Husqvarna R 318X Rider R 318x Lawn Tractor User Manual

R 318X, R 320X AWD
Operator’s manual

Introduction

Pre-delivery inspection and product numbers

Note: A pre-delivery inspection has been done of this product. Make sure that you receive a signed copy of the pre-delivery inspection document from your dealer.

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Product description
The R 318X and R 320X AWD are ride-on lawn mowers.
Forward and reverse pedals let the operator adjust the speed seamlessly. An hour meter shows how many hours the operator has used the product. R 320X AWD has all wheel drive (AWD). R 318X and R 320X AWD are used with Combi cutting decks with BioClip.
Intended use
The product is made to cut grass on open and level ground in residential areas and gardens. Attach an optional accessory to use the product for other tasks.
Speak to your Husqvarna dealer for more information about which accessories that are available.
Insure your product
Make sure that you have insurance coverage for your new product. Speak to your insurance company if you are not sure. We recommend a fully comprehensive insurance that includes third party, fire, damage, theft and liability.

Product overview

1. Forward pedal
2. Rearward pedal
3. Display
4. Lift lever for the cutting deck
5. Cutting height lever
6. Ignition lock / Headlight switch
7. Throttle control
8. Switch for high beam light
9. Rails
10. Lever to engage or disengage the transmission on the rear axle.| 11. Battery
12. Cover lock
13. Fuel tank cap
14. Type plate with a scannable code
15. Lever to engage or disengage the transmission on the front axle on AWD products.
16. Steering wheel adjustment
17. Lock button for parking brake
18. Parking brake pedal
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Electrical system overview

1. Battery
2. Main fuse
3. Fuel sensor
4. Display
5. Work lamp
6. High beam light
7. Microswitch, parking brake| 8. Microswitch for the lift lever
9. Operator presence control (OPC)
10. Ignition lock / Headlight switch
11. Mower Control Module
12. Switch for high beam light
13. Buzzer
14. Rear LED lights
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Mower control module
The product has a mower control module that gives the operator information about the product. The information shows on the display on the instrument panel. Refer to
Display on page 86.
The mower control module enables the servicing dealer to connect to the product when they do servicing.
Husqvarna Connect
The product has Bluetooth® wireless technology and can connect to mobile devices that have the Husqvarna Connect app installed. The Husqvarna Connect app is a free app for your mobile device. The Husqvarna Connect app gives extended functions for your Husqvarna product:

• Lock and unlock function to prevent not approved operation of the product.
• Extended product information.
• Information about, and help with, product parts and servicing.

Headlights and rear lights
The headlights have work lights and high beam lights.
The rear lights are position lights. Turn the ignition key to the lights position to make the work light and rear light come on. The work lights stay on for 3 minutes after the
engine stops.

Push the switch (A) to make the high beam lights come on or go off.

When the work lights and the rear lights are on, the headlight symbol (B) shows on the display. When the high beam lights are on, the filled headlight symbol (C) shows on the display.

Hour meter
The product has 2 hour meters on the display. The hour meters show how many hours of operation of the engine has in total (A) and during the operation period (B).
The last digit of the hour meter for the operation period, shows tenth of an hour (6 minutes).
The time with ignition on but engine off, is not registered.

Note: The total hour meter (A) only shows full hours.
Note: A operation period is the time the engine been turned on during 1 day. A new operation period starts if the engine is turned off for a minimum of 6 h.

Operator Presence Control (OPC)
The OPC engages when the operator lifts from the seat.
The engine and the drive to the blades stop if the blades are engaged or the parking brake is not applied. Refer to Start conditions on page 90.
Forward and rearward pedals
The speed is gradually adjusted with 2 pedals. The left pedal (A) is used to move forward, and the right pedal (B) is used to move rearward. The product stops when the pedals are released.

Cutting deck
The cutting decks for this product are Combi cutting decks with BioClip. BioClip cuts the grass into fertilizer.
The Combi cutting decks can also be used without BioClip. Without BioClip the grass is ejected to the rear.

Display
The display on the instrument panel shows information of the status of the product.
Note: The appearance of the display can be different between different models.

1. Slope indicator
2. Oil pressure indicator
3. Battery level indicator
4. PTO indicator
5. Tachometer
6. Parking brake indicator
7. Operator presence control (OPC)
8. Recommended engine RPM when you operate the product.| 9. Work light or high beam light indicator
10. Bluetooth®
11. Service indicator
12. Fuel gauge (R400 series only)
13. Low fuel level indicator
14. Total run time
15. Digital lock
16. Operation run time
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Symbols on the product

| WARNING: Be careful and use the product correctly. This product can cause serious injury or death to the operator or others.
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| Read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before you use this product.
| Rotating blades. Keep body parts away.
| Warning: rotating parts. Keep body parts away.
| Look out for ejecting objects and ricochets.
| Never use the product if persons, especially children, or animals, are in the vicinity.
| Look behind you before and while you move the product in reverse.
| Never cut grass across a slope. Do not cut grass on ground that slopes more than 10°. Refer to To cut grass on slopes on page 91.
| Never carry passengers on the product or equipment.
| Move forward.
| Neutral gear.
| Move rearward.
| Parking brake.
| This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.
| Noise emission to the environment label as per EU and UK directives and regulations, and New South Wales legislation “Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017”. The guaranteed sound power level of the product is specified in Technical data on page 115 and on the label.
| Always use approved hearing protection.
| Stop the engine.
| Start the engine.
| Engine speed – fast.
| Engine speed – slow.
| Fuel.
| Max. ethanol 10%.
| Cutting height.
| The service position for the cutting height lever.
| The blades are engaged.
| The blades are disengaged.
| Transport position for the cutting deck.
| Operation position for the cutting deck.
| Engage and disengage the drive system.
| Oil level.
| Scannable code
The rating plate shows serial number. yyyy is the production year and ww is the production week.

Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for some commercial areas.
Euro V Emissions

WARNING: Tampering with the engine voids the EU type-approval of this product.

Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not liable for damages that our product causes if:

• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from the manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service center or by an approved authority.

Safety

Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual.

WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.

Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation.

General safety instructions
WARNING: This product can cut off hands and feet and throw objects. Serious injury or death may occur if you do not obey the safety instructions.
WARNING: Do not continue to use a product with damaged cutting equipment.
Damaged cutting equipment can throw objects and cause serious injury or death.
Replace damaged blades immediately.
WARNING: This product produces an electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this product.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Always be careful and use your common sense.
  Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond your capability. If you feel uncertainty about the operating procedures after you read the operator’s manual, consult an expert before you continue.

