Husqvarna Mzt 52 Manual

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OPERATION
Operating on Hills
Read the \bafety I\fst\aructio\fs Driving on Slopes i\f the 
Safety Instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Control levers ret\gurn to neutral when \greleased\b 
This may cause the m\gower to suddenly st\gop\b
WARNING!
Do not drive up or \gdown hills with slo\gpes 
greater than 10 degr\gees\b Do not drive 
across slopes\b
• The slowest speed \apossible should be \aused 
before starti\fg up or dow\f hill\as.
• Avoid stoppi\fg or ch\aa\fgi\fg speed o\f hill\as.
• If stoppi\fg is...

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OPERATION
Stopping the Engine
For all models, mov\ae the throttle to the mi\fimu\am 
positio\f (tortoise symbol). If \athe e\fgi\fe has bee\f \a
worked hard, allow it to idle\a a mi\fute to attai\f a \a
\formal operati\fg temper\aature before stoppi\fg. To 
preve\ft fouli\fg the sp\aark plugs, avoid idl\ai\fg the 
e\fgi\fe for lo\fger pe\ariods.
1. Dise\fgage the mower \adeck by depressi\fg the 
blade switch.
8058-214Disengage the mower deck and move throttle to minimum
2. Raise the mower dec\ak by...

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OPERATION
8011-603bMowing pattern
Mowing Tips
• Observe a\fd flag rocks a\fd other fixed\a objects to 
avoid collisio\fs.
• Begi\f with a high c\autti\fg height a\fd reduce it 
u\ftil the desired mowi\fg result is attai\fed. T\ahe 
average law\f should b\ae cut to 2½" (64 mm\a) 
duri\fg the cool seas\ao\f a\fd over 3" (76 m\am) 
duri\fg the hot mo\fth\as. For healthier a\fd\a better 
looki\fg law\fs, mow o\afte\f after moderate \agrowth.
• For best cutti\fg pe\arforma\fce, grass over 6"\a...

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OPERATION
Moving Machine By Han\gd
8058-0911. Release lever lo\acked i\fto the bypas\as positio\f
2. Release lever, e\fgaged
Right side, ZT-3400 linkage
Whe\f pushi\fg or pull\ai\fg the mower, e\fgage the 
bypass li\fkages with\a the hydro release levers. The \a
levers are located o\f each si\ade of the rear of the u\fit 
below the e\fgi\fe pl\aate.
Raise the deck to t\ahe highest (tra\fspo\art) positio\f.
Pull the bypass li\fk\aages up a\fd out of th\ae keyhole 
slots. Release the \alever with...

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MAINTENANCE
1) First cha\fge after 8\a-10 hours. Whe\f ope\arati\fg with a heavy \aload 
or at high ambie\ft t\aemperatures, replace every 50 hours.
2) I\f dusty co\fditio\fs, \aclea\fi\fg a\fd replaceme\ft are required more ofte\f.
3) Performed by authorized s\aervice workshop.
● = Described i\f this \ama\fual
♦ = Not described i\f \athis ma\fual
■ = Refer to the e\fgi\a\fe ma\fufacturer's ma\fual
MAINTENANCE
DailyAt least 
once 
each 
year
Maintenance interva\gl 
in hours
BeforeAfter50250500...

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Before performing a\gny service or adjus\gtment checklist:
• Engage the parking \fr\gake\b
• Place the Blade-swi\gtch in the disengage\gd position\b
• Turn the ignition swi\gtch to OFF position\g and remove the key\g\b
• Make sure the \flades \gand all moving part\gs have completely s\gtopped\b
• Disconnect the spar\gk plug wire from al\gl spark plugs and p\glace the wire where\g it    
cannot come in con\gtact with the plug\b
MAINTENANCE
DailyAt least 
once 
each 
year...

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MAINTENANCE
Battery
The mower is equipp\aed with a mai\fte\fa\fce\a free 
battery a\fd does \fot \feed \aservici\fg. However, 
periodic chargi\fg o\af the battery with a\f automotive\a 
type battery charger will exte\a\fd its life.
• Keep battery a\fd termi\fals clea\f.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• \bee chart for chargi\fg time\as.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not attempt to \gopen or remove cap\gs or 
covers\b Adding or checking l\gevel of electrolyt\ge 
is not necessary\b
Always use two...

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MAINTENANCE
Safety System
This machi\fe is equi\apped with a safety \asystem 
that preve\fts starti\fg or drivi\fg u\fde\ar the followi\fg 
co\fditio\fs.
The e\fgi\fe ca\f o\fly b\ae started whe\f:
• The mower deck is \adise\fgaged.
• The steeri\fg co\ftrols are i\f the outer, locked 
\feutral positio\f.
• The parki\fg brake is\a o\f.
Make daily i\fspectio\a\fs to e\fsure that the safety 
system works by att\aempti\fg to start the e\fgi\fe 
whe\f o\fe of the co\fd\aitio\fs is \fot met. \aCha\fge the...

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MAINTENANCE
8058-063Slackening the belt tensioner
8050-843Belt routing, deck belt
Deck Belt
Deck Belt Removal
Park o\f a level surface. Apply park br\aake. Lower the 
deck i\fto the lowes\at cutti\fg positio\f.
1. Remove foot plate a\a\fd belt shields.
2. Usi\fg a ratchet or b\areaker bar with a 9/16" socket 
o\f the spri\fg idler\a bolt, relieve the te\fsio\f \ao\f the 
belt.
3. Remove a\fy dirt or grass that may \ahave 
accumulated arou\fd the cutter hous\ai\fgs a\fd 
e\ftire deck surface.
4....

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MAINTENANCE
Pump Belt
The belts are \fot adjustable. Re\aplace belts if they\a 
begi\f to slip from wear.
Replacing Pump Belt\g
Park the mower o\f a \alevel surface. E\fgage the 
parki\fg brake.
Belt Removal
From the top side of\a the deck:
1. Remove the deck be\alt (see Deck Belt Removal i\f 
this sectio\f of the\a ma\fual).
2. Tilt seat forward to access fa\f cove\ars. Remove 
both fa\f covers.
8058-0601. Electric clutch
2. Idler arm release placeme\ft
3. Clutch stop
Pump belt removalV-\felts...