
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SERVICE JOURNAL 250-HOUR SERVICE Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) Inspect dampers Inspect frame Inspect throttle and choke cables Inspect hardware Check the tire pressures Change the engine oil and filter Change air filter Inspect spark plug Inspect fuel filter Check engine RPM...
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SERVICE JOURNAL 500-HOUR SERVICE Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) Inspect dampers Inspect frame Inspect throttle and choke cables Inspect hardware Check the tire pressures Change the engine oil and filter Change air filter Inspect spark plug Inspect fuel filter Check engine RPM...
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SERVICE JOURNAL AT LEAST ONCE EACH YEAR Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Clean the engine’s cooling air intake Replace the air cleaner’s foam pre-filter Replace the air filter’s paper cartridge Change the engine oil Replace the engine oil filter Check/adjust the cutting height Check/adjust the park brake Clean/Change the spark plugs...