• Read and understand the operator’s manual and the instructions on the product carefully before you start the product.

• Learn how to use the product and its controls safely and learn how to stop the product quickly.

• Learn to recognize the safety decals.

• Keep the product clean to make sure that you can clearly read signs and stickers.

• Keep in mind that the operator will be held responsible for accidents that involve other persons or their property.

• Do not transport passengers. The product must only be used by one person.

• Do not let the product stay unsupervised with the engine on. Always stop the blades, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key before you let the product stay unsupervised.
• Only use the product in daylight or in other well-lit conditions. Keep the product at a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground. Look out for other possible risks.
• Do not use the product in bad weather, for example in fog, in rain, moist or in wet locations, strong winds, intense cold, risk of lightning, etc.
• Find and mark stones and other fixed objects to prevent collision.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, wires, etc. that may become caught in the blades and be thrown out.

• Do not let children or other persons not approved for operation of the product to use or do servicing on it.
  Local laws may regulate the age of the user.

• Make sure that nobody else is in the vicinity of the product when you start the engine, engage the drive or start to move the product.

• Keep an eye on the traffic when you mow near a road or move across a road.

• Do not use the product if you are fatigued, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medicine or anything that can have a negative effect on your vision, alertness, coordination or judgement.

• Always park the product on a level surface with the engine stopped.

Safety instructions regarding children
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Serious accidents can occur if you are not on your guard for children in the vicinity of the product.
  Children can be attracted to the product and to mowing. It is very possible that children do not stay where you last saw them.

• Keep children away from the area to be mowed.
  Make sure that an adult is responsible for the children.

• Keep an eye out and stop the product if children enter the work area. Be very careful near corners, bushes, trees or other objects that prevents a clear view.

• Before and while you move the product in reverse, look behind you and look down to make sure there are no small children in the vicinity of the product.

• Do not let children ride along. They can fall off and get seriously injured or prevent safe maneuvering of the product.

• Do not let children operate the product.

Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Do not touch the engine or exhaust system during or directly after operation. The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation.
Risk of burn injuries, fire and damage to property or adjacent areas. When you operate the product, keep away from bushes and other objects.

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Always look down and behind you before and while you move in reverse. Look out for large and small obstacles.
• Decrease the speed before you turn around a corner.
• Stop the blades when you move across areas that you do not cut.

CAUTION: Read the caution instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Before you operate the product, clear the cold air intake of the engine from grass and dirt. If the cold air intake is blocked, there is a risk of engine damage.
• Move around stones and other larger objects carefully and make sure that the blades do not hit the objects.
• Do not operate the product across objects. Stop and examine the product and cutting deck if you operate the product across or into an object. If it is necessary, make repairs before you restart.

Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Use approved personal protective equipment when you use the product. Personal protective equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Always wear approved hearing protection. Long term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
• Always wear protective shoes or protective boots. Steel toes are recommended. Do not use the product barefoot.

• Wear gloves when necessary, for example when you attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, jewelry or other items that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep first aid equipment and fire extinguisher close at hand.

Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
  Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna service agent.

• Do not make modifications on safety devices. Do not use the product if protective plates, protective covers, safety switches or other protective devices are not attached or are defective.

To do a check of the ignition lock

• Start and stop the engine to do a check of the ignition lock. See To start the engine on page 96 and To stop the engine on page 97.
• Make sure that the engine starts when you turn the ignition key to START.
• Make sure that the engine stops immediately when you turn the ignition key to STOP.

Start conditions
These conditions are necessary to start the engine:

• The cutting deck is lifted and the parking brake is applied.
  The engine must stop in these situations:

• The cutting deck is lowered and the operator lifts from the seat.

• The cutting deck is lifted, the parking brake is not applied and the operator lifts from the seat.
  Try to start the engine without one of the conditions.
  Change the conditions and try again. Do this check daily.

To do a check of the forward pedal and rearward pedal

1. Start the product. Refer to To start the engine on page 96.

2. Make sure that the forward pedal and rearward pedal are not blocked and can be operated freely.

3. Push the forward pedal carefully to move forward.

4. Release the forward pedal to brake. Make sure that the brake engages when the forward pedal is released.
   Note: The product has an automatic brake that engages when you release the pedals. For more brake power when you decrease the speed, push the other pedal.

5. Do the same procedure for the rearward pedal.

Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake does not work, the product can start to move and cause injury or damage. Make sure that the parking brake is regularly examined and adjusted.

Refer to To do a check of the parking brake on page 102.
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level and the risk of fire.

WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot during and after use and when the engine operates at idle speed. Be careful near flammable materials and/or fumes to prevent fire.

To do a check of the muffler

• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is attached correctly and not damaged.

Protective covers
Missing or damaged protective covers increase the risk of injury on moving parts and hot surfaces. Do a check of the protective covers before you operate the product. Make sure that the protective covers are correctly attached and do not have cracks or other damages. Replace damaged covers.

To cut grass on slopes
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• To cut grass on slopes increases the risk that you can not control the product and that it overturns. This can cause injury or death. It is necessary to cut the grass carefully on all slopes. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you do not feel safe, do not cut it.
• Remove stones, branches and other obstacles.
• Cut up and down the slope, not from side to side.
• Do not move down a slope with the cutting deck lifted.
• Do not operate the product on ground that slopes more than 10°.
• Do not start or stop on a slope.
• Move smoothly and slowly on slopes.
• Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Do not turn more than necessary. Turn slowly and gradually when you move down a slope. Move at low speed. Turn the wheel carefully.
• Look out for and do not move across furrows, holes and bumps. There is a higher risk that the product overturns on ground that is not flat. Long grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not cut grass near edges, ditches or banks. The product can suddenly overturn if a wheel moves across the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives way. If the product falls into water, there is a risk of drowning.
• Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tires can lose their grip so that the product skids.
• Do not put your foot on the ground to try to make the product more stable.
• Move very carefully if an accessory or other object is attached that can make the product less stable.
• To make the product more stable, attach wheel weights or counterweights. Speak to your dealer for more information. On R 320X AWD, use counterweights since wheel weights can not be used on AWD products.

