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2009HUV4214,HUV4414,and
HUV4414-XPOwnersManual
GasolineUtilityVehicles
NOTICE
Warrantyinformationappearsattheendofthismanual.Nootherwarranties,expressorimplied,arecontainedherein.
Yourauthorizedrepresentativecheckedthevehiclebeforeitwasdeliveredtoyouandwillprovideyouacopyofthe
completedvehiclewarrantyregistrationform.
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useofthematerialinthismanual.
Thismanualcontainsproprietaryinformationthatisprotectedbycopyright.Allrightsarereserved.Nopartofthis
manualmaybephotocopied,reproduced,ortranslatedtoanotherlanguagewithoutthewrittenconsentofHusqvarna,
Inc.
Theinformationcontainedinthisdocumentissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Husqvarnareservestherighttomakedesignchangestovehicleswithoutobligationtomakethesechangeson
unitspreviouslysold.
ThesevehiclesdonotconformtoFederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandardsforautomobilesortoFMVSS500for
low-speedvehicles,andarenotequippedforoperationonpublicstreets,roads,orhighways.
Copyright©2008
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwner’sManualPage1
FOREWORD
ThankyouforchoosingHusqvarna,aworldleaderinoutdoorproducts.Youhavechosenthenestutilityvehicleon
themarket.PleaseprotectyourinvestmentandensurethatyourHusqvarnavehicleprovidesyearsofreliable,superior
performancebyreadingandfollowingthemaintenanceinstructionsinthismanual.
Yourcomfortandsafetyareimportanttous,soweurgeyoutoreadandfollowthestep-by-stepoperatinginstructions
andsafetyproceduresinthismanual.Theseinstructionsmustbefollowedinordertoavoidtheriskofseverepersonal
injury.Ifyourentorloanyourvehicletoothers,werecommendthatyouaskthemtoreadthismanualbeforethey
operatethevehicle.
Husqvarnaproductsarebackedbyacustomersupportsystemdesignedtoofferyoufast,courteousservice.Inthe
eventthatyourHusqvarnavehicleneedsrepairsorservice,werecommendthatyourlocalauthorizedHusqvarna
representativeperformthem.ForthenameandaddressoftheHusqvarnarepresentativenearestyou,logontoour
websiteatwww.usa.husqvarna.com.Ifyouwouldprefertowritetous,directyourletterto:Husqvarna,Attention:
MarketingServices,7349StatesvilleRd.,Charlotte,NC28269USA.YourlocalauthorizedHusqvarnarepresentative
canalsoprovidetechnicaladvice,parts,andservicemanuals.
WehopeyouwillconsiderthisownersmanualapermanentpartofyourHusqvarnavehicle.Ifyousellthevehicle,
pleaseincludethemanualsothatthenextownerwillhavetheimportantoperating,safety,andmaintenanceinformation
itcontains.Translatedowner’smanualscanbedownloadedfromtheHusqvarnawebsiteatwww.usa.husqvarna.com.
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
SafetyDecalandFeatureIdentication..................................................................................................................5
PracticeSafety.....................................................................................................................................................8
Proposition65StateofCalifornia........................................................................................................................8
SafetyDetails.......................................................................................................................................................9
GeneralWarnings...............................................................................................................................................10
GeneralInformation............................................................................................................................................12
ModelIdentication.............................................................................................................................................12
ControlsandIndicators.......................................................................................................................................13
Roll-OverProtectiveStructureandSeatBelts.......................................................................................................18
SeatLatchandAdjustment.................................................................................................................................19
Pre-OperationandDailySafetyChecklist.............................................................................................................20
DrivingInstructions.............................................................................................................................................21
BedLatch..........................................................................................................................................................24
BedLockingPin.................................................................................................................................................25
RearShockAbsorbers........................................................................................................................................25
LoadingandUnloadingCargo.............................................................................................................................26
VehicleLoadCapacities......................................................................................................................................26
TowingwiththeVehicle.......................................................................................................................................27
TransportingonaTrailer.....................................................................................................................................28
Storage..............................................................................................................................................................28
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................30
PeriodicServiceSchedule...................................................................................................................................31
PeriodicLubricationSchedule.............................................................................................................................33
BrakeFluidReservoir.........................................................................................................................................34
EngineOil..........................................................................................................................................................35
GearcaseLubrication..........................................................................................................................................40
AirIntakeSystem...............................................................................................................................................42
FuelingInstructions.............................................................................................................................................43
Battery...............................................................................................................................................................44
UsingABoosterBattery(JumpStarting)..............................................................................................................45
CleaningtheVehicle...........................................................................................................................................46
Accessories........................................................................................................................................................47
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwnersManualPage3
SubsequentOwnerRegistration..........................................................................................................................48
VehicleSpecications.........................................................................................................................................48
Warranties..........................................................................................................................................................50
EmissionsControl...............................................................................................................................................53
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SafetyDecalandFeatureIdentication
SAFETYDECALANDFEATUREIDENTIFICATION
Thefollowingpagescontainsafetydecalandfeatureidenticationinformation.Fordetailedinformationonspecic
features,readtheappropriatesectioninthismanual.
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwner’sManualPage5
SafetyDecalandFeatureIdentication
ALLHUV4214AND4414VEHICLES
1298
• Do not modify or remove Roll-over Protective Structure (ROPS).
• Replace ROPS if damaged. Do not attempt repair.
• Use seat belts during operation. Do not jump from vehicle.
• Keep away from drop-offs, steep slopes, and unstable
surfaces.
CCI 102961201
WARNING
!
3
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5
1101609401Decal,CrushAreaWarning(behindseat,near
cargobed,driverandpassengerside)6103619901Decal,CabCOWarning(withcabdoorkit
accessory)
2102459401Decal,YoungDriverWarning(onROPS)
3102961201Decal,ROPSWarning(onROPS)
4103526501Decal,BedLatchOperation(onbedlatch)
5103532701Decal,DOT5BrakeFluid(insidefrontcargo
compartment)
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SafetyDecalandFeatureIdentication
ALLHUV4214AND4414VEHICLES
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4
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2
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3
7
1
11011553Decal,TrailerHitchTongueWeightNotice(on
trailer/receiverhitch)7103582401Decal,WinchSafetyWarning(withwinchoption)
2102458901Decal,HotPartsWarning(onframe,driverside)8103596501Decal,GroundWarning(onvehicleframe,near
battery)
3102460201Decal,RotatingPartsWarning(onframe,driver
andpassengerside)
4103500701Decal,OperatingInstructions(oninstrumentpanel)
5103526201Decal,VehicleLoadingInstructions(onseat
support)
6103579901Decal,FuelLoadingWarning(onfender,above
fuelcap)
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwner’sManualPage7
PracticeSafety
PRACTICESAFETY
399
Figure1PracticeSafety
Safetysignslikeyouseeabovemayatrstseemshocking,buttheirimpactismildcomparedwiththereality
ofseverepersonalinjury.
Yoursafetyandsatisfactionareoftheutmostimportancetous.Thatiswhybeforeoperatingthevehicle,weurge
youtoreviewtheinformationinthismanual.UnderstandandbecomefamiliarwiththeDANGER,WARNING,and
CAUTIONstatementsandproceduresitcontains,alongwiththesafetydecalsthatareafxedtoyourvehicle.
Taketimetounderstandthelanguageofsafety.Itisalanguagethatcansaveyourlife.
PROPOSITION65STATEOFCALIFORNIA
WARNING
Thisproductcontainsoremitschemicalsorsubstancesthathavebeendeterminedbythestateof
Californiatocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
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SafetyDetails
SAFETYDETAILS
WARNING
Thisownersmanualshouldbereadcompletelybeforeattemptingtodriveorservicethevehicle.
Failuretofollowtheinstructionsinthismanualcouldresultinpropertydamage,severepersonal
injury,ordeath.
Itisimportanttonotethatsomevitalstatementsthroughoutthismanualandonthedecalsafxedtothevehicleare
precededbythewordsDANGER,WARNING,orCAUTION.Foryourprotection,werecommendthatyoutakespecial
noticeofthesesafetyprecautions.Safetyprecautionsareessentialandmustbefollowed.
Ifanyoftheoperationorwarningdecalsonthevehiclebecomedamaged,havebeenremoved,orcannotbeeasily
read,theyshouldbereplacedimmediatelytoavoidpossiblepropertydamage,personalinjury,ordeath.Contact
yourdealer.
DANGER
ADANGERindicatesanimmediatehazardthatwillresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.
WARNING
AWARNINGindicatesanimmediatehazardthatcouldresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.
CAUTION
ACAUTIONwiththesafetyalertsymbolindicatesahazardorunsafepracticethatcouldresultin
minorpersonalinjury.
CAUTION
ACAUTIONwithoutthesafetyalertsymbolindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationthatcould
resultinpropertydamage.
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwner’sManualPage9
GeneralWarnings
2
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1
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(Viewedfromdriversideofvehicle)
1.Removenegativebatterycable.
2.Removepositivebatterycable.
Connectbatterycablesinreverseorder.
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Figure2BatteryCableRemoval
GENERALWARNINGS
Thefollowingsafetystatementsmustbeheededwheneverthevehicleisbeingoperated,repaired,orserviced.
SeeSafetyDecalandFeatureIdenticationonpage5.Otherspecicsafetystatementsappearthroughout
thismanualandonthevehicle.
DANGER
BatteryExplosivegases!Donotsmoke.Keepsparksandamesawayfromthevehicleandservice
area.Ventilatewhenchargingoroperatingvehicleinanenclosedarea.Wearafullfaceshieldand
rubbergloveswhenworkingonornearbatteries.
GasolineFlammable!Explosive!Donotsmoke.Keepsparksandamesawayfromthevehicleand
servicearea.Serviceonlyinawell-ventilatedarea.
Donotoperategasolinevehicleinanenclosedareawithoutproperventilation.Theengineproduces
carbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless,deadlypoison.
Thevehiclewillnotprovideprotectionfromlightning,yingobjects,orotherstorm-relatedhazards.
Ifcaughtinastormwhiledrivingthisvehicle,exitthevehicleandseekshelterinaccordancewith
applicablesafetyguidelinesforyourlocation.
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GeneralWarnings
WARNING
Theengineproducescarbonmonoxide,whichisadeadly,odorless,colorlessgasthatcanquickly
accumulateinanenclosedcab.Donotruntheengineinaparkedvehiclewithoutpropercab
ventilation.Movetofreshairifyoufeelnausea,headache,dizziness,drowsiness,orweakness.
Followtheproceduresexactlyasstatedinthismanual,andheedallDANGER,WARNING,and
CAUTIONstatementsinthismanualaswellasthoseonthevehicle.
Donotleavechildrenunattendedonvehicle.
Childrenrequiringachildsafetyseatmustnotrideonthevehicle.Complywithstateandlocallaws
pertainingtochildsafety.
Thedriverandpassengermustberestrainedatalltimeswiththeseatbeltsprovidedtohelpprevent
injuryintheeventofsuddenbraking,collision,orroll-over.
Nomorethantwopersonsperbenchseatatonetime.Donotallowpeopletorideinanypartofthe
vehiclethatisnotequippedwithaseatandaseatbelt.Donotallowapassengertoholdachildinhis
orherlapwhilethevehicleismoving.
Priortoleavingthevehicleunattendedorservicingthevehicle,settheparkbrake,placethe
Forward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRALposition,turnthekeyswitchtotheOFFposition,andremove
thekey.Chockthewheelswhenservicingthevehicle.
Improperuseofthevehicleorfailuretoproperlymaintainitcouldresultindecreasedvehicle
performance,severepersonalinjury,ordeath.
Anymodicationorchangetothevehiclethataffectsthestabilityorhandlingofthevehicle,or
increasesmaximumvehiclespeedbeyondfactoryspecications,couldresultinseverepersonal
injuryordeath.
Thediameterofalltiresonthevehiclemustbeequal;otherwisethefour-wheeldrivesystemwillnot
operateasintendedandcouldresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.Neverinstalltiresofdifferent
diametersonthevehicle.
Checkthevehicleforproperlocationofallvehiclesafetyandoperationdecalsandmakesuretheyare
inplaceandareeasytoread.
Forvehicleswithcargobeds,removeallcargobeforeraisingthebedorservicingthevehicle.Ifthe
vehicleisequippedwithaproprod,ensurethatitissecurelyengagedwhilebedisraised.Donot
closebeduntilallpersonsareclearofcargobedarea.Keephandsclearofallcrushareas.Donot
dropcargobed;lowergentlyandkeepentirebodyclear.Failuretoheedthiswarningcouldresultin
severepersonalinjuryordeath.
Onlytrainedtechniciansshouldserviceorrepairthevehicle.Anyonedoingevensimplerepairsor
serviceshouldhaveknowledgeandexperienceinelectricalandmechanicalrepair.Theappropriate
instructionsmustbeusedwhenperformingmaintenance,service,oraccessoryinstallation.
Toavoidunintentionallystartingthevehicle:
Disconnectbatterycables,negative(–)cablerst(Figure2).
Disconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugs.
FramegroundDonotallowtoolsorothermetalobjectstocontactframewhendisconnectingbattery
cablesorotherelectricalwiring.Donotallowapositivewiretotouchthevehicleframe,engine,or
anyothermetalcomponent.
Wearsafetyglassesorapprovedeyeprotectionwhenservicingthevehicle.Wearafullfaceshieldand
rubbergloveswhenworkingonornearbatteries.
Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelrysuchasrings,watches,chains,etc.,whenservicingthevehicle.
Useinsulatedtoolswhenworkingnearbatteriesorelectricalconnections.Useextremecautionto
avoidshortingofcomponentsorwiring.
