This document is the Operator Manual for the Husqvarna PZ29D CE / 966616701 Zero Turn Rider, a machine designed primarily for mowing grass on lawns and even ground without obstacles. It can also be used for other tasks when equipped with special manufacturer-provided accessories.
Function Description:
The Husqvarna PZ29D CE is a ride-on mower built for superior efficiency in rapidly mowing large areas. It features a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering controls, which allows for continuously variable speed and direction. The machine is fitted with a Kubota engine, and power is transmitted via belt-driven hydraulic pumps. Zero-turn capability is achieved by independently controlling the left and right steering levers, allowing for very tight turns. The mower deck can be engaged and disengaged via a blade switch, and its height is adjustable using pedals. An operator presence system ensures the engine shuts off if the operator leaves the seat without engaging the parking brake.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model: PZ29D CE / 966616701
- Engine Manufacturer: Kubota
- Engine Type: D1305-E3B
- Power: 18.6 kW @ 2200 rpm (average net power output)
- Fuel: No. 2-D diesel fuel (low sulfur or ultra low sulfur fuel mandatory in EPA-regulated areas)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 gallons / 41.6 liters (two tanks, 6 gallons each)
- Cooling: Radiator
- Air Filter: Heavy duty canister
- Alternator: 12V 60 amp @ 3600 rpm
- Starter: Electric
- Transmission: Dual pump and wheel motor, internal hydraulic
- Speed and Direction Controls: Dual levers, foam gripped
- Speed Forward: 0-14 mph (0-22.5 Km/h)
- Speed Reverse: 0-7 mph (0-11.3 Km/h)
- Front Caster Tires: 13 x 6.5 Flat Free, smooth tread
- Rear Tires: 26 x 12-12 4 ply, turf pneumatic
- Tire Pressures: 15 PSI / 103 kPa / 1 bar
- Cutting Width: 61" Combi Deck (155 cm) or 60" Flat Deck (152.4 cm)
- Cutting Height: 1"-5" (2.5-12.7 cm)
- Number of Blades: 3
- Blade Length: 22" (56 cm) for Combi Deck, 21" (53.3 cm) for Flat Deck
- Anti-scalp Rollers: 3 adjustable for Combi Deck, 4 adjustable for Flat Deck
- Seat: Sprung seat with hinged armrests
- Blade Engagement: Ogura 250
- Deck Construction: 7 gauge
- Productivity: 12,519 m²/6.8 acres/hr
- Weight: 757 kg / 1670 lbs (Combi Deck), 760 kg / 1675 lbs (Flat Deck)
- Overall Length: 220 cm / 86½"
- Overall Height: 127 cm / 50" (without ROPS), 185 cm / 73" (ROPS Up)
- Overall Width: 147 cm / 58" (base machine), 155 cm / 61" (Combi Deck chute up), 156 cm / 61½" (Flat Deck chute up), 185 cm / 73" (chute down)
- Vibration Levels (EN 836): Steering Lever 1.88 m/s², Seat 0.09 m/s²
- Noise Emissions (EN 836): Sound Level at Operator's Ear 102 dB(A) (Combi Deck), 96 dB(A) (Flat Deck); Guaranteed Noise Level 105 dB(A); Measured Noise Level 104 dB(A)
Usage Features:
The machine is designed for ease of operation with an accessible control panel and intuitive steering.
- Steering: Two motion control levers provide continuous speed and direction control. Moving both levers equally forward or backward results in straight movement. Turning is achieved by moving one lever closer to the neutral position, reducing the rotation of that wheel. Zero-turn capability allows for very tight turns by moving one lever backward and the other forward.
- Starting the Engine: Requires the blade switch to be depressed, parking brake engaged, and both steering controls in the locked (outer) neutral position. The throttle should be in the middle position. The ignition key is turned to RUN, waiting for the glow plug light to extinguish, then to START.
- Running: Release the parking brake and move steering controls to neutral. Release deck height control and lower the deck. Move throttle to full and engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade switch. Full throttle is recommended for mowing.
- Operating on Hills: Mow up and down slopes (maximum 10 degrees), not across. Maintain a slow ground speed and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction.
- Stopping the Engine: Move throttle to minimum, steering controls to neutral, and depress the blade switch. Raise the mower deck to transport position. Engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key to STOP, and remove the key.
- Moving Machine By Hand: Pump release valves on each hydraulic pump can be engaged to allow the machine to be pushed or pulled when not running.
- Control Module: Monitors battery voltage, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and glow plugs, providing warning lights and an audible buzzer for unsafe conditions.
- Hour Meter: Displays total operating time and flashes "CHG OIL" at 50-hour intervals.
- Tracking Knob: Allows adjustment for straight tracking if the mower drifts.
Maintenance Features:
The manual provides a comprehensive maintenance schedule and instructions for various components.
- General Maintenance: Regular checks of nuts and bolts, safety devices, grass catcher components, discharge guard, and brake operation. Keep the machine free of debris and clean up oil/fuel spills.
- Engine and Radiator: Follow the engine manufacturer's maintenance instructions. Regular cleaning of the radiator debris screen and cooling fins.
- Battery: Maintenance-free, but periodic charging extends life. Instructions for removal, cleaning, and reinstallation are provided. Jump-starting procedures are also detailed.
- Safety System: Daily inspections to ensure all safety interlocks (mower deck disengaged, steering controls in neutral, parking brake on) are functioning correctly.
- Fuel Filter: Replace every 100 hours or more often if clogged. Instructions for removal and replacement are provided.
- Tire Pressures: Maintain 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar.
- Parking Brake: Visually inspect and perform standstill tests. Adjustment instructions are provided, involving jam nuts and nyloc nuts on the brake linkage.
- Drive Lever Adjustment: Levers can be adjusted for height and alignment to suit the operator.
- Deck Belt: Instructions for removal and installation, including relieving tension and proper routing.
- Pump Belt: Not adjustable; replace if slipping. Removal and installation instructions are provided.
- Clutch Belt: Instructions for removal and reinstallation, including relieving tension on the tensioner.
- Cutting Blades: Sharpening and replacement instructions. Emphasizes using authorized service workshops for sharpening and genuine Husqvarna bolts for replacement.
- Adjusting the Mower Deck (Leveling): Detailed procedure for leveling the deck side-to-side and front-to-rear using adjustment bolts and locknuts.
- Anti-scalp Rollers: Three adjustable positions for different grass heights.
- Caster Wheels: Check every 200 hours for free rotation. Removal and installation instructions.
- Hardware: Daily inspection for loose or missing hardware.
- Cleaning: Regular cleaning of the machine, especially the mower deck, after use. Use compressed air for the top surface and normal water pressure for the underside. Avoid high-pressure washing or spraying electrical components.
- Hydraulic Drive (Fluid and Filter Change): Recommended every 500 hours. Instructions for draining oil, replacing the filter, and refilling with synthetic 15W 50 oil.
- Transmission Purging Procedures: Critical for efficiency after opening the hydrostatic system or adding oil, involving moving directional controls with bypass valves open and closed.
- Storage: Instructions for winter storage, including cleaning, changing engine oil, emptying fuel tanks (or adding stabilizer), lubricating, removing and storing the battery, and covering the machine.
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