Fuel safety

WARNING: Be careful with fuel. It is very flammable, and can cause injury and damage to property.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not fill the fuel tank indoors.
• Gasoline and gasoline fumes are poisonous and very flammable. Be careful with gasoline to prevent injury or fire.
• Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank when the engine is on.
• Let the engine become cool before you refuel.
• Do not smoke when you fill fuel.
• Do not fill fuel near sparks or naked flames.
• If there are leaks in the fuel system, do not start the engine until the leaks are repaired.
• Do not fill above recommended fuel level. The heat from the engine and the sun makes the fuel expand and the fuel overflows if the tank is filled too much.
• Do not fill too much. If you spill fuel on the product, clean up the spill and wait until it is dry before you start the engine. If you spill on your clothing, change it.
• Store fuel in approved containers only.
• Store the product and fuel in such a way that there is no risk that fuel leaks or fumes can cause damage.
• Drain off the fuel in an approved container outdoors and away from naked flames.

Battery safety
WARNING: A damaged battery can cause an explosion and cause injury. If the battery has a deformation or is damaged, speak to an approved Husqvarna service agent.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Use protective glasses when you are near batteries.
• Do not wear watches, jewelry or other metal objects near the battery.
• Keep the battery out of reach for children.
• Charge the battery in a space with good airflow.
• Keep flammable materials at a minimum clearance of 1 m when you charge the battery.
• Discard replaced batteries. See Disposal on page 114.
• Explosive gases can come from the battery. Do not smoke near the battery. Keep the battery away from open flames and sparks.

Transport safety

• Use an approved transport vehicle for transportation of the product.
• A markets national or local regulations can set limit to the transportation of the product.
• The operator of the transport vehicle is responsible to attach the product safely during transport. Refer to Transportation on page 112.

Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: The product is heavy and can cause injury or damage to property or the adjacent area. Do not do maintenance on the engine or the cutting deck without these conditions:

• The engine is off.
• The product is parked on a level surface.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The ignition key is removed.
• The cutting deck is disengaged.
• The ignition cables are removed from the plugs.

WARNING: The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and very dangerous gas. Do not run the product in closed spaces or spaces with not sufficient air flow.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• For best performance and safety, do maintenance on the product regularly as given in the maintenance schedule. See Maintenance schedule on page 98.
• Electrical shocks can cause injuries. Do not touch the cables when the engine is on. Do not do a function test on the ignition system with your fingers.
• Do not start the engine if the protective covers are removed. There is a high risk of injury caused by moving or hot parts.
• Let the product become cool before you do maintenance near the engine.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Wind protection around the blades or use protective gloves when you do work on the blades.
• Always put the cutting deck in servicing position to clean it. Do not park the product near the edge of a ditch or slope to get access to the cutting deck.

CAUTION: Read the caution instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not turn over the engine if the spark plug or ignition cable is removed.
• Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly and that the equipment is in good condition.
• Do not change the adjustment of governors. If the engine speed is too high, the product components can become damaged. See Technical data on page 115 for highest permitted engine speed.
• The product is approved only with the equipment supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.

Assembly

Introduction

WARNING: The drive belt tension spring can break and cause injury. Wear protective glasses when you attach or remove the cutting deck.

Read the assembly instructions in the owner’s manual carefully. A label on the inner side of the front cover on the product, also shows how to attach and remove the cutting deck.

To attach the cutting deck

1. Park the product on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Set the cutting height lever in the servicing position.
4. Set the lift lever for the cutting deck in the mow position.
5. Put the drive belt as shown to make sure that it does not get caught and break when the cutting deck is attached.
6. Push the equipment frame down. Lift the service lock to vertical position. WARNING: The lock mechanism can cause injury to fingers if you do not operate it carefully. Put the service lock in full vertical position and hold the front edge of the cutting deck with two hands when you continue to the next step.
7. Lift the front edge of the cutting deck and move it into the equipment frame. The plugs on the cutting deck, one on each side, must be put in the grooves on the equipment frame. The service lock releases automatically.
8. Lift the cutting height stay from the stay holder and put it in the hole for the cutting height stay (A).
9. Put the drive belt around the tension wheel (B).
10. Put the spring in the spring holder (C).
11. Set the lift lever for the cutting deck in locked position. The cutting deck lifts.
12. Attach the front cover.

To remove the cutting deck

1. Do steps 1–4 in To attach the cutting deck on page 92.
2. Release the clip on the front cover with the tool attached to the ignition key, and remove the cover.
3. Loosen the tension on the tension wheel for the drive belt. (A)
4. Hold the spring handle with your left hand and remove the drive belt with your right hand.
5. Pull the drive belt to the rear below the product. Do not put it in the belt holder (B).
6. Put the spring handle in the spring holder to prevent that the spring falls down.
7. Lift the cutting height stay and put it in the holder for the cutting height stay (C).
8. Hold the front edge of the cutting deck with two hands and pull until it stops.
9. Lift the service lock to vertical position. WARNING: The lock mechanism can cause injury to fingers if you do not operate it carefully. Hold the front edge of the cutting deck with two hands when you continue to the next step.
10. Lift the front of the cutting deck until the service lock touches the frame and pull the cutting deck out.

Operation

Introduction
WARNING: Before you operate the product, you must read and understand the safety chapter.

To start to use Husqvarna Connect

1. Download the Husqvarna Connect app on your mobile device.
2. Register in the Husqvarna Connect app.
3. Follow the instruction steps in the Husqvarna Connect app to connect and register the product.

Note: Husqvarna Connect app is not available for download in all markets. Speak to your servicing dealer for more information.

To fill fuel

WARNING: Gasoline is very flammable. Be careful and refuel outdoors, refer to Fuel safety on page 91.
WARNING: Do not use the fuel tank as a support area.
CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result in engine damage.

The engine runs on gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91 RON (87 AKI), not mixed with oil. We recommend biodegradable alkylate gasoline. Do not use gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol.

• Do a check of the fuel level before each use and refuel if it is necessary.
• Do not fully fill the fuel tank. Keep a space of a minimum 2.5 cm.

To adjust the seat

WARNING: Do not adjust the seat during operation of the product.

1. To adjust the seat forward and rearward, put your feet on the footrest plates.
2. Push the lever below the front edge of the seat up and move the seat to the correct position.

To adjust height of the steering wheel

WARNING: Do not adjust the height of the steering wheel during operation of the product.

1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen.
2. Adjust the height of the steering wheel.
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten.

CAUTION: Make sure that the long end of the knob points up.

To engage and disengage the drive system
To move the product with the engine off, the drive system must be disengaged. Pull out the drive system lever fully to disengage the drive on the axle. Push the drive system lever in fully to engage the drive on the axle. Do not use middle positions.
The drive system lever for model R 318X is found behind the left rear wheel. Model R 320X AWD has one drive system lever for the front and one for the rear axle.
The drive system lever for the rear axle is found behind the left rear wheel.