Whenservicingthevehiclewithpartofthevehicleonjackstands,donotoperatetheenginewiththe
Forward/ReversehandleineithertheFORWARDorREVERSEposition.Thefour-wheeldrivesystem
mayengageanywheel(s),frontorrear,dependingonthemodeselected(Figure3).
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwnersManualPage11
GeneralInformation
795
Figure34x4DriveWarning
GENERALINFORMATION
Thismanualincludesoperatingprocedures,maintenance,andregularservicinginformationforallHUV4214,HUV
4414,andHUV4414-XPvehicles.Alloperatingprocedures,maintenance,andregularservicingareidentical
unlessotherwisenoted.
MODELIDENTIFICATION
Theserialnumberofeachvehicleisprintedonabarcodedecalmountedontheframebelowthesteeringwheel
(Example:RC0601-123456)(Figure4).Thereisalsoasecondserialnumberdecalmountedontherearbodyframe
abovetheengine.SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Havethevehicleserialnumberavailablewhenorderingpartsormakinginquiries.
Page122009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwner’sManual
ControlsandIndicators
SERIAL NUMBER
SD0601-123456
P O BOX 204658
AUGUST A GA 30917
190
Figure4SerialNumber
CONTROLSANDINDICATORS
SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.
WARNING
Beforeallowinganyonetodrivethevehicle,makesurethedriverisfamiliarwithallcontrolsand
operatingprocedures.
DonotshifttheForward/Reversehandlewhilethevehicleisinmotion.
EnginemustbeatidlebeforeshiftingtheForward/Reversehandle.Failuretodosomayresultin
injurytoinattentivepassengersand(or)damagetothevehicle.
Toavoidunintentionallystartingorrollingthevehicle,settheparkbrake,placetheForward/Reverse
handleintheNEUTRALposition,turnthekeyswitchtotheOFFposition,andremovethekeywhen
leavingthevehicle.
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwnersManualPage13
ControlsandIndicators
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Figure5InstrumentPanel
KEYSWITCH
Thekeyswitch(7)ismountedontheinstrumentpaneltotherightofthesteeringcolumn(Figure5).Ithasthree
positions:OFF,ON,andSTART .
Tostartthevehicle,placetheForward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRALpositionandturnthekeytotheSTART
position,andholditthereuntiltheenginestarts.Activatethechoke(14)asnecessary.Iftheenginedoesnotstartafter
10-15seconds,releasethekeyandrepeattheprocedure.Oncetheenginestarts,releasethekeyanditwillreturnto
theONposition.Theenginewillidleinneutral.TheenginewillcontinuetoidleuntilthekeyisturnedtotheOFF
position.SeefollowingWARNING,CAUTION,andNOTE.
WARNING
Movingparts!Keepclearoftheenginecompartmentwhiletheengineisrunning.
CAUTION
DonotshifttheForward/Reversehandlewhiletheacceleratorpedalispressed.Shiftthehandleonly
whenthevehicleisatacompletestopandtheengineisatidle.Failuretoheedthiscautioncould
resultindamagetothetransmission.
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ControlsandIndicators
NOTE:ThekeycanberemovedonlywhenthekeyswitchisintheOFFposition.
FORWARD/REVERSECONTROL
TheForward/Reversehandle(6)islocatedontherightsideoftheinstrumentpanel(Figure5).Thehandlehasthree
distinctpositions:FORWARD(A),NEUTRAL(B),andREVERSE(C).Pushthehandleuptooperatethevehicleinthe
forwarddirection,orpullthehandledowntooperatethevehicleinreverse.Theenginecanbestartedonlywhen
thehandleisintheNEUTRAL(middle)position.TheenginemustbeatidlebeforeshiftingtheForward/Reverse
handle.SeeprecedingWARNINGSandCAUTION.
Thisvehicleoperatesatareducedspeedinreverse.
ACCELERATORPEDAL
Theacceleratorpedal(1)isthepedalfarthesttotheright(Figure5).
WiththeenginerunningandtheForward/ReversehandleintheFORWARDorREVERSEposition,vehiclespeed
willincreaseastheacceleratorpedalispressed.Whentheacceleratorpedalisreleased,itwillreturntotheoriginal
positionandtheenginewillidle.SeeprecedingWARNINGSandCAUTION.
BRAKEPEDAL
Thebrakepedal(2)islocatedtotheimmediateleftoftheacceleratorpedal(Figure5).T osloworstopthevehicle,
pressthebrakepedal.
PARKBRAKEHANDLE
Theparkbrakehandle(5)islocatedbetweenthedriverandpassengerseats(Figure6).T oengagetheparkbrake,
rstapplypressuretothebrakepedal,thenpullupontheparkbrakehandleuntilhandlelatchesintoplace.To
disengage,liftleverbeneathhandle,thenpushhandledown.Foradjustmentofparkbrake,seePerformance
Inspectiononpage20.SeefollowingWARNING.
WARNING
Theparkbrakehasanover-centerlockingfeatureandshouldbermlylockedtopreventthevehicle
fromrolling.
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ControlsandIndicators
797
Figure6ParkBrakeHandle
PARKBRAKEWARNINGLIGHT
Theparkbrakewarninglight(10)islocatedontheinstrumentpaneljusttotheleftofthesteeringcolumn(Figure
5).Thewarninglightindicatesthattheparkbrakehasbeenengaged.Thevehicleshouldneverbedrivenwiththe
parkbrakeengaged.Ifthewarninglightremainsonaftertheparkbrakehasbeenfullydisengaged,haveatrained
techniciancheckthevehicle.
FRONTAXLECONTROL
Thefrontdriveunitengagementlever(3)islocatedontherightsideoftheinstrumentpanel(Figure5).Thehandlehas
twopositionsmarked4X4and4X2.Pushthehandleuptoengagethefrontwheeldriveunitorpushthehandledown
todisengagetheunit.Theengagementleverwasdesignedtobeshiftedwhilethevehicleisinmotionsomomentumis
notlostwhileoperatingonslipperyterrain.Thelevershouldalsobedisengagedwhilethevehicleisinmotion.
WARNING
Donotoperatethevehicleonimprovedsurfaces(concrete,asphalt,etc.)in“4X4”mode.Doingso
increasessteeringeffort,tirewear,andshiftingeffort.
DIFFERENTIALLOCKCONTROL
Thereardifferentiallockcontrolhandle(4)islocatedontherightsideoftheinstrumentpanel(Figure5).Thehandle
hastwopositionsmarkedDIFFwithalockedpadlockiconandDIFFwithanunlockedpadlockicon.Pushthehandle
uptoengagethedifferentiallockorpullthehandledowntodisengagethedifferentiallock.
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ControlsandIndicators
WARNING
Unlockdifferentialonpavedsurfacestomaintainsteeringcontrol.
CAUTION
Thedifferentiallockshouldonlybeengagedwhenthevehicleisstopped.Damagetothetransaxle
mayoccurifthereisalargeamountofrelativemotionbetweenthetwodrivingwheels.
LOWOILPRESSUREWARNINGLIGHT
Thelowoilpressurewarninglight(9)islocatedontheinstrumentpaneljusttotheleftofthesteeringcolumn(Figure
5).Ifthewarninglightcomesonwhiletheengineisrunning,theoillevelshouldbecheckedandoiladdedtothe
engineasnecessarybeforevehicleusecontinues.Thevehicleshouldneverbedrivenwhenthelowoilpressure
warninglightremainslit.Ifthewarninglightgoesonandoff,thevehiclemaybedriven,butoilshouldbeaddedat
therstopportunity.Iftheoilleveliscorrectandthewarninglightremainslit,haveatrainedtechniciancheckthe
vehicle.SeefollowingCAUTION.
CAUTION
Failuretoaddoilimmediatelywhenthelowoilwarninglightstaysonmayresultinpermanent
enginedamage.
FUELGAUGE/HOURMETER
Thefuelgaugeandhourmeter(8)arehousedtogetherontherightsideoftheinstrumentpanel(Figure5).Thefuel
gaugeoperateswhenthekeyswitchisintheONpositionandallowstheoperatortomonitorthefuellevelinthevehicle.
Thehourmeteroperatesonlywhentheengineisrunning,andshouldbeusedbythetrainedtechniciantotrackvehicle
usageanddeterminewhenperiodicserviceproceduresarerequired.SeePeriodicServiceScheduleonpage31.
HEADLIGHTCONTROL
Theheadlightcontrol(12)islocatedontheleftsideoftheinstrumentpanel(Figure5).Presstheheadlightrocker
switchtoturntheheadlightsonoroff.SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Usingtheheadlightsforextendedperiodswhiletheengineiseitherofforidlingwilldischargethebattery.
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwnersManualPage17
Roll-OverProtectiveStructureandSeatBelts
ROLL-OVERPROTECTIVESTRUCTUREANDSEATBELTS
ThevehicleisequippedwithaRoll-OverProtectiveStructure(ROPS)andseatbeltsforeachoccupant.Seefollowing
WARNING.
WARNING
TheROPSmustbeproperlyinstalledbeforeoperatingthevehicle.Husqvarnastronglyurgesthatthe
vehicle’soccupantsbeproperlyrestrainedatalltimeswiththeseatbeltsprovided.
Pregnantwoman:Consultyourdoctorforspecicrecommendations.Theseatbeltshouldbewornsecurelyand
aslowaspossibleoverthehipsandnotonthewaist.
Injuredperson:Dependingontheinjury,rstcheckwithyourdoctorforspecicrecommendations.
Tosecuretheseatbelt,situpstraightandwellbackintheseat.Pulltheseatbeltoutoftheretractorandinsertthe
tabintothebuckle.Aclickwillbeheardwhenthetablocksintothebuckle.Positionthelapbeltaslowaspossible
onthehipsnotonthewaist.
Theretractorwilllockthebeltduringasuddenstop.Aslow,easymotionwillallowthebelttoextend,andtheoccupant
canmovefreely.Iftheseatbeltcannotbepulledoutoftheretractor,rmlypullthebeltandreleaseit.Itshouldthen
pullsmoothlyoutoftheretractor.
Toreleasetheseatbelt,pressthebucklereleasebutton(1)andallowthebelttoretract(Figure7).Ifthebeltdoesnot
retractsmoothly,pullitoutandcheckforkinksortwists.Thenmakesureitremainsfreeoftwistsasitretracts.
1
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Figure7ReleaseSeatBelt
WARNING
DonotoperatethevehiclewiththeROPSremoved.Doingsocouldresultinpropertydamage,
personalinjury,ordeath.
DonotremoveormodifyanycomponentoftheROPSstructure.Doingsowillresultinvoidingthe
ROPScerticationandcouldweakentheROPS,resultinginseriousinjuryordeath.
WARNINGCONTINUEDONNEXTPAGE
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SeatLatchandAdjustment
WARNING
DonotoperatethevehicleiftheROPSisdamaged.IftheROPSisdamaged,replacethestructure.
Donotattemptrepair.
Thedriverandpassengermustberestrainedatalltimeswiththeseatbeltsprovidedtohelpprevent
injuryintheeventofsuddenbraking,collision,orroll-over.
Intheeventofaroll-over,donotattempttojumporotherwiseexitthevehicle.Remainseatedwith
seatbeltfastenedandwitharmsandlegsinsidethevehicle.
Afterinsertingthetab,makesurethetabandbucklearelockedandthatthebeltisnottwisted.
Loosettingseatbeltscouldincreasethechanceofinjuryduetoslidingunderthebeltifsudden
brakingshouldoccur.Keeptheseatbeltsnugandpositionedaslowonthehipboneaspossible.
Useasingleseatbeltforonepersonatatime.Donotuseasingleseatbeltfortwoormorepeople
thisincludeschildren.
Nomorethantwopersonsperbenchseatatonetime.Donotallowpeopletorideinanypartofthe
vehiclethatisnotequippedwithaseatandaseatbelt.Donotallowapassengertoholdachildinhis
orherlapwhilethevehicleismoving.
Thisvehicleisnotdesignedtomeetchildseatcompatibilityrequirements.Childrenrequiringachild
safetyseatmustnotrideonthevehicle.Complywithstateandlocallawspertainingtochildsafety.
CAUTION
Becarefulnottodamagetheseatbeltwebbingorhardware.
Inspecttheseatbeltsystemperiodically.Checkforcuts,fraying,andlooseparts.Damagedparts
shouldbereplacedimmediately.Donotdisassembleormodifythesystem.
Keepseatbeltscleananddry.Ifcleaningisnecessary,useamildsoapandlukewarmwatersolution.
Donotusebleach,dyeorabrasivecleanersastheymayseverelyweakentheseatbelts.
Donotinsertcoins,clip,etc.inthebuckleasthismaypreventthetabfromlockingintothebuckle
properly.
Iftheseatbeltdoesnotfunctionnormally,contactyourdealer/distributorortrainedtechnician
immediately.Donotoccupytheseatuntiltheseatbeltisrepaired.
SEATLATCHANDADJUSTMENT
Thevehicleseat(s)arehingedtoalloweasyaccesstotheenginecompartment.Toraisetheseatbottom,graspthe
rearsideoftheseatbottom,andpullrmlyinaforward/upwarddirection.SeefollowingWARNING.
WARNING
Makesureseathingesandlatchesaresecurelyengagedbeforeoperatingthevehicle.
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Pre-OperationandDailySafetyChecklist
PRE-OPERATIONANDDAILYSAFETYCHECKLIST
Eachvehiclehasbeenthoroughlyinspectedandadjustedatthefactory;however,uponreceivingyournewvehicle(s),
youshouldbecomefamiliarwiththecontrols,indicators,andoperation.Carefullyinspecteachvehicletoensurethatit
isinproperworkingconditionbeforeacceptingdelivery.
