Husqvarna P-ZT 48 Operator's Manual

during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it must be filled with engine oil. When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, use high grade molybdenum disulphide grease. For daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly. Wipe away excess grease after lubrication. It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys. Should this happen, attempt to clean them with spirits. If the belt continues to slip after cleaning, it ...

At Least Once Each Year Clean the engine’s cooling air intake r Replace the air cleaner’s foam pre-filter r Replace the air filter’s paper cartridge r Change the engine oil r Replace the engine oil filter r Check/adjust the cutting height r Check/adjust the park brake r Clean/Change the spark plugs r Inspect spark plug r Check the engine valve clearance r ...

Place used oil in appropriate containers and dispose of it in accordance with laws in your area. Transaxle (Transmission) Fluid Change This transaxle is designed with an external filter for ease of maintenance. To ensure constant fluid quality levels and longer life, an oil filter change interval of every 200 hours is recommended. The following procedure is performed with the transaxles installed in the mower and the mower on level ground. Apply the pump release valve for each transaxle and set the park brake. 1. R ...

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 arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). Federal laws apply on federal lands. If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your authorized Husqvarna dealer. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The park brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place ...

WARNING! The machine can turn very rapidly if one steering control is moved much further forward than the other. The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. Furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls are moved outward. When both controls are in the neutral position (N), the machine stands still. By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine moves in a straight ...

Park on a level surface. Apply park brake. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position. 1. Remove foot plate and belt shields. 2. Remove any dirt or grass that may have accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surface. 3. With a ½" breaker bar and using the square opening in the idler arm, shift the arm counter clockwise to relieve the tension on the belt. 4. Carefully lift the belt over the top of the cutter housing pulleys. 5. Remove the belt guide hardware with a ½" wrench and set belt guide aside. 6. Remove the belt from around ...

performed on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual service carried out by an authorized service workshop is 1) First change after 8-10 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement are required more often. 3) Performed by authorized service workshop. ● = Described in this manual ♦ = Not described in this manual ■ = Re ...

prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. Do not adjust the rollers to support the deck. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti-scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface. To avoid deck damage, the anti-scalp rollers must not be adjusted to support the deck. The anti-scalp rollers can be set in three positions: • Upper position 1½" to 2½" (38 to 64 mm) grass • Middle position 2½" to 4" (64 to 102 mm) grass • Lower position 4" to 5" (102 to 127 mm) grass The rollers should be a ...