The drive system lever for the front axle for R 320X AWD is found behind the left front wheel.

To lift and lower the cutting deck
To lift the cutting deck to transport position, pull the lift lever rearward. If the engine is on, the blades stop to rotate automatically.

To lower the cutting deck to mowing position, press the lock button and move the lift lever forward. If the engine is running, the blades start to rotate automatically.

To apply and release the parking brake

1. Press the parking brake pedal down (1).
2. Press and hold the lock button (2).
3. Keep the button pressed and release the parking brake pedal.
4. To release the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal again.

To start the engine

1. Make sure that the drive system is engaged, see To engage and disengage the drive system on page 95.
2. Lift up the cutting deck and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition key to the start position.
4. When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key to neutral position. Note: Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait 15 seconds before you try again.
5. Turn the key to the lights position to make the headlights and rear lights come on.
6. Let the engine run at half throttle (B) for 3-5 minutes before you apply heavy load.
7. Push the throttle control to full throttle position (C). Note: To engage the blades when the engine is at full speed causes strain on the drive belts. Do not apply full throttle until the cutting deck has been lowered to the
   mow position.

To operate the product

1. Start the engine.
2. Press the parking brake pedal down and then release it to release the parking brake.
3. Carefully press down one of the speed pedals. The speed increases the more the pedal is pressed down. Use pedal (1) to move forward, and pedal (2) to reverse.
4. Release the pedal to brake.
5. Select cutting height (1–10) with the cutting height lever.
6. Press the lock button on the lift lever for the cutting deck and lower it to mow position.

To stop the engine

1. Pull the lift lever for the cutting deck rearward to its locked position to lift up the cutting deck. The blades stop to rotate.
2. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
3. When the product stops, apply the parking brake.

To get a good cutting result

• For best performance, do maintenance on the product regularly as given in the maintenance schedule. Refer to Maintenance schedule on page 98.

• Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad cutting result.

• Start with a high cutting height and decrease it gradually.

• Cut with blades that rotate at high speed (highest permitted engine speed, refer to Technical data on page 115). Move the product forward at low speed.
  If the grass is not too high and thick, you can get a good cutting result also at a higher speed.

• Cut the grass in an irregular pattern.

• To get the best cutting result, cut the grass frequently and use the BioClip function.

To attach load to the engine cover
The product has rails and rail brackets on the engine cover to attach load.

1. Adjust the rail brackets to fit the load.
   a) Loosen the screw and move the rail bracket forward or rearward on the rail.b) Tighten the screw.

2. Put a strap through the hole in the rail bracket (A).

3. Put the strap through the rail bracket (B) on the opposite side.

4. Use the rail brackets to attach the load with straps.
   CAUTION: Do not overload the rails. Refer to Technical data on page 115.

Maintenance

Introduction
WARNING: Before you do any maintenance work you must read and understand the safety chapter.

X = The instructions are given in this operator’s manual.
Note: If there is more than 1 time interval for a task, the shortest time interval is for the first maintenance. After the first maintenance, obey the longer time interval.

Maintenance schedule

• = The instructions are not given in this operator’s manual.

1. PREPARE THE PRODUCT| First servicing| Maintenance interval in hours
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50| 100| 200
Do a check of the battery.| | O|
Do a check of the blades.| | O|
Do a check of and clean hydraulic hoses and couplings. Replace if necessary.| | O|
Do a check of the belts and pulleys.| O| O|
Do a check of the steering chain of the inner side of the frame tunnel.| | O|
Do an inspection, lubricate and adjust all wires.| | O|
Make sure that the tire pressure is correct. Refer to Tire pressure on page 104.| O| O|
Make sure that all screws and nuts are tightened with the correct torque.| | O|
Lubricate the operators seat.| | O|
Lubricate all chains.| | O|
Lubricate the wheels and blade bearings on the cutting deck.| O| O|
1. PREPARE THE PRODUCT| First servicing| Maintenance interval in hours
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50| 100| 200
Lubricate the pedals on the inner side of the frame tunnel.| |

O

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Lubricate the belt tensioner.| |

O

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Remove the drive wheels and grease the axels.| |

O

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2. ENGINE| First servicing| Maintenance interval in hours
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50| 100| 200
Do a check of the fuel hose. Replace if it is necessary.| |

O

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Replace the fuel filter. Refer to To replace the fuel filter on page 102.| |

O

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Replace the air filter. Refer to To clean and change the air filter on page 102.| Clean|

O

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Do an inspection of the cooling fins on the hydrostatic transmission.| |

O

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Clean the engine and the hydrostatic transmission.| |

O

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Do a check of the muffler and the heat deflector.|

O

| O|
Replace the engine oil. Refer to To change the engine oil and the oil filter on page 108.| ****

O

| 100 hours or one (TN) time each year|
Replace the engine oil filter. Refer to To change the engine oil and the oil filter on page 108.|

O

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O

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Replace the spark plug. Refer to To examine and replace a spark plug on page 103.| |

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Do a check on the lights (if applicable).|

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Update the firmware (if applicable).|

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Do a check of the battery and charge if it is necessary.|

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3. TRANSMISSION, CONTROLS AND DRIVE SYSTEM| First servicing| Maintenance interval in hours
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50| 100| 200
Do an inspection of and adjust the front and rear wheel rotation speed (only AWD).|

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Replace the transmission filter (only AWD).|

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Replace the spin on filter for the servo (if applicable).|

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Do a check of the cooling fan on the hydrostatic transmission.|

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3. TRANSMISSION, CONTROLS AND DRIVE SYSTEM| First servicing| Maintenance interval in hours
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50| 100| 200
Do a check of the oil in the transmission and fill if it is necessary. Refer to To do a check of the transmission oil level on page 109.| |

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Examine and adjust the parking brake.|

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Replace the oil in the transmission. Refer to To do a check of the transmission oil level on page 109.|

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4. CUTTING EQUIPMENT| First servicing| Maintenance interval in hours
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50| 100| 200
Clean the outer and inner surfaces of the cutting deck and the cutting deck covers.|

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Do a check of and adjust the cutting height and pitch setting.|

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Examine the blades in the cutting deck, sharp and balance if needed.| |

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5. LAST INSPECTION AND DOCUMENTATION| First servicing| Maintenance interval in hours
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50| 100| 200
Do a check of and adjust the engine RPM.|

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Make sure that the product does not move in neutral position.|

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Do a check of the forward drive and the rearward drive on different speeds.|

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Do a check of the blade engagement, seat, lift and forward drive/brake. Refer to Safety devices on the product on page 90.|

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Do an inspection of the collection system (if applicable).|

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To clean the product
CAUTION: Do not use a high-pressure washer or a steam cleaner. Water can go into bearings and electrical connections and cause corrosion which causes damage to the product.