Usethefollowinglistasaguidetoinspectthevehicle.Thislistshouldbeuseddailyandinconjunctionwiththe
PerformanceInspectiononpage20andthePeriodicServiceScheduleonpage31toensurethatthevehicleisin
properworkingcondition.Anyproblemsshouldbecorrectedbyadealer/distributororatrainedtechnician.
General:Allthepartsshouldbeinplaceandproperlyinstalled.Besurethatallnuts,bolts,andscrewsaretight.
Checkhoseclampsfortightt.
Safetyandinformationdecals:Checktoensurethatallsafetyandinformationdecalsareinplaceandcanbe
readeasily.SeeSafetyDecalandFeatureIdenticationonpage5.
ROPS:ChecktoensuretheROPSisnotdamagedandallhardwareissecure.SeeRoll-OverProtective
StructureandSeatBeltsonpage18.
Seatbelts:Visuallyinspectforcuts,fraying,andlooseparts.SeeRoll-OverProtectiveStructureandSeat
Beltsonpage18.
Tires:Checkforpropertirepressure.Visuallyinspecttiresforwear,damage,andproperinationonadailybasis.
SeeVehicleSpecicationsonpage48.
Battery:Checkelectrolytetoensureitisattheproperlevel(Figure30).Checkbatteryposts.Wiresshouldbetight
andfreeofcorrosion,andbatteryshouldbefullycharged.
Engine:Checkforproperengineoilandcoolantlevelsandleaks.SeeEngineOilonpage35.Checkairlter
andreplaceifnecessary.
Fuel:Checkfuellevel.SeeFuelingInstructionsonpage43.Checkfueltank,lines,fuelcap,pump,and
fuelltersforfuelleakage.
Exhaustsystem:Checkforleaks.
Hydraulicbrakes:Checkuidlevel.FillwithDOT5brakeuidonly.SeeBrakeFluidReservoironpage34.Wear
inthebrakesbeforeinitialvehicleoperation.Onaat,opensurface,acceleratethevehicletomoderatespeed,
thenapplythebrakesundermodest,steadypressure.Repeatthisprocedurevetimes.SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Performthewear-inprocedurewhenthevehiclehasbeeninoperationforlessthanaweek,orwhenthe
brakepadsorrotorhavebeenreplaced.
PerformanceInspection:Inspectasinstructed.SeePerformanceInspectiononpage20.
PERFORMANCEINSPECTION
Afteryouhavefamiliarizedyourselfwiththevehiclecontrolsandhavereadandunderstoodthedrivinginstructions,
takethevehicleforatestdrive.
Usethefollowinglist,inadditiontothePre-OperationandDailySafetyChecklistonpage20,asaguidetoinspectthe
vehicledailyforproperoperation.Anyproblemsshouldbecorrectedbyadealer/distributororatrainedtechnician.
Forward/ReverseControl:Checkforproperoperation.SeeControlsandIndicatorsonpage13.
Brakes:Besurethebrakesfunctionproperly.Whenbrakepedalisfullypressedundermoderatepressure,the
vehicleshouldcometoasmooth,straightstop.Ifthevehicleswervesorfailstostop,havethebrakesystem
checkedandservicedasrequired.Whenthebrakepedalisfullypressedunderheavypressure,thepedalshould
feelrmandthedistancebetweenthebackofthepedalandtheoorboardshouldbeaminimumof1.25inches(3.2
cm).Brakesmustbemaintainedsothebrakepedalcannotbepressedtotheoorboardunderanycircumstance.
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Parkbrake:Whenlatched,theparkbrakeshouldlockthewheelsandholdthevehiclestationaryonanincline
of20%orless.T oadjustparkbrake,removerubberhandlecover(Figure6)andturnslottedadjustmentscrew
onerevolutionatatime,checkingeachtimeuntilparkbrakelockswheelsandholdsthevehiclestationaryon
aninclineof20%orless.
Reversebuzzer:Ifequippedwithareversebuzzer,thereversebuzzershouldsoundasawarningwhenthe
Forward/ReversehandleisintheREVERSEposition.
Steering:Thevehicleshouldbeeasytosteerandshouldnothaveanyplayinthesteeringwheel.
Accelerator:AfterstartingtheenginewiththekeyswitchandplacingtheForward/Reversehandleinthe
FORWARDposition,thevehicleshouldacceleratesmoothlytofullspeedastheacceleratorpedalispressed.
Whenthepedalisreleaseditshouldreturntotheoriginalposition,andtheengineshouldidle.Thisvehicle
operatesatareducedspeedinreverse.
Governor:Checkmaximumvehiclespeed.Thevehicleshouldoperateinforwardatamaximumspeedof25
mph(40km/h)onalevelsurface.
DifferentialLockControl:Checkforproperoperation.SeeControlsandIndicatorsonpage13.
FrontAxleDisconnectControl:Checkforproperoperation.SeeControlsandIndicatorsonpage13.
General:Listenforanyunusualnoisessuchassqueaksorrattles.Checkthevehicle’srideandperformance.
Haveadealeroratrainedtechnicianinvestigateanythingunusual.
DRIVINGINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Onlylicenseddriversshouldbeallowedtodrivethevehicle.
Beforeallowinganyonetodrivethevehicle,makesurethedriverisfamiliarwithallcontrolsand
operatingprocedures.
Nooneundertheageof16yearsshouldbeallowedtodrivethevehicle.
Nomorethantwopersonsperbenchseatatonetime.Donotallowpeopletorideinanypartofthe
vehiclethatisnotequippedwithaseatandasafetybelt.Donotallowapassengertoholdachildin
hisorherlapwhilethevehicleismoving.
Donotallowridersinthecargobed.
Fornightuse,thevehiclemustbeequippedwithheadlights,taillights,andreectors.
Thevehicleisnotspeciallyequippedforhandicappedpersons:
Besureallpassengersarecapableofsecuringthemselvesinamovingvehiclebeforeallowing
themtorideinone.
Besureallpersonscanproperlyoperatethevehiclepriortoallowingthemtodrivethevehicle.
StopthevehiclebeforeshiftingtheForward/Reversehandle.Enginemustbeatidlebeforeshifting
theForward/Reversehandle.Failuretodosomayresultininjurytoinattentivepassengersand
(or)damagetothevehicle.
Tohelpavoidbeingstruck,donotstandinfrontoforbehindthevehicle.
Donotleavechildrenunattendedonvehicle.
Childrenrequiringachildsafetyseatmustnotrideonthevehicle.Complywithstateandlocallaws
pertainingtochildsafety.
Operatethevehiclefromthedriverseatonly.
WARNINGCONTINUEDONNEXTPAGE
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DrivingInstructions
WARNING
Tohelppreventfallsfromthevehicle,remainseatedwithseatbeltfastenedandholdontohandholds
atalltimes.Drivershouldkeepbothhandsonthesteeringwheelwhenthevehicleisinmotion.
Tohelppreventthepossibilityofseriousinjury,keepentirebodyinsidethevehicle.
Tohelppreventoverturningthevehicle,driveslowlyinturns.
Tohelppreventoverturningthevehicle,driveslowlystraightupanddownslopes.Avoiddriving
thevehicleonslopesexceeding20%incline.
Avoidstoppingaloadedvehicleonahill.Ifaloadedvehiclemustbestoppedonahill,avoid
suddenstartsorrollingbackwardsandstoppingsuddenly.Failuretoheedthiswarningcouldresult
inoverturningthevehicle.
Tohelpavoidpossibleinjurytoinattentivepassengersand(or)damagetothevehicle,avoidsudden
starts,suddenstops,andabruptturns.
Tohelpavoidthepossibilityoflosingcontroloforoverturningthevehicle,reducespeedforadverse
drivingconditionssuchaswetgrassorroughterrain.
Donotusethevehicleonpublicroads.Itisneitherdesignednorintendedforstreetuseandshould
notbelicensedforuseonpublicroads.
Thevehicleshouldbedriveninonlyspeciedareasbytraineddrivers.
Donotdrivewhileundertheinuenceofalcohol,drugs,ormedications.
Usebrakestoreducespeedwhencoastingdownhill.
Neverattemptjumps.
Keepawayfromdrop-offs,steepslopes,andunstablesurfaces.
Avoidextremelyhardbrakinginreverse.
Nooneshoulddrivethevehiclewithoutrstbeinginstructedintheproperoperationanduseofvehiclecontrols.An
experiencedoperatorshouldaccompanyeachrst-timedriveronatestdrivebeforeallowingthedrivertooperate
thevehiclealone.
Toensuresafeoperationofthevehicle,followexactlyandinorderallofthefollowingprocedures.Readand
understandallinstructionsbeforedrivingthevehicle.
STARTINGTHEVEHICLE
1.Readsafetywarningsontheinstrumentpanelandvehicleloadinginformationlocatedinthecargobed.
2.Besureload,ifany,issecure.
3.Studyandunderstandallcontrols.
4.Besureallpassengersareseatedwiththeirseatbeltsfastenedandareholdingontohandholds.Drivershould
havebothhandsonthesteeringwheel.
5.Makesurewheelsareturnedindesireddirectionandnothingisinyourpath.
6.MakesuretheForward/ReversehandleisintheNEUTRALposition.
7.Pressandholdthebrakepedal.
NOTE:Iftheairtemperatureisbelow65°F ,thechokewillberequired.Atairtemperaturesabove65°F ,itmaynot
benecessarytousethechoketostarttheengine.
8.Startthevehicle:TurnthekeytotheSTARTpositionandholditthereuntiltheenginestarts.Activatethechoke
asnecessary.Iftheenginedoesnotstartafter10-15seconds,releasethekeyandrepeattheprocedure.Once
theenginestarts,releasethekeyanditwillreturntotheONposition.Theenginewillidleinneutral.
9.Releasetheparkbrake.
10.Keepthebrakepedalengaged,andselectdirectionoftravelbyplacingtheshifthandleinthedesiredposition
(Figure5,Page14).Theenginemustbeatidlebeforetheshifthandleismoved.
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11.Releasethebrakepedalcompletely,andthenslowlypresstheacceleratorpedal.Astheacceleratorpedalis
pressed,thevehiclewillbegintomove.Vehiclespeedwillincreaseastheacceleratorispresseduntilfullspeed
isreached.SeefollowingWARNING.
WARNING
Operatormustcontrolvehiclespeedwhengoingdownhill.
NevershiftthevehicleoutoftheFORWARDpositionwhilegoingdownhill.Ifyoudo,youwillnotbe
abletoshiftintotheREVERSEpositionorbackintotheFORWARDpositionuntilstopped.
Pressthebrakepedalasnecessaryandpresstheacceleratorpedalpartiallywhendescendingahill.
Withtheacceleratorpedalpartiallypressed,thegovernorwillcausetheenginetoassistthebrakesin
controllingdownhillspeed.
DRIVETRAINOPERATION
The4X2vehiclefeaturesadrivetrainwithalockingreardifferential.The4X4vehiclealsofeaturesanopenfront
differential.Innormaloperation,thereardifferentialdrivesthetwowheelsatvaryingspeedsasrequired.Under
conditionswithlowtraction,thedifferentiallockmaybeengagedallowingbothwheelstobecomelockedanddrive
atthesamespeed.Onthe4x4vehicle,thefrontdifferentialmayalsobeengagedtoprovideadditionaltractionin
slipperyconditions.SeefollowingWARNING.
WARNING
Whenservicingthevehiclewithpartofthevehicleonjackstands,donotoperatetheenginewiththe
Forward/ReversehandleineithertheFORWARDorREVERSEposition.Thefour-wheeldrivesystem
mayengageanywheel(s),frontorrear,dependingonthemodeselected.See(Figure3).
Thediameterofalltiresonthevehiclemustbeequal;otherwisethefour-wheeldrivesystemwillnot
operateasintendedandcouldresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.Neverinstalltiresofdifferent
diametersonthevehicle.
Reducedsteeringcontrolcanoccurwhenthefrontdifferentialislocked.
STOPPINGTHEVEHICLE
Tostopthevehicle,releasetheacceleratorpedalandpressthebrakepedaluntilthevehiclecomestoacompletestop.
SeefollowingWARNINGandCAUTION.
WARNING
Drivingthroughwatermayaffectthebrakes.Afterdrivingthroughwater,checkeffectivenessofthe
brakesbygentlypressingthebrakepedal.Ifthevehicledoesnotslowdownatthenormalrate,
continuetopressthebrakepedaluntilthebrakesdryoutandnormalperformancereturns.
CAUTION
Whenstoppedonahill,usethebrakepedaltoholdyourposition.Donotusetheacceleratorpedal
toholdposition.
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BedLatch
PARKINGANDLEAVINGTHEVEHICLE
1.Afterstoppingthevehicle,rmlysettheparkbrake.Makesureitisfullyengaged.Thiswillpreventthevehicle
fromrolling.
2.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFposition,removethekey,andplacetheForward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRAL
position.
BEDLATCH
SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.
Thebedlatch(2)islocatedbelowthefrontlowercornerofcargobedonthedriver’sside(Figure8).Toliftthebed,
pullthebedlatchhandleupwardtounlatchandliftthebed.Raisethebedtothefullupposition.Toclosethebed,
gentlylowerthebeduntilthelatchengagesandsecuresthebedinthedown,lockedposition.DONOTdropthebed.
SeefollowingDANGERandWARNING.
