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Operator Manual
RZ4621 / 966659101 RZ4621 CA / 966659201
RZ5424 / 966659301 RZ4222F / 966659401
RZ4621 BF / 966676501 RZ4623 / 966678201
RZ4824F / 966678301 RZ5424 / 966691901
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
In order to implement improvements, specications and designs can be altered without prior
notication.
Note that no legal demands can be placed based on the information contained in these instructions.
Use only original parts for repairs. The use of other parts voids the warranty.
Do not modify or install non-standard equipment to the unit without consent from the manufacturer.
Modications to the unit may cause unsafe operations or damage the unit.
When this product is worn out and no longer used, it
should be returned to the reseller or other party for
recycling.
WARNING!
Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the
operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must
allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower.
Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be
under the inuence of any mind altering substance.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Congratulations
General
Driving and Transport on Public Roads
Towing
Operating
Good Service
Manufacturing Number
The machine’s manufacturing number can be found on
the printed plate affixed to the engine compartment.
Please have the type designation and serial number
available when ordering spare parts.
Please have these available when ordering spare
parts.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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WARNING!
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Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT:
General Operation
Read the operator’s manual before starting the
machine
Clear the area of objects before mowing
WARNING!
This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns
your safety.
Never take passengers
WARNING!
Engine exhaust and certain vehicle
components contain or emit
chemicals considered to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive system damage. The
engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, which is a odorless,
colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use
the machine in enclosed spaces.
Personal Safety Equipment
Personal protective equipment
Mow up and down, not side to side
Slope Operation
WARNING!
When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations)
shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it
will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in
choosing the right equipment.
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down hills with
slopes greater than 10 degrees. And
do not drive across any slopes.
Be extra cautious when driving on slopes
Never allow children to operate the machine
Keep children away from work area
Children
Never
Safe Handling of Gasoline
Never fill the fuel tank indoors
WARNING!
The engine must not be started when the driver’s oor plate or any protective plate for the
mower deck’s drive belt is removed.
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system
become very hot during operation.
There is risk for burns if touched.
Allow engine and exhaust system to
cool at least two (2) minutes before
refueling.
Never drive the machine in an enclosed space
General Maintenance
WARNING!
The battery contains lead and lead
compounds, chemicals that are
considered to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive
system damage. Wash your hands
after handling the battery.
WARNING!
Use protective glasses for
maintenance work.
Do not smoke when performing maintenance on the
battery. The battery can explode and cause serious
injury/damage.
Risk of sparking
WARNING!
Avoid electrical sparking and its
consequences by the following
routines:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufcient to lock the
machine in place during transport. Ensure that
the machine is well fastened to the transport
vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the
transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over.
Regularly clean deck
WARNING!
Escaping hydraulic oil under
pressure can have sufcient force
to penetrate the skin, causing
serious injury. If injured by escaping
uid, see a doctor at once. Serious
infection or reaction can develop
if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
Transport
WARNING!
This mower is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forested, bush covered
or grassy lands unless the engine's
system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any). If a spark arrester
is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the
operator.
Control Locations
1
2
11 13
5
8 9 12
4
107
6
3
Steering controls
Steering Control Levers
Motion control lever, right side
WARNING!
The machine can turn very rapidly if
one steering control is moved much
further forward than the other.
Parking Brake
Parking brake released
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The machine must stand absolutely still when
applying the parking brake. Always set the
parking brake before dismounting. Release the
parking brake before moving the mower.
Blade Switch
Throttle Control
Blade switch
Throttle control
Choke control
Ignition Switch
Fuses
Choke Control
Fuses
Ignition switch
Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel the next
season. See Storage Instructions for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaners in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
Fuel tank
WARNING!
Gasoline is highly ammable.
Observe caution and ll the tank
outdoors (see the safety instruction).
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system,
become very hot during operation.
Risk for burns if touched.
Allow engine and exhaust system to
cool at least two (2) minutes before
refueling.
WARNING!
Fill to bottom of ller neck. Do not
overll. Wipe off any spilled oil
or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open ame.
Fuel Shut Off Valve
Fuel shut off valve in the CLOSED position
Cutting Height Adjuster
The mower deck’s lifting lever
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to obtain an even cutting height, it is
important that the air pressure in all tires is 15
psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Always raise the deck to the highest position
for transport.
Seat Adjustment Lever
Lengthways adjustment
Hour Meter
Hour meter
Tracking Knob
Tracking knob
Training
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When control levers are in the reverse position
they return to neutral when released. This may
cause the mower to suddenly stop.
Steering
To move forward and backward
Operation
Operation
To turn to the right
To turn to the left
To zero turn
Before Starting
Starting the Engine
Mower deck lifting lever
Pull parking brake upwards to activate.
Blade switch
Place controls in neutral position
Set the throttle
Set the choke control
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds
each time. If the engine does not start, wait
approximately 10 seconds before retrying.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust and certain vehicle
components contain or emit
chemicals considered to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive system damage. The
engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, which is a odorless,
colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use
the machine in enclosed spaces.
Turn to the start position
Set the engine speed
Return to run position
USE
FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING
Weak Battery
Jumper Cables
To remove cables, reverse order
Jumper cable connection
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your mower is equipped with a 12-volt
negative grounded system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12-volt negative grounded
system. Do not use your mower to start other
vehicles.
WARNING!
Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, ame
and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
Running
Parking brake released
Mower deck lifting lever
WARNING!
Ensure that no one is near mower
when engaging blade switch.
Make sure the work area is free from
objects that could be thrown by the
rotating blades.
Secure selected cutting height
Set blade engagement and throttle control
Operating On Hills
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Control levers return to neutral when released.
This may cause the mower to suddenly stop.
Parking brake released
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down hills with
slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do
not drive across slopes.
Place controls in neutral position
Mowing Tips
WARNING!
Clear the lawn of stones and other
objects that can be thrown out by the
blades.
Mowing pattern
WARNING!
Never drive the rider on terrain that
slopes more than 10 degrees. Mow
slopes up and down, never side
to side. Avoid sudden directional
changes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Leaving the ignition switch in any other
position than “OFF” will cause the battery to
be discharged.
Stopping the Engine
Disengage the mower deck and move throttle to
minimum
Place controls in neutral position to stop
Raise the mower deck
Manual Transport
Bypass linkage, EZT engaged
Bypass linkage, EZT locked in the bypass position
WARNING!
Make no adjustments without:
the engine stopped,•
the ignition key removed,•
the parking brake activated•
Maintenance Schedule
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MAINTENANCE
Daily At
least
once
each
year
Maintenance interval
in hours
Before After 25 50 100 300
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MaintenanceSafety
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist
• Engage the parking brake.
• Place the Blade-switch in the disengaged position.
• Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.
• Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it
cannot come in contact with the plug.
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MAINTENANCE
Daily At least
once
each
year
Maintenance
interval
in hours
Before After 25 50 100 300
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Battery
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not attempt to open or remove caps or
covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte
is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.
WARNING!
Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
WARNING!
Do not short battery terminals by
allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting
battery, remove metal bracelets,
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
rst to prevent sparks from
accidental grounding.
STANDARD
BATTERY
STATE
OF
CHARGE
APPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME*
TO FULL CHARGE AT 80OF / 27OC
Maximum Rate at:
50 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps
12.6V 100%
- FULL CHARGE -
12.4V 75% 20 min. 35 min. 48 min. 90 min.
12.2V 50% 45 min. 75 min. 95 min. 180 min.
12.0V 25% 65 min. 115 min. 145 min. 280 min.
11.8V 0% 85 min. 150 min. 195 min. 370 min.
*Charging time depends on battery capacity,
condition, age, temperature and efciency of charger
Cleaning battery and terminals
Replacing battery
Remove battery hold-down to replace battery
Safety System
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to be able to drive, the driver must
sit in the seat and release the parking brake
before the steering controls can be moved into
the neutral position, otherwise the engine will
stop.
Steering controls locked in neutral
Fuel Pump Air Filter
Fuel pump air filter
Parking Brake
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The machine must be absolutely standing still
when applying the parking brake.
Tire Pressures
Check tire pressures
Parking brake
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment will result in
reduced braking ability and can
cause an accident.
V-belts
Deck Belt
Belt routing
Deck belt installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to
the routing decal on the top of the deck.
make sure it
matches the decal afxed to the deck
Remove belt shields
2
1
3
Blade replacement
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specied.
Blade attachment
Cutting Blades
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sharpening of blades should be carried
out by an authorized service workshop.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with
a heavy cloth when handling.
Check the blades
Adjusting the Mower Deck
Leveling deck
Lift link adjustment nut
Deck front adjustment nuts
Anti-scalp Rollers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Adjust anti-scalp rollers with the mower on a
at level surface.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The anti-scalp rollers must not be used for
gauge wheels or the roller and deck may be
damaged.
Anti-scalp rollers
1
4
2
3
Caster Wheels
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DO NOT add any type of tire liner or foam ll
material to the tires. Excessive loads created
by foam lled tires will cause premature
failures.
Only use O.E.M. specied tires.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use protective glasses when
cleaning and washing.
Caster wheels
Cleaning
For models fitted with a cleanout port,
Hardware
Clean regularly
General
Front Wheel Mount
Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricating the front wheels
Deck spindle
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use minimal lubrication and remove excess
lubricant so that is does not come into contact
with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces.
Deck Spindles
Transmission
Winter Storage
Service
WARNING!
Never store an engine with fuel
in the tank indoors or in poorly
ventilated spaces where fuel vapor
can come in contact with open
ames, sparks, or a pilot light such
as in a boiler, hot water tank, clothes
dryer, etc. Handle the fuel with
care. It is very ammable and can
cause serious personal injury and
property damage. Drain the fuel into
an approved container outdoors and
far away from open ame. Never
use gasoline for cleaning. Use
a degreaser and warm water instead.
RZ4222F / 966659401 RZ4621 / 966659101
RZ4621 BF / 966676501
RZ4621 CA / 966659201
Engine
Transmission
RZ4222F / 966659401 RZ4621 / 966659101
RZ4621 BF / 966676501
RZ4621 CA / 966659201
Frame
Dimension
RZ4623 / 966678201 RZ4824F / 966678301
Engine
Transmission
RZ4623 / 966678201 RZ4824F / 966678301
Frame
Dimension
RZ5424 / 966691901 RZ5424 / 966659301
Engine
Transmission
RZ5424 / 966691901 RZ5424 / 966659301
Frame
Dimensions
HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS
U.S. Standard Hardware
Metric Standard Hardware
Shank Size
Accessories
Torque Specications
USA requirements
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