Clean the product immediately after use.

• Do not clean hot surfaces such as the engine, muffler and exhaust system. Wait until the surfaces are cool, then remove the grass or dirt.

• Before you clean with water, clean with a brush.
  Remove grass cuttings and dirt on and around the transmission, the transmission air intake, and the engine.

• Use running water from a hose to clean the product.
  Do not use high pressure.

• Do not point the water at electrical components or bearings. Detergent usually increases the damage.

• To clean the cutting deck, put it in the servicing position and clean it with a water hose.

• When the product is clean, start the cutting deck for a short period to blow off remaining water.

To clean the engine and the muffler
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings and dirt. Grass cuttings soaked in fuel or oil on the engine can increase the fire risk and the risk that the engine becomes too hot. Let the engine cool before it is cleaned. Clean with water and a brush.
Grass cuttings around the muffler dry quickly and are a fire risk. Use a brush or remove the grass cuttings with water when the muffler is cold.

To clean the cold air intake of the engine
WARNING: Stop the engine. The cold air intake rotates and can cause injury to your fingers.

• Make sure that the intake grille on the engine cover is not blocked. Remove grass and dirt with a brush.
• Open the engine cover. Make sure that the engine cold air intake is not blocked. Remove grass and dirt with a brush.
• Examine the air duct, found on the inner surface of the engine cover. Make sure that the air duct is clean and does not rub against the cold air intake.

To remove the covers
To open the engine cover

1. Fold the seat forward.
2. Release the clip on the engine cover with the tool attached to the ignition key.
3. Fold the engine cover rearward.

To remove the front cover

1. Release the clip on the front cover with the tool attached to the ignition key.
2. Lift off the front cover.

To remove the right footrest plate

1. Turn the knob on the reverse pedal (A) to remove it.
2. Remove the 3 screws (B) and remove the footrest plate.

To remove the left footrest plate

• Remove the 4 screws and remove the footrest plate.

To examine the steering wires
The tension of the steering wires can decrease after a period of time. This causes the adjustment of the steering to change.

Examine and adjust the steering as follows:

1. The steering wires are correctly tightened if you can manually move them 5 mm up or down in the groove on the steering collar.
2. If the wires are too loose, let an authorized service agent adjust them.

To do a check of the parking brake

1. Park the product on a hard surface that slopes.
   Note: Do not park the product on a grass slope when you do a check of the parking brake.

2. Press the parking brake pedal down (1).

3. Press and hold the lock button (2) and release the parking brake pedal while the button is pressed.

4. If the product starts to move, let an approved service agent adjust the parking brake.

5. Press the parking brake pedal again to release the parking brake.

To replace the fuel filter

1. Open the engine cover to get access to the fuel filter.

2. Compress the fuel tank hose to prevent leakage.

3. Move the hose clips away from the fuel filter with a pair of flat pliers.

4. Pull off the fuel filter from the hose ends. A small quantity of fuel can leak.

5. Push the new fuel filter into the ends of the hoses.
   Apply liquid detergent to the ends of the fuel filter to make the connection easier.

6. Push the hose clips against the fuel filter.

To clean and change the air filter

1. Open the engine cover.

2. Loosen the knobs that hold the filter cover and lift off the cover.

3. Lift the end of the air filter to remove it.

4. Hit the paper filter against a hard surface to clean it.
   Do not use compressed air.

5. If the paper filter does not become clean, replace it.

6. Put the air filter back on the air hose.

7. Push the air filter into correct position.

8. Attach the air filter cover and tighten the knobs.

To examine and replace a spark plug

1. Open the engine cover.

2. Remove the spark plug cap and clean around the spark plug.

3. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench.

4. Examine the spark plug. Replace it if the electrodes are burned or if the insulation has cracks or damages. If the spark plug is not damaged, clean it with a steel brush.

5. Measure the electrode gap and make sure that it is correct. Refer to Technical data on page 115.

6. Bend the side electrode to adjust the electrode gap.

7. Put the spark plug back in and turn it by hand until it touches the spark plug seat.

8. Tighten the spark plug with the spark plug wrench until the washer is compressed.

9. Tighten a used spark plug ⅛ of a turn more, and a new spark plug ¼ turn more.
   CAUTION: Spark plugs that are not tightened correctly can cause damage to the engine.

10. Replace the ignition cable shoe.
    CAUTION: Do not try to start the engine if the spark plug or ignition cable is removed.

To replace the main fuse
A blown fuse is identified by a burned connector.

1. Open the engine cover. The main fuse is in a holder in between the battery and the engine.
2. Pull the fuse from the holder.
3. Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of the same type, flat pin 20 A.
4. Replace the covers.

If the main fuse blows again a short period after you replace it, there is a short circuit. Repair the short circuit before you operate the product again. Let an approved service agent help you.

To charge the battery

• Charge the battery if it is too weak to start the engine.

• Use a standard battery charger.
  CAUTION: Do not use a boost charger or start booster. That will cause damage to the electrical system of the product.

• Always disconnect the charger before starting the engine.

To do an emergency start of the engine
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, you can use jumper cables to do an emergency start. This product has a 12 V system with negative ground. The product that is used for the emergency start must also have a 12 V system with negative ground.

To connect the jumper cables

WARNING: Risk of explosion because of explosive gas that comes from the battery. Do not connect the negative terminal of the fully charged battery to or near the negative terminal of the weak battery.
CAUTION: Do not use the battery of your product to start other vehicles.

1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Remove the cover for the battery case.

3. Connect one end of the red cable to the POSITIVE battery terminal (+) on the weak battery (A).

4. Connect the other end of the red cable to the POSITIVE battery terminal (+) on the fully charged battery (B).
   WARNING: Do not short circuit the ends of the red cable against the chassis.

5. Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE battery terminal (-) on the fully charged battery (C).

6. Connect the other end of the black cable to a CHASSIS GROUND (D), away from the fuel tank and the battery.

7. Replace the covers.

To remove the jumper cables
Note: Remove the jumper cables in the opposite sequence to how you connect them.