DANGER
Usecautionwhenworkingunderbed.Besurecargobedissecure.Otherwisethebedwillfall,
resultinginseverepersonalinjuryordeath.
WARNING
Removeallcargobeforeraisingthebedorservicingthevehicle.Ensurethatcargobedissecurein
thefulluprightposition.Donotclosebeduntilallpersonsareclearofcargobedarea.Keephands
clearofallcrushareas.Donotdropcargobed;lowergentlyandkeepentirebodyclear.Failureto
heedthiswarningcouldresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.
2
799
Figure8BedLatch
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BedLockingPin
BEDLOCKINGPIN
SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.
Whileholdingthebedinthefullyraisedposition,removethebedlockingpinfromitsstowedpositionunderthebed
andinsertitintothebedlockingpinholesinthebedhingeplates(Figure9,Page25).Priortoloweringthebed,
removethebedlockingpinfromthebedlockingpinholesinthebedhingeplatesandreturnittoitsstowedposition
underthebed.SeefollowingDANGERandWARNING.
DANGER
Usecautionwhenworkingunderbed.Besurebedissecuredwithlockingpin.Otherwisethebed
couldfall,resultinginseverepersonalinjuryordeath.
WARNING
Forvehicleswithcargobeds,removeallcargobeforeraisingthebedorservicingthevehicle.Ifthe
vehicleisequippedwithalockingpin,ensurethatitissecurelyinstalled.Donotlowerbeduntilall
personsareclearofcargobedarea.Keephandsclearofallcrushareas.Donotdropcargobed;
lowergentlyandkeepentirebodyclear.Failuretoheedthiswarningcouldresultinseverepersonal
injuryordeath.
1
2
1.LockingPin2.BedLockingPinHoles
k-00221
Figure9BedLockingPin
REARSHOCKABSORBERS
Thevehiclearrivesfromthefactorywiththerearcoil-overshockspre-adjustedforoptimumvehicleperformance.
CAUTION
Donotadjusttherearshockabsorbers.Damagetotheshockabsorberscouldresult.
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LoadingandUnloadingCargo
LOADINGANDUNLOADINGCARGO
WARNING
Engageparkbrakebeforeloadingvehicle.
Donotallowridersinthecargobed.
Reducevehicleloadandspeedwhendrivingupordownslopesoronuneventerrain.
Donotexceedratedvehiclecapacity.Ratedcapacityisforlevelsurfacesonly.
Overloadingcanaffectvehiclehandlingorcausecomponentfailure,resultinginlossofcontrolof
vehicleandpossibleseverepersonalinjuryordeath.
Donotloadtailgate.Thetailgateshouldbeintheuprightpositionandlatchedsecurelywhilethe
vehicleisinmotion.
Tohelpavoidshiftingvehicleloadandpossiblyoverturningthevehicle,avoidsuddenstarts,sudden
stopsandabruptturns.Makesurecargoiswellsecured.
Avoidtop-heavyloads.Thecenterofgravityofloadshouldneverexceed15inches(38cm)above
thebottomofthecargobed.
Thecargo’scenterofgravitymayaffecthandling,steering,andbrakingofthevehicle.Whenthe
vehicleisloaded,reducespeedanddriveslowlyinturns.
Unloadcargobedbeforeraisingvehiclewithalift,hoist,orjack.
Avoidstoppingonahillwhenloaded.Ifyoumuststoponahill,avoidsuddenstarts,orrolling
backwardsandstoppingsuddenly.Failuretoheedthiswarningmaycausevehicletooverturn,
possiblyresultinginseverepersonalinjury.
Reducespeedandavoidsuddenstopswhenbackingup.Failuretodosomaycausethevehicle
tooverturnoripoverbackwards.
Maximumcargoloadmustbereducedbytheweightofoptionalequipment.
Centerandsecurecargoasfarforwardaspossibleinthecargobed.Donotoverloadthevehicle.SeeVehicle
LoadCapacitiesonpage26forvehiclecapacities.
VEHICLELOADCAPACITIES
MaximumOccupantCapacity
Themaximumoccupantcapacityisthemaximumallowableweightforoccupants(operatorandpassengers)to
operatethevehiclesafely.
GrossTrailerWeight
Grosstrailerweightisthecombinationofthetrailerweightandthetrailerloadweight.
MaximumPayloadCapacity
Themaximumpayloadcapacityisthemaximumamountofloadthatthevehiclecanhaulinthefrontcargo
compartmentandcargobedand/ortowinatrailer.Thecombinedweightofthefrontcargocompartment,bedloadand
grosstrailerweightcannotexceedthevehicle’sstatedmaximumpayloadcapacity.
VehicleRatedCapacity
Thevehicleratedcapacityisthemaximumamountofweightthevehiclecancarry,haul,andtow.Thiscapacity
includesweightofoccupants,frontcargocompartment,bedload,andgrosstrailerweight.
MaximumGrossVehicleWeight
Themaximumgrossvehicleweightisthecombinationofthevehicleweightandthemaximumvehiclecapacity.The
statedmaximumgrossvehicleweightmustnotbeexceededtomaintainsafevehicleoperation.
Maximumpayloadcapacitymustbereducedaccordinglywhenanyoptionoraccessoryisinstalledonthevehicle.See
followingNOTE.
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TowingwiththeVehicle
NOTE:Astandardvehiclewithacabaccessorythatweighs235lb.(107kg)mustreduceitsmaximumpayload
capacityby235lb.(107kg).
RefertoFigure10forthefollowingspecications.
HUV4214HUV4414
A:Maximumoccupantcapacity500lb.(227kg)500lb.(227kg)
B:Maximumcargocapacity[frontcargocompartment(25lb.)+
cargobed(400lb.)]425lb.(193kg)425lb.(193kg)
B+C:Maximumpayloadcapacity425lb.(193kg)425lb.(193kg)
D:Trailertongueweight150lb.force(667N)150lb.force(667N)
A+B+C:Maximumvehiclecapacity925lb.(420kg)925lb.(420kg)
A+B+C+VehicleWeight:Maximumgrossvehicleweight2135lb.(968kg)2135lb.(968kg)
A
B
B
C
D
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Figure10VehicleLoadCapacity
TOWINGWITHTHEVEHICLE
WARNING
Donottowavehicleortraileronpublicstreetsorhighways.
Normalvehicleoperatingspeedshouldbereducedwhentowing.
Extremecautionshouldbeusedwhentowing.
Donotallowridersinthevehicleortrailerbeingtowed.
Avoidsuddenstarts,suddenstops,andtightturnswhentowing.
Avoidstoppingonahillwhentowing.Ifyoumuststoponahill,avoidsuddenstarts,orrolling
backwardsandstoppingsuddenly.Failuretoheedthiswarningmaycausevehicletooverturn,
possiblyresultinginseverepersonalinjury.
Towinganothervehicleoratrailercanhaveadverseeffectsonvehiclehandling.Beespeciallycautiouswhentowing
otherequipmentwiththisvehicle.SeeVehicleLoadCapacitiesonpage26forvehiclecapacityinformation.
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TransportingonaTrailer
Parkingthevehiclewithatraileronahillshouldbeavoided.Ifyoumustparkonahill,applythebrakesandhave
someonechockthetrailertires.Thebrakesshouldbereleasedtoallowthechockstoabsorbthetrailerload.Afterthe
trailertireshavebeenchocked,engagetheparkbrake.
TRANSPORTINGONATRAILER
WARNING
Turnfuelshut-offvalvetotheclosed(OFF)position(Figure11).
Donotallowridersinthetrailerbeingtowed.
Avoidsuddenstarts,suddenstops,andtightturnswhentowing.
Avoidstoppingonahillwhentowing.Ifyoumuststoponahill,avoidsuddenstarts,orrolling
backwardsandstoppingsuddenly.Failuretoheedthiswarningcouldcausethevehicletooverturn,
possiblyresultinginseverepersonalinjury.
Reducenormaldrivingspeedwhentransportingavehicleonatrailer.
Foruseonpublicroads,thetrailermustmeetallfederal,state,andlocalrequirementssuchas
taillights,brakelights,etc.
Nevertowavehiclebehindapassengervehicleortruckonapublicroadunlessitisonanapproved
trailer.
Thevehicletobetransportedshouldbetiedsecurelytothetrailer,withtheForward/Reversehandlein
theNEUTRALposition,thekeyswitchintheOFFposition,andtheparkbrakermlyengaged.
Becauseoftheaddedlengthofthetrailer,usecautionwhenmakingturns.
Donottransportthevehicleonatrailerwithaloadinthevehiclecargobed.
Removethevehiclewindshieldandsecureseatsbeforetransportingonatrailer.
Ifthevehiclemustbetransportedoverlongdistancesoronpublichighways,itshouldbetransportedonanapproved
trailerthathasanapprovedloadratingof2000lb.(908kg)pervehiclebeingtransported.SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Atwo-cartrailershouldberatedat2x2000lb.=4000lb.(2x908kg=1816kg).
STORAGE
SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.
DANGER
Neverattempttodraingasolinewhentheengineishotorwhileitisrunning.
Besuretocleanupanyspilledgasolinebeforeoperatingthevehicle.
Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontaineronly.Storeinawell-ventilatedareaawayfromsparks,open
ames,heaters,orheatsources.
Keepfueloutofthereachofchildren.
Donotsiphonfuelfromthevehicle.
WARNING
TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFposition,removethekey,andleavetheForward/Reversehandlein
theNEUTRALpositionduringstorage.Thisistopreventunintentionallystartingthevehicleora
rehazard.
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Storage
WARNING
Turnthefuelshut-offvalve(1)theclosed(OFF)position(Figure11,Page29).
Donotattempttochargefrozenbatteriesorbatterieswithbulgedcases.Discardthebattery.Frozen
batteriescanexplode.
CAUTION
Batteriesinalowstateofchargewillfreezeatlowtemperatures.
PREPARINGTHEVEHICLEFOREXTENDEDSTORAGE
1.Unloadthevehiclesothatthetiresaresupportingonlytheweightofthevehicle.
2.Storethevehicleinacool,dryplace.Thiswillminimizebatteryself-discharge.Ifthebatteryappearstobeweak,
haveitchargedbyatrainedtechnician.Useanautomotive-type12-voltbatterychargerratedat10ampsorless.
Checkelectrolytelevelafterchargingandadddistilledwaterifnecessary.
3.MakesurethekeyswitchisintheOFFpositionandtheForward/ReversehandleisintheNEUTRALposition.
Chockthewheels.
4.Preparethefueltank.
4.1.Fillthetankwithfreshfuel.
4.2.Followingthemanufacturer’sdirections,addacommerciallyavailablefuelstabilizer(suchasSta-Bil®).Run
theengineinawell-ventilatedareatoallowtreatedfueltoreplaceuntreatedfuelinthecarburetor.
4.3.Turnthefuelshut-offvalve(1)totheclosed(OFF)position(Figure11,Page29).
1
2
3
1.FuelShut-offValve2.Closed(OFF)3.Open(ON)NOTE:
Whenselectingvalveposition,ensurethatitisfullyopenedor
fullyclosed.
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Figure11FuelShut-offValve
4.4.Disconnectthefuelventlinefromthefueltankventnipple.
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Maintenance
4.5.Plugthefueltankventnipplesothatitisairtight.Husqvarnarecommendsusingaslip-onvinylcap.
5.Removebothsparkplugs,andpour1/2ounce(14.2mL)ofSAE10weightoilthrougheachofthetwosparkplug
holes.Rotatetheenginecrankshaftbyhandseveraltimes,theninstallbothsparkplugs.
6.Changeengineoil.SeeEngineOilandFilterChangeonpage36.
7.Disconnectthebatterycables,negative(–)cablerst.SeeWARNING“Toavoidunintentionallystarting...”in
GeneralWarningsonpage10.
8.Thebatteryshouldbecleanandfreeofcorrosion.Washthebatterytopandterminalswithasolutionofbaking
sodaandwater(1cup(237mL)bakingsodaper1gallon(3.8L)ofwater).Rinsethesolutionoffthebattery.Do
notallowthissolutiontoenterthebattery.Besuretheterminalsaretight.Lettheterminalsdryandthencoat
themwithBatteryTerminalProtectorSpray(P/N6030000-03).
9.Adjustthetirestotherecommendedtirepressure.SeeVehicleSpecicationsonpage48.
10.Performsemiannualperiodiclubrication.SeePeriodicLubricationScheduleonpage33.
11.Thoroughlycleanthefrontbody,rearbody,seats,cargobed,enginecompartment,andundersideofvehicle.
12.Donotengagetheparkbrake.Chockthewheelstopreventthevehiclefromrolling.
RETURNINGTHESTOREDVEHICLETOSERVICE
1.MakesurethekeyswitchisintheOFFpositionandtheForward/ReversehandleisintheNEUTRALposition.
Chockthewheels.
2.Restorethefuelsystemtooperation.
2.1.Removetheplugfromthefueltankvent.
2.2.Connecttheventtubetothefueltankvent.
3.Connectthebatterycables,positive(+)cablerst,andtightentheterminalsto80in-lb(9N·m).Coatterminals
withBatteryTerminalProtectorSpray(P/N6030000-03).
4.Completelyopenthefuelshut-offvalve(Figure11,Page29).Ensurethevalveisfullyopen.Apartiallyclosed
fuelshut-offvalvecombinedwiththeuseofthechokecanresultinafouledsparkplugandenginefailure.
5.PlacetheForward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRALposition.Cranktheengineuntilfuelispumpedintothe
carburetorandthefuellinesandtheenginestarts.Turntheengineoff.SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Duetotheoiladdedtothegasolineengineinpreparationforstorage,theenginemaysmokeexcessivelyfora
shorttimewhenitisrunforthersttimeafterstorage.
