Table Of Contents - Husqvarna Z 246 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 4
Driving and Transport on Public Roads ...................... 4
Towing ......................................................................... 4
Operating .................................................................... 4
Good Service .............................................................. 5
Manufacturing Number ......................................... 5
SYMBOLS AND DECALS .................................................. 6
SAFETY ............................................................................. 7
Protecting Children ..................................................... 7
General Operation ...................................................... 7
Personal Safety Equipment ........................................ 8
Slope Operation .......................................................... 8
Safe Handling of Gasoline .......................................... 8
General Maintenance ................................................. 9
Transport ................................................................... 10
Towing ....................................................................... 10
Spark Arrestor ........................................................... 10
CONTROLS ..................................................................... 11
Control Locations ...................................................... 11
Steering Control Levers ............................................ 12
Park Brake ................................................................ 12
Ignition Switch .......................................................... 12
Throttle Control ......................................................... 13
Cold Weather Control ......................................... 13
Service Meter ............................................................ 13
Blade Switch ............................................................. 13
Fuse .......................................................................... 14
Seat Adjustment Lever ............................................. 14
Fuel Shut Off Valve ................................................... 14
Cutting Height Lever ................................................. 14
Bypass Linkages ...................................................... 14
Fuel Tank ................................................................... 15
Tracking .................................................................... 15
OPERATION .................................................................... 16
Training ..................................................................... 16
Steering .................................................................... 16
Before Starting .......................................................... 16
CONTENTS
Starting the Engine ................................................... 16
Running .................................................................... 17
Stopping the Engine ................................................. 18
Mowing Tips ............................................................. 18
Operating On Hills .................................................... 18
Jumper Cable Use .............................................. 19
Moving Machine By Hand ........................................ 19
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 20
Maintenance Schedule ............................................. 20
Battery ...................................................................... 22
Safety System ........................................................... 23
Park Brake ................................................................ 23
Tire Pressures ........................................................... 23
Caster Wheels .......................................................... 24
Anti-scalp Rollers ...................................................... 24
V-belts ....................................................................... 24
Deck Belt Removal ............................................. 24
Adjusting the Mower Deck ....................................... 25
Leveling deck ..................................................... 25
Cutting Blades .......................................................... 26
Blade replacement ............................................. 26
Cleaning ................................................................... 26
LUBRICATION ................................................................. 27
Transmission ............................................................. 27
Wheel and Deck Zerks ............................................. 27
Front Wheel Mount .............................................. 27
Front Wheel Bearings ......................................... 27
Deck Spindles ..................................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 28
STORAGE ....................................................................... 29
Winter Storage .......................................................... 29
Service ...................................................................... 29
SCHEMATIC .................................................................... 30
TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................... 31
Torque Specifications ............................................... 32
Accessories .............................................................. 32
SERVICE JOURNAL ........................................................ 33