1. Remove the BLACK cable from the chassis.
2. Remove the BLACK cable from the fully charged battery.
3. Remove the RED cable from the 2 batteries.

Tire pressure
The correct tire pressure is 60 kPa (0.6 bar / 8.5 PSI) on all 4 tires.

To put the cutting deck in servicing position

1. See steps 1–8 in To remove the cutting deck on page 93.
2. Hold the front edge of the cutting deck with two hands and pull forward until it stops.
3. Lift the cutting deck to vertical position until a click sound is heard. The cutting deck is locked automatically in the vertical position.

To put the cutting deck in mow position

1. Hold the front edge of the cutting deck with your left hand.

2. Loosen the lock with your right hand.

3. Fold down the cutting deck and push it in until it stops.
   CAUTION: The drive belt can get caught below the cutting deck. Pull on the drive belt loop in the belt holder before you push the cutting deck in.

4. Lift the cutting height stay from the stay holder and put it in the hole.

5. Put the drive belt around the drive wheels. Make sure that the drive belt is on the correct side of the tension wheel.

6. Put the spring in the spring holder.

7. Attach the front cover.

8. Set the cutting height lever in one of the positions 1–10.

To examine and adjust the ground pressure from the cutting deck
A correct ground pressure makes sure that the cutting deck moves along the surface but does not press too hard against it.

1. Make sure that the air pressure in the tires is 60 kPa (0.6 bar / 9.0 PSI).
2. Park the product on a level surface.
3. Lower the cutting deck to mow position.
4. Put a bathroom scale below the front edge of the cutting deck
5. To make sure that no weight is applied on the support wheels, put a wooden block between the frame and the bathroom scale.
6. To adjust the ground pressure, turn the adjustment screws found behind the front wheels on the right and left sides.
7. Turn the screws right or left until the ground pressure is between 12 and 15 kg (26.5-33 lb).

To do a check of the parallelism of the cutting deck

1. Make sure that the air pressure in the tires is correct.
   Refer to Technical data on page 115.

2. Park the product on a level surface.

3. Lower the cutting deck to mow position.

4. Set the cutting height lever to the servicing position.

5. Measure the distance between the ground and the front and rear edges of the cutting deck. Make sure that the rear edge is 4–6 mm (1/5″) higher than the front edge.

To adjust the parallelism of the cutting deck

1. Remove the front cover and the right footrest plate.
2. Remove the screws that hold the belt shield and remove the belt shield.
3. Loosen the nuts on the lift strut.
4. Turn the lift strut to extend the stay or make it shorter. Extend the stay to lift the rear edge of the cover. Make the stay shorter to lower the rear edge of the cover.
5. Tighten the nuts on the lift strut when the adjustment is done.
6. Do a check of the parallelism. Refer to To do a check of the parallelism of the cutting deck on page 106.
7. Attach the belt shield and tighten the screws.
8. Attach the right footrest plate and the front cover.

To remove the BioClip plug

• Remove the BioClip plug to change a Combi cutting deck from BioClip to rear discharge of the grass.

To remove and attach the BioClip plug on cutting deck Combi 103 and 112

1. Put the cutting deck in servicing position.
2. Remove the 3 screws that hold the BioClip plug and remove the plug.
3. Attach 3 M8x15 mm screws in the screw holes for the BioClip plug to prevent damage to the threads.
4. Put the cutting deck back in mow position.
5. Attach the BioClip plug in the opposite sequence.

To remove and attach the BioClip plug on cutting deck Combi 94

1. Put the cutting deck in servicing position.
2. Remove the 3 screws that hold the BioClip plug and remove the plug.
3. Put the cutting deck back in mow position.
4. Attach the BioClip plug in the opposite sequence.

To examine the blades
CAUTION: Damaged or incorrectly balanced blades can cause damage to the product. Replace damaged blades. Let an approved service agent help you sharpen and balance blunt blades.

1. Put the cutting deck in servicing position.
2. Look at the blades to see if they are damaged and if it is necessary to sharpen them.
3. Tighten the blade bolts with tightening torque 45–50 Nm.

To replace the blades

1. Put the cutting deck in servicing position.

2. Lock the blade with a wooden block (A).

3. Loosen and remove the blade bolt (B), the washers (C) and the blade (D).

4. Assemble the new blade with the ends that have an angle in the direction of the cutting deck.
   WARNING: Incorrect blade type can cause objects to eject from the cutting deck and cause serious injury.
   Use only the blades given in Technical data on page 115.

5. Attach the blade, the washer and the bolt. Tighten the bolt with a torque of 45–50 Nm.

To do a check of the engine oil level

1. Park the product on level ground and stop the engine.

2. Open the engine cover.

3. Loosen the dipstick and pull it out.

4. Clean the oil from the dipstick.

5. Put the dipstick back in and tighten it.

6. Loosen and pull the dipstick out and read the oil level.

7. The oil level must be between the marks on the dipstick. If the level is near the ADD mark, fill oil to the FULL mark.

8. Fill the oil through the hole for the dipstick. Fill the oil slowly.
   Note: See Technical data on page 115 for the types of engine oil that we recommend. Do not mix different types of oil.

9. Tighten the dipstick correctly before you start the engine. Start and idle the engine for approximately 30 seconds. Stop the engine. Wait 30 seconds and do a check of the oil level again.

To change the engine oil and the oil filter
If the engine is cold, start the engine for 1–2 minutes before you drain the engine oil. This makes the engine oil warm and easier to drain.

WARNING: Do not operate the engine for more than 1–2 minutes before you drain the engine oil. The engine oil becomes very hot and can cause burn injuries. Let the engine become cool before you drain the engine oil.
WARNING: If you spill engine oil on your body, clean with soap and water.

1. Open the plastic cap on the end of the oil drain plug.
2. To make it easier to drain the oil without spill, attach for example a plastic hose to the end of the oil drain plug.
3. Put a container below the oil drain plug.
4. Remove the dipstick.
5. Turn the oil drain plug counterclockwise and pull out to open it.
6. Let the oil run out into the container.
7. Push the oil drain plug in and turn it clockwise to close it.
8. Remove the plastic hose and put the cap on the oil drain plug back.
9. Turn the oil filter counterclockwise to remove it.
10. Lightly lubricate the rubber seal on the new oil filter with new oil.
11. To attach the oil filter, turn it clockwise by hand until the rubber seal is in position, then tighten a half turn more.
12. Fill with new oil as given in Technical data on page 115.
13. Start the engine and let it idle for 3 minutes.
14. Stop the engine and make sure that the oil filter does not leak.
15. Fill with oil to compensate for the oil held in the new oil filter.