6.PerformthePre-OperationandDailySafetyChecklistandthePerformanceInspectiononpage20.
MAINTENANCE
SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.
Maintenance,replacement,orrepairoftheemissionscontroldevicesandsystemsmaybeperformedbyany
non-roadenginerepairestablishmentorindividual.However,toobtain“nocharge”emissionscontrolservice,
theworkmustbeperformedbyafactoryauthorizeddealer.SeetheEmissionsWarranty.
Toensuretrouble-freevehicleperformance,followanestablishedpreventivemaintenanceprogram.Regularand
consistentmaintenancecanpreventvehicledowntimeandexpensiverepairs.UsethePre-OperationandDailySafety
Checklistonpage20,thePerformanceInspectiononpage20,andthefollowingPeriodicServiceScheduleand
PeriodicLubricationScheduletokeepthevehicleinproperworkingcondition.
Anyvehiclenotfunctioningcorrectlyshouldnotbeuseduntilitisproperlyrepaired.Thiswillpreventfurtherdamageto
thevehicleandhelppreventinjurytooccupantsresultingfromunsafeconditions.
Contactyourlocaldealer/distributorforrepairsandsemiannualandannualperiodicservice.
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WARNING
Onlytrainedtechniciansshouldserviceorrepairthevehicle.Anyonedoingevensimplerepairsor
serviceshouldhaveknowledgeandexperienceinelectricalandmechanicalrepair.Theappropriate
instructionsmustbeusedwhenperformingmaintenance,service,oraccessoryinstallation.
Ifanyproblemsarefoundduringscheduledinspectionorservice,donotoperatevehicleuntilrepairs
aremade.Failuretomakenecessaryrepairscouldresultinre,propertydamage,severepersonal
injury,ordeath.
Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelrysuchasrings,watches,chains,etc.,whenservicingthevehicle.
TurnkeyswitchtotheOFFposition,removethekey,placetheForward/Reversehandleinthe
NEUTRALpositionandchockthewheelspriortoservicing.
Movingparts:Donotattempttoservicevehiclewhileengineisrunning.
Hot!Donotattempttoservicehotengineorexhaustsystem.Failuretoheedthiswarningcould
resultinsevereburns.
Forvehicleswithcargobeds,removeallcargobeforeraisingthebedorservicingthevehicle.Ifthe
vehicleisequippedwithaproprod,ensurethatitissecurelyengagedwhilebedisraised.Donot
closebeduntilallpersonsareclearofcargobedarea.Keephandsclearofallcrushareas.Donot
dropcargobed;lowergentlyandkeepentirebodyclear.Failuretoheedthiswarningcouldresultin
severepersonalinjuryordeath.
Donotworkonvehiclepowertrainorundercargobedwhenitisloaded.
Turnfuelshut-offvalvetotheclosed(OFF)position(Figure11).
Toavoidunintentionallystartingthevehicle:
Disconnectbatterycables,negative(–)cablerst(Figure2).
Gasolinevehiclesonly:Disconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugs.
Ifwiresareremovedorreplacedmakesurewiringandwireharnessareproperlyroutedandsecured.
Failuretoproperlyrouteandsecurewiringcouldresultinvehiclemalfunction,propertydamage,
personalinjury,ordeath.
Liftonlyoneendofthevehicleatatime.Useasuitableliftingdevice(chainhoistorhydraulicoor
jack)with1000lb.(454kg)minimumliftingcapacity.Donotuseliftingdevicetoholdvehicleinraised
position.Useapprovedjackstandsofproperweightcapacitytosupportthevehicleandchock
thewheelsthatremainontheoor.
Whenservicingthevehiclewithpartofthevehicleonjackstands,donotoperatetheenginewiththe
Forward/ReversehandleineithertheFORWARDorREVERSEposition.Thefour-wheeldrivesystem
mayengageanywheel(s),frontorrear,dependingonthemodeselected.SeeFigure3.
PERIODICSERVICESCHEDULE
SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.
WARNING
Service,repairs,andadjustmentsmustbemadeperinstructionsintheappropriatemaintenance
andservicemanual.
NOTE:Ifthevehicleisconstantlysubjectedtoheavyuseorsevereoperatingconditions,thepreventivemaintenance
proceduresshouldbeperformedmoreoftenthanrecommendedinthePeriodicServiceandLubrication
Schedule.
BoththePeriodicServiceScheduleandthePeriodicLubricationSchedulemustbefollowedtokeepvehiclein
optimumoperatingcondition.
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PeriodicServiceSchedule
PERIODICSERVICESCHEDULE
REGULARINTERVALSERVICE
Pre-OperationandDailySafetyChecklistSeePre-OperationandDailySafety
Checklistonpage20.
PerformanceInspectionSeePerformanceInspectiononpage20.
Dailyservicebyowner
Engine/exhaustareaRemove/cleangrassanddebrisfromarea
EngineCheckengineoillevel;addifnecessary.See
EngineOilLevelCheckonpage35.
Dailyservicebyownerortrainedtechnician
Brakes
Checkbrakeuid;addifnecessary.Check
brakepedalforproperoperation.See
PerformanceInspectiononpage20.
Engine
Checkenginecirculatingairpassage;visually
inspectunshroudedareaaroundengine
exhaustforgrassanddebrisandcleanif
necessary.
TiresCheckairpressureandadjustifnecessary.
SeeVehicleSpecicationsonpage48.
Transmissionanddifferentials
Checklubricantlevels.Addifnecessary.See
LubricationLevelCheckFrontDifferential
andRearTransaxleonpage40.
Monthlyservicebyownerortrained
technician
GeneralvehicleWashenginecompartmentandundersideof
vehicle.Donotwashenginewhenhot.
Battery
Cleanterminalsandwashdirtfromcasing;
checkelectrolytelevel.Adddistilledwaterif
necessary.Seepage44.
Frontwheelalignmentandtoe-in
Checkandadjustifnecessary.SeeSteering
andFrontSuspensionSectioninthe
appropriatemaintenanceandservice
manual.
ElectricalwiringandconnectionsCheckfortightnessanddamage.
Inspectmastercylinder,brakelines,andhoses
fordamageorleakage.
Checkparkbrakecablesfordamage;replace
ifnecessary.
BrakesystemCheckbrakepadsanddiscs;replaceif
necessary.Forbrakewear-inprocedure,
seeHydraulicBrakesinthePre-Operation
andDailySafetyChecklistonpage20.See
alsoBrakeSysteminthemaintenanceand
servicemanual.
SparkarrestorInspectsparkarrestorfordamage
Semiannualservicebytrainedtechnician
only(orevery50hoursofoperation,
whichevercomesrst)
EngineairintakesystemCleanpre-cleanerandairlterelement.See
AirIntakeSystemonpage42.
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PeriodicLubricationSchedule
PERIODICSERVICESCHEDULE
REGULARINTERVALSERVICE
Checkforleaksaroundgaskets,llplugs,etc.
Adjustvalveclearance.SeeBriggsand
StrattonVanguardModel2900000Service
Manual. Engine
Inspect,clean,andgapsparkplug;replaceif
necessary.Seeauthorizeddealerortrained
technicianforservice.
Replaceairlterelement.SeeAirIntake
Systemonpage42.
Engineairintakesystem
Checkclampsfortightness;checkhosefor
cracks.
GeneralvehicleCheckforloosehardwareandtightenif
necessary.
FuelltersReplace.Disposeofusedltersproperly.
Annualservicebytrainedtechnicianonly
(orevery100hoursofoperation,whichever
comesrst)
Clutchcoverventinletlter(ifequipped)Replace.Disposeofusedltersproperly.
WARNING
Ifanyproblemsarefoundduringscheduledinspectionorservice,donotoperatevehicleuntilrepairs
aremade.Failuretomakenecessaryrepairscouldresultinre,propertydamage,severepersonal
injury,ordeath.
PERIODICLUBRICATIONSCHEDULE
PERIODICLUBRICATIONSCHEDULE
REGULARINTERVALSERVICELUBRICATION
POINTSRECOMMENDEDLUBRICANT
Firstchange5-8hours
additionalchangeevery100
hoursofoperationorannually,
whichevercomesrst
Changeengineoilandoillter
1
1-1/2qt.(1.4L)withlter,10W-30API
classicationSJSeeOilViscosity
onpage39.
Changeevery50hoursof
operationorsemiannually
whichevercomesrst
Driveshaftsandbearingblocks
2
ChassisLube(EPNLGIGrade2)
Changeevery100-400hours
ofoperationorsemiannually
whichevercomesrst
Changefrontdifferentiallubricant5oz.(170mL)80W90GearOil
Firstchange50hours
additionalchangeevery100
hoursofoperationorannually,
whichevercomesrst
Changereartransaxlelubricant1gal.(3.79L)10W-30SF ,SG,SH
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwnersManualPage33
BrakeFluidReservoir
3
4
2
2
1
801
Figure12LubricationPoints
BRAKEFLUIDRESERVOIR
5
1
2
3
1.FullLevel2.SafeLevel3.LowLevel
1297
Figure13BrakeFluidAccess
803
Figure14BrakeFluidReservoir
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EngineOil
Thebrakeuidreservoir(5)islocatedunderthehoodandundertheroundaccesspanel(Figure13).Raisethehood
andremovetheroundaccesspaneltocheckthebrakeuidlevel.
Duringthebrakeuidlevelinspection,alsoinspectthefollowing:
Thepresenceofbrakeuidontheexteriorsurfaceofthemastercylinderindicatesaleak.
Thebrakeuidreservoirdiaphragm(locatedinthecap)shouldnothaveholesorotherdamage.
BRAKEFLUID
Brakeuidlevelshouldbewithin1/4-inch(6mm)fromthetopofthereservoir(Figure14).Also,brakeuidshouldbe
cleanwithnoresidueinthebottomofthereservoirorotherevidenceofcontamination.
CAUTION
UseonlyDOT5(silicone)brakeuid.Useofanyothertypebrakeuidisnotrecommended.
ENGINEOIL
Eventhoughthelowoilpressurewarninglightontheinstrumentpanelshouldilluminateiftheoillevelbecomeslow,
theengineoillevelshouldbecheckeddaily.Thevehicleshouldbeonalevelsurfacewhentheoilischecked.
Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.
ENGINEOILLEVELCHECK
1.Removetheoilleveldipstickfromtheoilllertubeandwipeoilfromthedipstick(Figure15).Seefollowing
CAUTION.
CAUTION
Donotremovedipstickwhileengineisrunning.
2.Checkoillevelbyfullyinsertingthedipstickintothetubeandimmediatelyremovingit.
3.Iftheoillevelisatorbelowthelowlevelmarkonthedipstickgauge,addoiltotheengineuntilthelevelis
betweenlowandfulllevels(safelevel).SeefollowingCAUTION.
CAUTION
Donotexceedrecommendedoilcapacity.Doingsowilldecreaseengineperformanceorresultin
damagetotheengine.
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwnersManualPage35
EngineOil
3
2
1
1.FullLevel2.SafeLevel3.LowLevel
1
804
Figure15EngineOilLevelCheck
818
Figure16CenterAccessPanel
ENGINEOILANDFILTERCHANGE
Engineoilandoilltershouldbechangedaftertherst5to8hoursofoperation.Afterthat,theoilshouldbechanged
every100hoursofoperationorannually,whichevercomesrst.
EngineOilDraining
1.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionandremovethekey.PlacetheForward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRAL
position.Chockthefrontwheels.
2.Disconnectthebatterycables,negative(–)cablerst.SeeWARNING“Toavoidunintentionallystarting...”in
GeneralWarningsonpage10.
3.Raisethecargobed,locateandremovethecenteraccesspanel(1)(Figure16).
4.Removetheoilllercaptoallowtheoiltodrainproperly.
5.Positionapandesignedforoilchangesunderthedrainplug.
6.Fromtheundersideofthevehicle,useasocketorwrenchtoremovethedrainplug(1)(Figure17).Turntheplug
counterclockwiseanddraintheengineoilintothepan.SeefollowingWARNING.
WARNING
Donotattempttochangeengineoilwhentheengineishotorevenwarm.Hotengineoilcanburnskin.
Wearsafetyglassesorapprovedeyeprotectionwhenservicingthevehicle.Wearrubbergloveswhen
handlingoildrainplug,oillter,andoildrainpan.
7.Cleantheoildrainplugthreadswithsolventtoremoveoilandoilresidue.Makesurethatthecompression
washerorsealingo-ringremainsonthedrainplug.Inspectthecompressionwasherorthesealingo-ring
andreplaceifnecessary.
8.Useasocketorwrenchtoreplacetheoildrainplug(1)(Figure17).Turntheplugclockwiseandtightento
14.5ft-lb(20N·m).
9.Replacetheoilllercap.
10.Replacethecenteraccesspanel(1)(Figure16),thenlowerandlatchthecargobed.
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EngineOil
1
2
815
Figure17EngineOilDrainPlugandOilFilterWrench
EngineOilFilterChange
1.Draintheengineoil.SeeEngineOilDrainingonpage36.
2.Placetheoildrainpanundertheengineoillter(Figure18).
3.Removetheengineoillter.Turnitcounterclockwiseanddraintheresidualoilinthelterportandlterinto
theoildrainpan.SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Werecommendusinganoillterwrenchofthetypeshown(2)(Figure17)(Ampro®P/NT70413785A255or
equivalent).Anoildripguardcanbeusedtopreventexcessoilfromdrippingontotheenginebaseplate
(Figure18).Useanemptyquart(oneliter)containerandcutthebottomoffatanangle,thenslidetheopen
areaofthecontainerupandundertheoillterbeforeremoval.Positiontheportoftheplasticcontainerso
oilwillbedirectedintotheoilpan.Adripguardcanbemadebyfoldingapieceofcardboard,thinmetal,or
plasticundertheoillter,formingachanneltodirectthelterportoilintothedrainpan.