Note: For safe disposal of used engine oil, see Disposal on page 114.

To do a check of the transmission oil level

1. Remove the two screws, one on each side, and lift off the transmission cover.
2. Make sure that the oil level in the transmission oil tank is between the two horizontal lines on the tank.
3. Fill with engine oil if the oil level is below the lower line, but do not fill above the top line.
   Note: Refer to Technical data on page 115 for recommended oil for R 318X and R 320X AWD.

To lubricate the belt adjuster
The belt adjuster must be lubricated regularly with a good quality molybdenum disulphide grease.

1. Remove the 2 screws that hold the belt shield and lift it off.
2. Lubricate with a grease gun through the nipple at the right side, below the lower belt pulley. Lubricate until grease is pushed out of the rear side of the nipple.
3. Attach the belt shield and tighten the 2 screws.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting schedule
If you cannot find a solution to your problems in this owner’s manual, speak to your Husqvarna service agent.

applied. See To apply and release the parking brake on page 96.
The lift lever for the cutting deck is in mow position. See To lift and lower the cutting deck on page 95.
The main fuse is blown. See To replace the main fuse on page 103.
The ignition lock is defective.
The connection between the cable and the battery is bad. See Battery safety on page 92.
The battery is too weak. See To charge the battery on page 103.
The starter motor is defective.
The engine does not start when the start motor turns the engine over| There is no fuel in the fuel tank. See To fill fuel on page 94.
The spark plug is defective.
The ignition cable is defective.
There is dirt in the carburettor or fuel line.
The engine does not run smooth- ly| The spark plug is defective.
The carburettor is incorrectly set.
The air filter is clogged. See To clean and change the air filter on page 102.
The fuel tank vent is blocked.
There is dirt in the carburetor or fuel line.
The engine apparently has no power| The air filter is clogged. See To clean and change the air filter on page 102.
The spark plug is defective.
There is dirt in the carburetor or fuel line.
The throttle cable is incorrectly adjusted.
The transmission does not have sufficient power| The transmission cold air intake or the cooling fins are blocked.
The fan on the transmission is damaged.
There is no oil in the transmission or the oil level is too low. See To do a check of the transmission oil level on page 109.
The battery does not charge| The battery is defective. See Battery safety on page 92.
The connection at the cable connectors on the battery terminals is bad. See Battery safety on page 92.
There is vibration in the product| The blades are loose. See To examine the blades on page 107.
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One or more of the blades are unbalanced. See To examine the blades on page 107.
The engine is loose.
The cutting result is unsatisfacto- ry| The blades are blunt. See To examine the blades on page 107.
The grass is long or wet. See To get a good cutting result on page 97.
The cutting deck is skew.
There is grass blockage in the cutting deck. See To clean the product on page 100.
The tire pressure is different on the right and left sides. See Tire pressure on page 104.
The product is operated at a too high speed. See To get a good cutting result on page 97.
The engine speed is too low. See To get a good cutting result on page 97.
The drive belt slips.

Display – Troubleshooting

10°. Refer to To cut grass on slopes on page 91.
The symbol flashes.| –| You operate the product in a slope >15°. Refer to Safety instructions for operation on page 89.
| Oil pressure sensor| The symbol shows.| 1 long sound.| Low oil pressure. Refer to To do a check of the engine oil level on page 107
| Battery level indicator| The symbol shows.| 1 long sound.| Low voltage. Refer to To charge the battery on page 103.
| Rotating blades indicator| The symbol shows.| _| The drive of the blades is engaged.
The symbol flashes.| Incorrect start procedure. Refer to Start conditions on page 90.
| Parking brake indica-for| The symbol shows.| –| The parking brake engaged. Refer to Parking brake on page 90.
The symbol flashes.| Incorrect start procedure. Refer to Start conditions on page 90
The symbol flashes quickly.| Defective parking brake. Speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer.
| Operator presence control (OPC) indica-tor| The symbol flashes.| 5 short sounds.| The operator presence control is disengaged when you try to start the engine. Refer to Start conditions on page 90.
The symbol flashes quickly.| –| Defective operator presence con-trol. Speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer.
| Servicing indicator| The symbol shows.| 5 short sounds.| Servicing is necessary. Speak to
your Husqvarna servicing dealer.
| Low fuel level indica-for| The symbol shows.| 1 short sound.| Low fuel. Refer to To fill fuel on page 94.
| Bluetooth® indicator| The symbol flashes.| –| The product is locked. Unlock your product with Husqvarna Connect.
| Digital lock| The symbol shows.| –

Transportation, storage and disposal

Transportation

• The product is heavy and can cause crush injuries.
  Be careful when you load it onto or off a vehicle or trailer.

• Use an approved trailer for transportation of the product.

• Make sure that you have knowledge of local road traffic regulations before transportation of the product in a trailer or on roads.

To safely attach the product for transport
Before you attach the product, you must read and understand the safety chapter. Refer to Transport safety on page 92.

WARNING: The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the product during transport. Attach the product tightly to the load area.
Equipment: 2 approved straps and 4 wedge shaped wheel blocks.

1. Park the product in the center of the load area. CAUTION: For transport in transport vehicles with a cover. Make sure to let the product become cool before you put the product under the cover.
2. Make sure that the center of gravity of the product is above the wheel axle of the transport vehicle. If a trailer is used for transport, make sure that the down force on your tow bar is correct.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. If the product has Bluetooth®, lock the product with Husqvarna Connect.
5. Lower the cutting deck to the mow position.
6. Remove all loose objects.
7. Assemble the first strap through the rear transmission frame. Refer to the illustration.
8. Tighten the strap rearward to attach the product to the load area.
9. Put the second strap around the frame tunnel.
10. Attach the strap to the load area.
11. Tighten the strap in the direction of the front of the load area to attach the product to the load area.
12. Put the wheel blocks in front of and behind the rear wheels.

To tow the product
The product has a hydrostatic transmission. To prevent damage to the transmission, tow the product short distances only and at low speed.
Disengage the transmission before you tow the product.
Refer to To engage and disengage the drive system on page 95.
Storage
Prepare the product for storage at the end of the season, and before more than 30 days of storage. If you keep fuel in the fuel tank for 30 days or more, tacky particles can cause blockage in the carburetor. This has a negative effect on the engine function.
To prevent tacky particles during storage, add a stabilizer. If alkylate gasoline is used, stabilizer is not necessary. If you use standard gasoline, do not change to alkylate gasoline. This can cause sensitive rubber parts to become hard. Add stabilizer to the fuel in the tank or in the container used for storage. Always use the mixing ratios given by the manufacturer. Run the engine for a minimum of 10 minutes after you add the stabilizer until it flows into the carburetor.