Disposeofusedoilaccordingtotheenvironmentallawsandregulationsforyourarea.
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwnersManualPage37
EngineOil
26
Figure18RemoveEngineOilFilter
27
Figure19CoatRubberSeal
4.Useaclean,lint-freeragtowipetheoillterportangesurfacecleanwheretheoilltergasketseats.
5.Tohelpsealthenewoilltertotheoilportange,applyalightcoatofwhitelithiumNLGINumber2grease
(DowCorning®BR2-Plusorequivalent)ornewengineoiltotherubbersealaroundtheoutsidesurfaceofthe
lterbeforeattachingittotheoillterport(Figure19).Installthenewoillterontotheengineoillterport.
SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Useonlyengine-compatibleoilltersdesignedforyourengine.
6.Tightentheoillterbyhand2/3turnaftergasketcontact.Donotuseabandwrenchorchannellockpliers.
806
Figure20AddEngineOil
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EngineOil
EngineOilFilling
1.Addengineoil;useafunnelorpourspouttodirecttheoilintotheopening(Figure20).Withlterchange,the
enginerequires1-1/2qt.(1.4L)ofoilperchange.
2.Refertooilviscosityguidelinesforselectionofoilgrade(Figure21).SeefollowingCAUTION.
CAUTION
Donotexceedrecommendedoilcapacity.Doingsowilldecreaseengineperformanceorresultin
damagetotheengine.
1.Connectthebatterycables,positive(+)cablerst,andtightenterminalsto80in-lb(9N·m).Coatterminalswith
BatteryTerminalProtectorSpray(P/N6030000-03).
2.WiththeForward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRALposition,startandruntheengineforafewminutes.Observe
boththedrainplugandtheoillterfromunderthevehicleandwatchforoilleaks.Ifaleakisdetected,check
thetightnessoftheoillteranddrainplug.Tighten,repair,and/orreplacecomponentsasnecessary.See
followingNOTE.
NOTE:Waitveminutesafterturningofftheenginebeforeremovingthedipstick.
3.Removethedipstickandchecktheengineoilasanalstep.Replacethedipstick.
OILVISCOSITY
Choosetheviscosityaccordingtothetemperatureasshownintheappropriateoilviscositychart(Figure21).See
followingNOTE.
NOTE:UseahighqualitydetergentengineoilwithAPIclassicationSF ,SG,SH,SJorhigherforgasolineengines.
SeeBriggsandStrattonVanguardModel2900000ServiceManualforfurtherinformationregarding
oilrecommendation.
Usingmulti-gradeoils(5W-30,10W-30,and10W-40)mayincreaseoilconsumption.Ifmulti-gradeoilisused,check
theoillevelmorefrequently.
SAE 5 W-30
SAE 10W-30/ SAE 10W-40
SAE 30
826
Figure21OilViscosityChart
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GearcaseLubrication
GEARCASELUBRICATION
NOTE:Disposeofusedoilaccordingtotheenvironmentallawsandregulationsforyourarea.
LUBRICATIONLEVELCHECKFRONTDIFFERENTIALANDREARTRANSAXLE
Thefrontdifferentialisequippedwithtwooilportplugs(1and2)(Figure22).Whenthevehicleisonalevelsurface,
usethelevelindicatorhole(upperplug)(1)asalubricantlevelindicator.Lubricantlevelshouldbeevenwiththe
bottomoflevelindicatorhole(1).
Thereartransaxleisequippedwithallplug/dipstick(1)locatedonthetopofthereartransaxle(Figure24).Whenthe
vehicleisonalevelsurface,usethellplug/dipstick(1)todeterminethelubricantlevel(Figure25)and(Figure26).
LUBRICATIONCHANGEFRONTDIFFERENTIALANDREARTRANSAXLE
Usethelowerplug(2)fordrainage(Figure22)and(Figure23).Removebothplugstoallowthelubricanttodrain
faster.SeeprecedingNOTE.
Metalparticlesmaybediscoveredintheuidoronthemagneticdrainplugwhenchangingthedifferentialor
transmissionuid.Theseparticlesarenormalandexpectedfortherstfewuidchanges.Thisisaresultofthegears
being“netforged,”meaningthegearsareforgedtoashapeveryclosetothenalgearsizebuttheteetharenotnish
machinedpriortoassembly.The“nishmachining”occurswhenthegearsmakecontactunderloadduringvehicle
operation.Themagneticdrainplugisincludedinthedesigntocollectthemetalparticlesgeneratedfromthegear
breakinprocess.Thisisanestablishedprocessandisnotdetrimentaltogearservicelife.
Frontdifferential:
Cleanandinstallthedrainplug(2)andwasherbeforellingthefrontdifferentialwithnewlubricant(Figure22).Tighten
thedrainplugto106in-lb(12N·m).Useafunnelwhenllingthefrontdifferentialthroughthelubricantlevelindicator
hole(1).SeePeriodicLubricationScheduleonpage33.Tightenthelevelindicatorplugto10ft-lb(14N·m).
1
2
807
Figure22FrontDifferentialLubrication
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GearcaseLubrication
Reartransaxle:
Cleanandinstallthedrainplug(2)andwasherbeforellingthereartransaxlewithnewlubricant(Figure23).Tighten
thedrainplugto8ft-lb(10.8N·m).Removethellplug/dipstick(2)(Figure25).Useafunnelandtubetollthe
transaxlethroughthellplug/dipstickhole(1)locatedonthetopofthereartransaxle(Figure24).SeePeriodic
LubricationScheduleonpage33.Replacereartransaxledipstickandtightento35in-lb(4N·m).
2
1
808
Figure23RearTransaxleDrainPlug
819
Figure24RearTransaxleCheck/FillPlug
2
3
2
1
1.FullLevel2.SafeLevel3.LowLevel
820
Figure25RearTransaxleDipstick
824
Figure26RearTransaxleLubricantLevelCheck
2009HUV4214,HUV4414,andHUV4414-XPOwnersManualPage41
AirIntakeSystem
AIRINTAKESYSTEM
AIRFILTERREPLACEMENT
Theairltershouldbeinspectedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.Filterchangesshouldnotexceedthe
recommendedinterval.SeePeriodicServiceScheduleonpage31.Morefrequentservicemayberequiredin
extremelydirtyoperatingenvironments.Intheeventofalossofpower,sluggishacceleration,oraroughlyrunning
engine,servicetheairlterimmediately.
AirFilterRemoval
1.Raisethecargobed,removethecenterplasticaccesspanel(1)(Figure16)andlocatetheairlterhousing.
2.Releasebothhousingretainingclips(Figure27).
3.Liftthehousingcoverupoffoftheairlterhousing.
4.Removeknob(1)andplate(2).Carefullyremovethefoampre-cleaner(3)andairltercartridge(4)assemblyto
preventdebrisfromenteringcarburetor.SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Tocleanfoampre-cleaner,separateitfromcartridgeandwashinliquiddetergentandwater.Squeezedry
inacleancloth.Theairltercartridgeandfoampre-cleanerarespecicallydesignedforthisengine.Use
onlyengine-compatibleairltercartridgesandfoampre-cleanersdesignedforyourengine.Donotoil
thefoampre-cleaner.
2
3
4
1
817
Figure27AirFilterElement
AirFilterInstallation
1.Reassembleclean(ornew)pre-cleaneronclean(ornew)cartridge.
2.Placetheaircleanerassemblyintotheairlterhousing.
3.Placethehousingcoveronthetopoftheairlterhousing.
4.Securethehousingcoverwithbothretainingclips.
5.Replacethecenterplasticaccesspanel(1)(Figure16)andlowerandlatchthecargobed.
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FuelingInstructions
FUELINGINSTRUCTIONS
SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.
DANGER
TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionbeforefueling.
Donotpourfuelintothefueltankwhentheengineishotorwhileitisrunning.
Toavoidelectricarccausedbystaticelectricity,thefuelstorage/pumpingdevicemustbegrounded.If
thepumpisnotgrounded,thevehiclemustbegroundedtothepumpbeforeandduringthefueling
operation.
Toavoidthepossibilityofre,cleanupanyspilledfuelbeforeoperatingthevehicle.
1.Removethefuelcapandllthetankwithfuel.SeeprecedingDANGERandfollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Useunleadedgasolineonly.Wheneverpossible,avoidusingoxygenatedfuelsandfuelsthatareblended
withalcohol.
2.Replacethefuelcap.Ensurethatthecapistightenedsecurely.
3.Cleananyspilledfuelfromthecaporaroundthefuelcaparea.
1
2
1.FuelCap
2.FuelTank
816
Figure28FuelTank
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Battery
BATTERY
SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.
DANGER
BatteryExplosivegases!Donotsmoke.Keepsparksandamesawayfromthevehicleandservice
area.Ventilatewhenchargingoroperatingvehicleinanenclosedarea.Wearafullfaceshieldand
rubbergloveswhenworkingonornearbatteries.
BatteryPoison!Containsacid!Causessevereburns.Avoidcontactwithskin,eyes,orclothing.
Antidotes:
External:Flushwithwater.Callaphysicianimmediately.
Internal:Drinklargequantitiesofmilkorwaterfollowedwithmilkofmagnesiaorvegetable
oil.Callaphysicianimmediately.
Eyes:Flushwithwaterfor15minutes.Callaphysicianimmediately.
Tools,wires,andmetalobjectscancausesparkswhenshortedacrossabattery.
WARNING
Wearsafetyglassesorapprovedeyeprotectionwhenservicingthevehicle.
Followallinstructionscarefullywhenworkingwithbatteries.
Whenjumpingfromaboosterbatterymakenal(negative)connectionatengineframe.
Donotjumpstartorchargeafrozenordamagedbattery.Unplugchargerbeforeconnectingor
disconnectingcablestothebattery.Neverleanoverbatterywhileboosting,testing,orcharging.
Thebatteryinthisvehicleisa12-volt,low-maintenancebatterythatrequiresinfrequentchecks(Figure29).Electrolyte
levelshouldbecheckedsemiannually.
2
(+)
1
(–)
1
3
2
1.LevelIndicator2.Cap3.Plates
Electrolytelevelatleast1/2inch(13MM)aboveplatesortolevel
indicator.
821
Figure29Battery
22
Figure30BatteryElectrolyteLevel
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UsingABoosterBattery(JumpStarting)
1.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionandremovethekey.PlacetheForward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRAL
position.Chockthewheels.
2.Accesstheenginecompartment.SeeWARNING“Forvehicleswithcargobeds...”inGeneralWarnings
onpage10.
2.1.Removetheseatbottom.
3.Disconnectthebatterycables,negative(–)cablerst.SeeWARNING“Toavoidunintentionallystarting...”in
GeneralWarningsonpage10.
4.Useaat-bladescrewdriver,andcarefullyremovethebatterycellcapsfromthebattery.Seefollowing
WARNING.
WARNING
Wearsafetyglassesorapprovedeyeprotectionwhenservicingthevehicle.Wearafullfaceshieldand
rubbergloveswhenworkingonornearbatteries.
5.Carefullychecktheelectrolytelevelandadddistilledwaterifnecessary.Donotllthebatterycellsabove
thedesignatedllline.Replacebatterycellcaps.
6.Cleanbothbatteryterminalswithasolutionofbakingsodaandwater(1cup(237mL)bakingsodaper1gallon
(3.8L)ofwater).Rinsethoroughly.Donotallowthissolutiontoenterthebattery.Tightenbatteryterminalsto
80in-lb(9N·m).LettheterminalsdryandthenspraythemwithBatteryT erminalProtectorSpray(P/N60300
00-03).SeefollowingWARNING.
WARNING
Ifbatterywireterminalsaredamagedorcorroded,replaceorcleanthemasnecessary.Failuretodo
somaycausethemtooverheatduringoperationandcouldresultinare,propertydamage,or
personalinjury.
Besurethebatteryhold-downclampisproperlytightened.Tightento71in-lb(8N·m).Alooseclampmayallowthe
batterytobecomedamagedfromvibrationorjarring.
Ifbatteryappearsweak,haveitchargedbyatrainedtechnician.Thebatteryshouldneverbeleftdischargedany
longerthanabsolutelynecessary(donotleavedischargedovernight).
USINGABOOSTERBATTERY(JUMPSTARTING)
SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.
WARNING
Wearsafetyglassesorapprovedeyeprotectionwhenservicingthevehicle.Wearafullfaceshieldand
rubbergloveswhenworkingonornearbatteries.
Whenjumpingfromaboosterbattery,makethenalconnectionthenegative(-)cable.
Donotjumpstartorchargeafrozenordamagedbattery.Unplugchargerbeforeconnectingor
disconnectingcablestothebattery.Neverleanoverbatterywhileboosting,testing,orcharging.
Ifitisnecessarytouseaboosterbatterytostarttheengine,BECAREFUL!
1.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOFFposition.PlacetheForward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRALposition,engage
theparkbrakeandchockthewheels.
2.Ensuretheboosterbatteryis12-volt.SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Astartingbatteryisrecommendedbutadeepcyclebatterycanbeusedifnecessary.
3.Accessbatterybyremovingtheseatbottom.
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CleaningtheVehicle
4.Locatethevehiclebatteryonthepassengersideofthevehicle.
5.Connecttheendoftherstcabletothepositive(+)terminaloftheboosterbattery.Connecttheotherendofthe
samecabletothepositive(+)terminalofthesolenoid(Figure31,Page46).SeefollowingDANGER.
DANGER
BatteryExplosivegases!Donotsmoke.Keepsparksandamesawayfromthevehicleandservice
area.Ventilatewhenchargingoroperatingvehicleinanenclosedarea.Wearafullfaceshieldand
rubbergloveswhenworkingonornearbatteries.
6.Connecttheendofthesecondcabletothenegative(-)terminaloftheboosterbattery.Connecttheotherendof
thesamecabletothenegative(-)terminalofthedisabledvehiclebattery(Figure32,Page46).
7.Starttheengine.Aftertheenginehasstarted,removethecablefromthenegative(-)terminalofthedisabled
vehiclebatteryrst.Removethecablefromthepositive(+)terminalofthesolenoid.Thenremovethecables
fromtheboosterbattery.
947
Figure31Positive(+)CabletoSolenoid
948
Figure32Negative(–)CabletoNegativeTerminalof
WeakBattery
CLEANINGTHEVEHICLE
Eachvehicleisequippedwithhand-washablefrontandrearbodies.Thevehiclehasapowder-coatedsteelcargo
bed.Usecommercialautomotivecleaningsolutionswithaspongeorsoftclothfornormalcleaning.Agardenhoseat
normalresidentialwaterpressureisadequate.
Themanufacturerdoesnotrecommendanytypeofpressurewashingorsteamcleaning.Suchaprocesswill
exposeelectricalcomponentstomoisture.Moistureenteringelectricalcomponentscanresultinwaterdamageand
subsequentcomponentfailure.
Usenon-abrasivewaxproducts.Batteryacid,fertilizers,tars,asphalt,creosote,paint,orchewinggumshouldbe
removedimmediatelytopreventpossiblestains.
Theseatsofthevehiclewilllastlongerwithpropercleaning.Useasolutionof10%liquidsoapandwarmwaterapplied
withasoftcloth.Forimbeddeddirt,asoftbristlebrushmaybeused.Forheavysoiling,difcultstains,orscratches,
blemishes,orotherbodydamage,seetheappropriatemaintenanceandservicemanual.SeefollowingNOTE.
NOTE:Disposeofwastewaterproperly.
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ACCESSORIES
Thereisacompletelineofaccessoryequipmentavailablefromourdealers/distributors.
Careshouldbetakenthattheseaccessoriesareproperlyinstalledbytrainedtechniciansandthattheyareusedinthe
mannerforwhichtheyweredesigned.SeefollowingWARNINGandCAUTION.
WARNING
Customcabassemblies,canopytops,weatherproofenclosures,andwindshieldswillnotprotect
occupantsfromyingobjects.
ELECTRICWINCHACCESSORY
Ifyourvehicleisequippedwithanelectricwinch,readandfollowallmanufacturersafetywarningsandinstructionsin
thewinchoperatormanual,aswellasthefollowingWARNINGandCAUTIONstatements.Makesureawinchwarning
decalisafxedtothevehicleontheseatsupportpanelnexttothereceptaclefortheremoteoperationswitch.
Thewinchkitavailableincludesaremoteoperationswitch,whichenablestheoperatortomoveawayfromthevehicle
andcable.SeefollowingWARNINGandCAUTION.
WARNING
Beforebeginningawinchoperation:
TurnkeyswitchtotheOFFposition,putForward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRALposition,and
engagetheparkbrake.
Donotusewinchwhilepersonsareseatedonthevehicle.
Standtothesideandawayfromthevehicletooperatewinch.
CAUTION
Useofthewinchforanextendedperiodoftimecoulddischargethebattery.Keepwinchoperations
asshortaspossible,anddrivethevehicleforseveralminutesafterthewinchoperationtorecharge
thebattery.
MUDTIREOPTION
4x4vehiclesequippedwithoptionalmudtiresareintendedonlyforoff-roadoperation;theyarenotdesignedforuse
onpavedsurfacessuchasasphaltandconcrete.Frequentdrivingonpavedsurfaceswillsignicantlydecreasethe
lifeofthemudtires.Vehicleperformancewillalsobereducedwhendrivingonpavedsurfaces.Seefollowing
WARNINGandCAUTION.
WARNING
Toavoidtheriskofrolloverwhenoperatingavehicleequippedwithmudtiresonapavedsurface:
reducespeed,useextremecaution,anddriveslowlyinturns.
Thediameterofalltiresonthevehiclemustbeequal;otherwisethefour-wheeldrivesystemwillnot
operateasintendedandcouldresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.Neverinstalltiresofdifferent
diametersonthevehicle.
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SubsequentOwnerRegistration
CAUTION
Optionalmudtires(off-road)aredirectionalandmustbeinstalledaccordingtothedirectional
arrowmark(arrowindicatesforwardrotationofthetire)ontheside-wallofeachtire,orthetread
performancewillbeseverelycompromised.
Thetiresaremadespecicallyforthevehicle;therefore,Husqvarnarecommendsthatonlytirespurchasedfrom
Husqvarnabeusedonyourvehicle.
SUBSEQUENTOWNERREGISTRATION
Intheeventavehicleisboughtasausedvehicle,westronglyurgethenewownertoregisterthevehiclewith
Husqvarna.Thiswillenableustocontactyouiftheneedarises.Pleasesendyourname,address,andserialnumber
ofthevehicletoHusqvarna,7349StatesvilleRd.,Charlotte,NC28269,Attention:VehicleRegistration.
VEHICLESPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONSHUV4214HUV4414HUV4414-XP
POWERSOURCEGasolineGasolineGasoline
Engine:4-cycleOHV,480cc,14.0maximumHP@3600RPM(perSAEJ1940/1349),
twin-cylinder,air-cooled,withpressurelubricationsystem
Fuelsystem:Down-draftcarburetorwithoatbowl,xedjets,fuellters,andimpulsefuelpump
Governor:Internaltoengine,centrifugal
Ignition:Transistorizedmagneto
Transmission:Forwardandreversewithneutral(18.19:1forward,34.37:1reverse)
Electricalsystem:12voltstartingbattery:525ccaat0°F(-17.8°C).80-minutereserve
capacity(25-ampat80°F)35amp-hours
Torqueconverter:Automatic,variable-speed,drytype
STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKES
Suspension:
Front:MacPhersonStrut
Rear:Independentwithcoil-overshockabsorbers
Steering:Self-adjustingrackandpinion,Ackerman
Brakes:Hydraulicbrakesystembrakepadsanddiscsoneachwheelwithseparate
hand-operatedparkbrake
BODY/CHASSIS
Frame/Chassis:Boxtubesteel
Sideandrearbody:Polypropylene
Cargobed:Powder-coatedsteel
Frontbody:TPO(ThermoPlasticOlen)
Tires:AllTerrain:25x912frontandrear,tubeless,4-plyratedloadrange
Mud:25x912frontandrear;tubeless,4-plyratedloadrange
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SPECIFICATIONSHUV4214HUV4414HUV4414-XP
Tires:AllTerrain:25x912front,25x1112rear,tubeless,4-plyratedloadrange
Mud:25x912front,25x1112rear;tubeless,4-plyratedloadrange
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Overalllength:105in.(266.7cm)
Overallwidth:55.0in.(139.7cm)
Overallheight(withROPS):withall-terraintires73.0in.(185.4cm)
Wheelbase69.5in.(176.5cm)
Groundclearance:undertransaxle9.0in.(22.9cm)
Frontwheeltrackwidth44in.(111.8cm)
Rearwheeltrackwidth45in.(114.3cm)
Weight:withall-terraintiresandwithoutbrushguard1200lb.
(544.3kg)
1210lb.
(548.8kg)
1275lb.(578.3
kg)
Forwardspeed25mph(40km/h)
GovernedRPM3950
TurningRadius139in.(354cm)
Loadbedheight32in.(81.3cm)
Loadbedsize(boxbedinsidedimensions)
34x47x10in.
(86.4x119.4x25.4cm)
(9.25cubicfeet)
Maximumpayloadcapacity(levelsurfaceonly)425lb.(193kg)
Vehicleratedcapacity(payload,driver,andpassenger;levelsurfaceonly)925lb.(420kg)
Maximumgrossvehicleweight(fullyloadedvehicle,includingaccessories)2135lb.(968kg)
Standardseatingcapacity2
LIQUIDCAPACITIES
Enginecrankcasewithlter:SAE10W-30,APIclassicationSJ
1.5qt.
(1.4L)
Frontdifferential:80W90gearoil5.5oz.(170mL)
Reartransaxle:10W-30SF,SG,SH1gal.(3.79L)
Brakeuid:DOT5(silicone)brakeuid8oz.(240ml)
Fueltank:unleadedgasoline
5.2gallons
(19.7L)
TIREPRESSURE
All-terraintreadandmudtires14-18psi(0.75-1.00Bars)
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Warranties
WARRANTIES
HUSQVARNA®LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYFOR2009TRANSPORTATIONAND
UTILITYVEHICLES
1.WARRANTY:
Husqvarna,Inc.,("Husqvarna")herebywarrantstotheOriginalRetailPurchaserthatitsnew2009Model
TransportationandUtilityVehiclespurchasedfromHusqvarnaoranauthorizeddealershallbefreefromdefects
inmaterialandworkmanshipundernormaluseandserviceasatransportationorutilityvehiclefortheperiods
statedbelow,subjecttotheprovisions,limitationsandexclusionscontainedinthislimitedwarranty.
LIMITEDTWOYEAR/2000HOURWARRANTY:Theengineassembly,unitizedtransaxleassembly(gasoline
vehicle),starter/generator(gasolinevehicle),motor,transaxleassembly(electricvehicle),mainframeassembly,
boxbedhydraulicdumpkit,CustomCabassemblyanddoors,andDrivingRangeProtectiveEnclosureare
warrantedwithrespecttopartsandlaboragainstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforaperiodoftwoyearsor
2000hoursofoperation,whicheverrstoccurs,fromthedateofpurchase.
LIMITEDONEYEAR/1000HOURWARRANTY:Allremainingcomponentsofthevehiclenotspecied
otherwise,thePortableRefreshmentCenter,andallotheroriginalequipmentoptionsandaccessoriessupplied
byHusqvarnaarewarrantedwithrespecttopartsandlaboragainstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfora
periodofoneyearor1000hoursofoperation,whicheverrstoccurs,fromthedateofpurchase.
Thislimitedwarrantycoversmaterial,workmanshipandrepairlaborcostastothoseitemsspecicallylisted
abovefortheperiodsspecied.SuchrepairlaborshallbeperformedonlybyHusqvarna,itsauthorizeddealers,
oraserviceagencyapprovedbyHusqvarna.
IFTHEWARRANTYREGISTRATIONFORMISNOTCOMPLETEDANDRETURNEDTOHUSQVARNA
ATTHETIMEOFTHEORIGINALRETAILSALE,PURCHASERMUSTPROVIDEPROOFOFDATEOF
PURCHASEWITHANYWARRANTYCLAIM.
2.EXCLUSIONS:
ExcludedfromanyHusqvarnawarrantyareallfuses,lters,decals(exceptsafetydecals),sparkplugs,light
bulbs,lubricants,trimpieces,seats,routinewearitemssuchasthechargerplugandreceptacle,brakeshoes,
belts,brushes,bushings,drivebuttons,enginemounts,matsandpads,maintenanceadjustments,cosmetic
deterioration,anditemswhichdeteriorateorfailduetoexposureorordinarywearandtear.Batteries,battery
charger,onboardcomputer,andsolid-statespeedcontrollerarecoveredunderseparateHusqvarnawarranties.
AlsoexcludedfromanyHusqvarnawarrantyisdamagetoavehicleorcomponentresultingfromacauseother
thanadefectincludingunreasonableorunintendedstrainoruse,improperinstallationofaccessories,installation
ofpartsoraccessoriesthatarenotoriginalequipment,overloading,accident,alteration,abuseorneglect.
Transportationexpensesforwarrantyservicesarealsoexcludedfromthiswarranty.
3.VOIDINGOFWARRANTY:
THISANDANYOTHERWARRANTYSHALLBEVOIDIFTHEVEHICLEISABUSEDORUSEDINAN
UNINTENDEDMANNERORSHOWSINDICATIONSTHATITHASBEENALTEREDINANYWAY ,INCLUDING,
BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,MODIFICATIONOFTHESPEEDGOVERNOR,BRAKINGSYSTEM,STEERING,
TRANSAXLE,OROTHEROPERATINGSYSTEMSOFTHEVEHICLETOCAUSEITTOPERFORMOUTSIDE
HUSQVARNASPECIFICATIONS.THEWARRANTYISLIKEWISEVOIDIFTHEVEHICLEINVOLVEDSHOWS
INDICATIONSTHATREASONABLEORNECESSARYMAINTENANCEASOUTLINEDINTHEOWNER’S
MANUALANDMAINTENANCEANDSERVICEMANUALWASNOTPERFORMEDATTHETIMEANDIN
THEMANNERSPECIFIEDINSUCHMANUALS.
4.SOLEREMEDY:
Husqvarna’sliabilityunderthislimitedwarranty,orinanyactionwhetherbaseduponwarranty,contract,
negligence,strictproductliabilityorotherwise,shallbetherepairorreplacement,atHusqvarna’soption,ofthe
vehicleorcomponentthereofthatHusqvarnadeemstobedefective.Replacementshallmeanfurnishing,during
theapplicablelimitedwarrantyperiod,anewvehicleorfactory-reconditionedvehicleorcomponentthereofthatis
identicalorreasonablyequivalenttothewarrantedproductorcomponentatnocosttothepurchaser.Repairshall
meanremedyingadefectinthevehicleorcomponentthereofatnocosttothepurchaserduringtheapplicable
limitedwarrantyperiod.IfHusqvarnaelectstorepairthevehicle,itmayprovidefactory-reconditionedpartsor
components.AllpartsandcomponentsreplacedunderwarrantyshallbecomethepropertyofHusqvarna.
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5.HOWTOMAKEAWARRANTYCLAIM:
Tomakeawarrantyclaimunderthislimitedwarranty,youmustpresentthevehicleordefectivecomponenttoan
authorizedHusqvarnadealer.
6.DISCLAIMER:
THISLIMITEDWARRANTYISEXCLUSIVE.HUSQVARNAMAKESNOOTHERWARRANTYOFANY
KIND,EXPRESSEDORIMPLIED.ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESS
FORAPARTICULARPURPOSEWHICHEXCEEDTHEOBLIGATIONSORTIMELIMITSSTATEDINTHIS
WARRANTYAREHEREBYDISCLAIMEDBYHUSQVARNAANDEXCLUDEDFROMTHISWARRANTY.THE
PURCHASERANDHUSQVARNAEXPRESSLYAGREETHATTHEREMEDYOFTHEREPLACEMENTOR
REPAIROFTHEDEFECTIVEVEHICLEORCOMPONENTTHEREOFISTHESOLEREMEDYOFTHE
PURCHASER.HUSQVARNAMAKESNOOTHERREPRESENTATIONORWARRANTYOFANYKIND,AND
NOREPRESENTATIVE,EMPLOYEE,ORDEALEROFHUSQVARNAHASTHEAUTHORITYTOMAKEOR
IMPLYANYREPRESENTATION,PROMISEORAGREEMENT,WHICHINANYWAYVARIESTHETERMS
OFTHISWARRANTY .
Intheeventthatanotherpre-printedwarrantydocumentand/orcerticateofferedbyorthroughClubCaratthe
timeofsaleofthisvehicle(eachan“AdditionalWarrantyDocument”)isdeemedtoconictwiththelimitations
orexclusionscontainedherein,thelimitationsandexclusionscontainedhereinshallcontinuetoapplywith
respecttoboththislimitedwarrantystatementand,tothemaximumextentpermittedbylaw,toeachAdditional
WarrantyDocument.
7.NOCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES:
INNOEVENTSHALLHUSQVARNABELIABLEFORANYINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES
INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,LOSSRELATEDTOPROPERTYOTHERTHANTHEVEHICLE,LOSS
OFUSE,LOSSOFTIME,INCONVENIENCE,ORANYOTHERECONOMICLOSS.
Somestatesallowneitherlimitationonthedurationofanimpliedwarrantynorexclusionsorlimitationofincidental
orconsequentialdamages.Therefore,theabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights,whichvaryfromstatetostate.
8.INFORMATION:
ForfurtherinformationcontactWARRANTYSERVICES,HUSQVARNAPROFESSIONALPRODUCTS,INC.,
7349STATESVILLEROAD,CHARLOTTE,NC28269
ORCALL1-800-487-5951.
9.WARNING:
Anymodicationoralterationofanyvehiclebeyondfactoryspecications,includingthosethataffecttheweight
distribution,stability,orspeedofthevehicle,cancauseseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
CALIFORNIAEMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYSTATEMENT
YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONS:
TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(“CARB”)andHusqvarna(“HUSQVARNA”)arepleasedtoexplaintheemission
controlsystemwarrantyonyour2009vehicleengine(the“emissionwarranty”).InCalifornia,newsmalloff-road
engines(“SORE”)mustbedesigned,builtandequippedtomeettheState’sstringentanti-smogstandards.
HUSQVARNAshallwarranttheemissioncontrolsystemonthevehicleenginefortheperiodsoftimelistedbelow
providedtherehasbeennoabuse,neglectorimpropermaintenanceofyoursmalloff-roadengine.
Youremissioncontrolsystemmayincludepartssuchasthecarburetororfuel-injectionsystem,theignitionsystem,the
catalyticconverterandrelatedhoses,belts,connectorsandotheremissionassembliesorcomponents.
Whereawarrantableconditionexists,asdenedherein,HUSQVARNAwillrepairyourvehicleengineatnocostto
youincludingdiagnosis,partsandlabor.
MANUFACTURER’SWARRANTYCOVERAGE:
Thisemissioncontrolsystemiswarrantedfortwoyearsfromthevehicles’dateofpurchase.Ifanyemission-related
partonyourHUSQVARNASOREisdefective,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyHUSQVARNA.
OWNER’SWARRANTYRESPONSIBILITIES:
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Warranties
-Asthevehicleengineowner,youareresponsiblefortheperformanceoftherequiredmaintenancelistedinyour
owner’smanual.HUSQVARNArecommendsthatyouretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyourvehicleengine,
butHUSQVARNAcannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceiptsorforyourfailuretoensuretheperformanceof
allscheduledmaintenance.
-Asthevehicleengineowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethatHUSQVARNAmaydenyyouwarrantycoverageif
vehicleengineoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceorunapprovedmodications.
-YouareresponsibleforpresentingvehicleenginetoaHUSQVARNAdistributioncenterassoonasaproblemexists.
Thewarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinareasonableamountoftime,nottoexceed30days.Ifyouhaveany
questionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsandresponsibilities,youshouldcontactWARRANTYSERVICES,Husqvarna
ProfessionalProducts,Inc.,7349STATESVILLEROAD,CHARLOTTE<NC28269.
HUSQVARNAEXPLANATIONOFEMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTY:
1.WARRANTY:
HUSQVARNAwarrantstotheultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthattheSOREandrelated
emissionsequipmentisdesigned,builtandequippedsoastoconformwithallapplicableCaliforniaenvironmental
emissionregulations;andfreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipthatcausethefailureofawarrantedpartto
beidenticalinallmaterialrespectstothatpartasdescribedinHUSQVARNAsapplicationforcerticationwithCARB.
Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatetheengineorequipmentisdeliveredtoanultimatepurchaserorrstplaced
intoservice.Thewarrantyperiodistwoyearsfromthedateofpurchase.
2.COVERAGE:
Subjecttocertainconditionsandexclusionsasstatedbelow,thewarrantyonemission-relatedpartsisasfollows:
(1)Anywarrantedpartthatisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructions
supplied,iswarrantedforthewarrantyperiodstatedabove.Ifthepartfailsduringtheperiodofwarrantycoverage,
thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyHUSQVARNAaccordingtosubsection(4)below.Anysuchpartrepairedor
replacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderoftheoriginalwarrantyperiod.
(2)Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledonlyforregularinspectioninthewritteninstructionssuppliediswarranted
forthewarrantyperiodstatedabove.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedforthe
remainingoriginalwarrantyperiod.
(3)Anywarrantedpartthatisscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssupplied
iswarrantedfortheperiodoftimebeforetherstscheduledreplacementdateforthatpart.Ifthepartfailsbefore
therstscheduledreplacement,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbyHUSQVARNAaccordingtosubsection(4)
below.Anysuchpartrepairedorreplacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedfortheremainderoftheperiodprior
totherstscheduledreplacementpointforthepart.
(4)Repairorreplacementofanywarrantedpartunderthewarrantyprovisionshereinmustbeperformedatawarranty
station*atnochargetotheowner.
(5)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsherein,warrantyservicesorrepairswillbeprovidedatallofourdistributioncenters
thatarefranchisedtoservicethesubjectenginesorequipment.
(6)Theengineorequipmentownerwillnotbechargedfordiagnosticlaborthatisdirectlyassociatedwithdiagnosisof
adefective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart,providedthatsuchdiagnosticworkisperformedatawarrantystation*.
(7)HUSQVARNAisliablefordamagestootherengineorequipmentcomponentsproximatelycausedbyacovered
failureunderwarrantyofanywarrantedpart.
(8)Throughouttheengineorequipmentwarrantyperiodstatedabove,HUSQVARNAwillmaintainasupplyof
warrantedpartssufcienttomeettheexpecteddemandforsuchparts.
(9)Anyreplacementpartmaybeusedintheperformanceofanywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsandmustbe
providedwithoutchargetotheowner.SuchusewillnotreducethewarrantyobligationsofHUSQVARNA.
(10)Add-onormodiedpartsthatarenotexemptedbytheAirResourcesBoardmaynotbeused.Theuseof
anynon-exemptedadd-onormodiedpartsbytheultimatepurchaserwillbegroundsfordisallowingawarranty
claims.HUSQVARNAwillnotbeliabletowarrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuseofanon-exempted
add-onormodiedpart.
*HUSQVARNA,itsauthorizeddealers,oraserviceagencyapprovedbyHUSQVARNA.
ITEMSCOVEREDBYTHISWARRANTY:
Therepairorreplacementofanywarrantedpartotherwiseeligibleforwarrantycoveragemaybeexcludedfromsuch
warrantycoverageifHUSQVARNAdemonstratesthattheengineorequipmenthasbeenabused,neglected,or
improperlymaintained,andthatsuchabuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenancewasthedirectcauseoftheneedfor
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repairorreplacementofthepart.Thatnotwithstanding,anyadjustmentofacomponentthathasafactoryinstalled,
andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdeviceisstilleligibleforwarrantycoverage.Thefollowingemission
warrantypartslistarecovered:
SYSTEMSCOVEREDPARTSDESCRIPTION
FuelMeteringCarburetorassembly,fuelinjectionpump,fuelinjectionnozzle,fuelregulatorExhaustCatalytic
Converter,ExhaustManifoldAirInductionAirlterhousing,airlter*,crankcasebreathertubeIgnitionFlywheel
magneto,ignitionpulsegenerator,ignitioncoilassembly,ignitioncontrolmodule,sparkplugcap,sparkplug*Positive
CrankcaseVentilation(PCV)SystemPCVvalve,oilllercapEvaporativeSystemFuelT ank,FuelCap,FuelLines,
FuelLineFittings,Clamps,PressureReliefValves,PurgeValves,VaporHoses,CarbonCanister,CanisterMounting
Brackets,CarbonCanisterPurgePortConnectorMisc.PartsBelts,hosing,tubing,ttings,seals,gaskets,clamps,and
switchesassociatedwiththeabovesystems.
Emission-relatedpartswillvarybetweenvehicles;therefore,certainvehiclesmaynotincludeallofthelistedparts
ormayincludeequivalentparts.
3.VOIDINGOFWARRANTY:
THISANDANYOTHERWARRANTYSHALLBEVOIDIFTHEVEHICLEISABUSEDORUSEDINANUNINTENDED
MANNERORSHOWSINDICATIONSTHATITHASBEENALTEREDINANYWAY ,INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITED
TO,MODIFICATIONOFTHESPEEDGOVERNOR,BRAKINGSYSTEM,STEERING,TRANSAXLE,OROTHER
OPERATINGSYSTEMSOFTHEVEHICLETOCAUSEITTOPERFORMOUTSIDEHUSQVARNASPECIFICATIONS.
4.HOWTOMAKEAWARRANTYCLAIM:
Tomakeawarrantyclaimunderthislimitedwarranty,youmustpresentthevehicleordefectivecomponenttoan
authorizedHUSQVARNAdealerorsendthedefectivecomponent,freightprepaid,toWARRANTYSERVICES,
HusqvarnaProfessionalProducts,Inc.,7349STATESVILLEROAD,CHARLOTTE,NC28269.
EMISSIONSCONTROL
LOOKFORRELEVANTEMISSIONSDURABILITYPERIODANDAIRINDEXINFORMATION
ONYOURENGINEEMISSIONSLABEL
EnginesthatarecertiedtomeettheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB)Tier2EmissionStandardsmustdisplay
informationregardingtheEmissionsDurabilityperiodandtheAirIndex.Briggs&Strattonmakesthisinformation
availabletotheconsumeronouremissionlabelsTheengineemissionlabelwillindicatecerticationinformation.
TheEmissionsDurabilityPerioddescribesthenumberofhoursofactualrunningtimeforwhichtheengineis
certiedtobeemissionscompliant,assumingpropermaintenanceinaccordancewiththeOperating&Maintenance
Instructions.Thefollowingcategoriesareused:
Moderate:
Engineiscertiedtobeemissioncompliantfor125hoursofactualenginerunningtime.
Intermediate:
Engineiscertiedtobeemissioncompliantfor250hoursofactualenginerunningtime.
Extended:
Engineiscertiedtobeemissioncompliantfor500hoursofactualenginerunningtime.Forexample,atypical
walk-behindlawnmowerisused20to25hoursperyear.Therefore,theEmissionsDurabilityPeriodofanengine
withanintermediateratingwouldequateto10to12years.
CertainBriggs&StrattonengineswillbecertiedtomeettheUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(USEPA)
Phase2emissionstandards.ForPhase2certiedengines,theEmissionsCompliancePeriodreferredtoonthe
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EmissionsControl
EmissionsCompliancelabelindicatesthenumberofoperatinghoursforwhichtheenginehasbeenshowntomeet
Federalemissionrequirements.
Forengineslessthan225ccdisplacement.
CategoryC=125hours
CategoryB=250hours
CategoryA=500hours
Forenginesof225ccormoredisplacement.
CategoryC=250hours
CategoryB=500hours
CategoryA=1000hours.
PortionsofthispublicationaresubjecttocopyrightofBriggs&StrattonCorporation.Contentonthispagehasbeen
reproducedwiththewrittenpermissionofBriggsandStrattonCorporation.
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