WARNING: Do not keep the product with fuel in the tank in an indoor location or in locations with bad airflow. Risk of fire if fuel fumes come near open flames, sparks,
or pilot lights in for example boilers, hot water tanks and clothes dryers.
WARNING: Remove grass, leaves and other flammable materials from the product to decrease the risk of fire. Let the product become cool before you put it in storage.

• Clean the product, see To clean the product on page 100. Repair paint damages to prevent corrosion.

• Examine the product for worn or damaged parts and tighten loose screws and nuts.

• Remove the battery. Clean it, charge it, and keep it cool during storage.

• Change the engine oil, and discard the waste oil.

• Empty the fuel tank. Start the engine and run it until there is no remaining fuel in the carburetor.
  Note: Do not empty the fuel tank and carburetor if a stabilizer has been added.

• Remove the plugs and put about a tablespoon of engine oil into each cylinder. Manually turn the engine shaft to apply the oil and put the plugs back on.

• Lubricate all grease nipples, joints and axles.

• Keep the product in a clean and dry area and cover it for more protection.

• A cover for protection of your product during storage or transport is available at your dealer.

Disposal

• Chemicals can be dangerous and must not be discarded on the ground. Always discard used chemicals at a service center or an applicable disposal location.
• When the product is worn out, send it to the dealer or to an applicable recycling location.
• Oil, oil filters, fuel and the battery can have negative effects on the environment. Obey the local recycling requirements and applicable regulations.
• Do not discard the battery as domestic waste.
• Send the battery to a Husqvarna service agent or discard it at a disposal location for used batteries.

Technical data

| R 318X| R 320X AWD
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Dimensions
Length without cutting deck, mm| 2044| 2026
Width without cutting deck, mm| 883| 883
Height, mm| 1181| 1181
Weight without cutting deck, with empty tanks, kg| 230| 228
Wheel base, mm| 887| 887
Track width, front, mm| 711| 711
Track width, rear, mm| 627| 627
Tire dimensions| 170/60-8| 170/60-8
Tire pressure, rear – front, kPa / bar / PSI| 60 / 0.6 / 8.5| 60 / 0.6 / 8.5
Max. gradient, degrees °| 10| 10
Max. load on the engine cover, kg| 10| 10
Engine
Brand / Model| Briggs & Stratton / M31 En- durance 4175| Briggs & Stratton / M31 En- durance 4195
Nominal engine output, kW 13| 9.6| 10.5
Displacement, cm3| 500| 500
Max. engine speed, rpm| 2900 +/- 100| 2900 +/- 100
Max. forward speed, km/h| 9| 9
Max. reverse speed, km/h| 6| 8
Fuel, min. octane grade lead-free| 91| 91
Tank volume, l| 12| 12
Oil| Class SF, SG, SH
or SJ SAE40, SAE30, SAE10W-30, SAE10W-40 or SAE5W-20| Class SF, SG, SH
or SJ SAE40, SAE30, SAE10W-30, SAE10W-40 or SAE5W-20
Oil volume incl. filter, l| 1.4| 1.4
Oil volume excl. filter, l| 1.2| 1.2
Start motor| Electric start 12V| Electric start 12V
Transmission

13 The power rating of the engine indicated is the average net output (at specified rpm) of a typical production engine for the engine model measured to SAE standard J1349/ISO1585. Mass production engines may differ from this value. Actual power output for the engine installed on the final product will depend on the operating speed, environmental conditions and other values.

| R 318X| R 320X AWD
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Brand| Tuff Torq| Tuff Torq
Model| K46H| K574A/KTM10LB
Oil, class SF-CC| SAE 10W-40| 10W-3014
Electrical system
Type| 12V, negative earthed| 12V, negative earthed
Battery| 12V, 24Ah| 12V, 24Ah
Spark plug| Champion XC92YC| Champion XC92YC
Electrode gap, mm/inch| 0.75/0.030| 0.75/0.030
Headlight| Dual LED lights| Dual LED lights
Rear light| –| LED lights
Cutting deck
Type| Combi 94| Combi 94
Combi 103| Combi 103
Combi 112| Combi 112
Noise emissions 15| R 318X| R 320X AWD
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Sound power level, measured dB(A)
Combi 94| 98| 98
Combi 103| 98| 98
Combi 112| 98| 98
Sound power level, guaranteed dB(A)
Combi 94| 99| 99
Combi 103| 99| 99
Combi 112| 99| 99
Sound levels 16| R 318X| R 320X AWD
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Sound pressure level at the operators ear, dB(A)| |
Combi 94| 84| 84

14 Use Husqvarna SAE 10W-30 transmission oil for best performance. If Husqvarna oil is not available, use 10W-30 STOU oil. The new oil classification is API GL-4 standard
15 Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC.
16 Noise pressure level according to EN ISO 5395. Reported data for noise pressure level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1.2 dB(A).

Blade
Article number| 579 65 25-10| 504 18 82-10| 544 18 81-10

WARNING: To use a cutting deck that is not approved for the product can cause objects to eject at high speed and cause serious injury. Do not use other cutting deck types than specified in this manual.
Radio frequency data

| R 318X| R 320X AWD
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Frequency range, MHz| 2402-2480| 2402-2480
Output power18, dBm| -5.2| -5.2

Service

Do a yearly check at an authorized service center to make sure that the product functions safely and at its best during high season. The best time to do a servicing
or overhaul of the product is low season.
When you send an order for the spare parts, give information about the purchase year, model, type, and serial number.
16 Noise pressure level according to EN ISO 5395. Reported data for noise pressure level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1.2 dB(A).
17 Vibration level according to EN ISO 5395. Reported data for vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 0.2 m/s²
(steering wheel) and 0.8 m/s² (seat).
18 Measured at 2440 MHz.
Always use original spare parts.

Warranty

Transmission warranty
Applies to R 320X AWD only.
The transmission warranty is only applicable if checks are done of the front and rear wheel rotation speed as given in the maintenance schedule. To prevent damage to the transmission system, let an authorized service agent adjust it. Refer to the table values specified in the workshop manual.

EC Declaration of Conformity

EC Declaration of Conformity
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares that the ride-on lawn mower Husqvarna R 318X and R 320X AWD from 2014’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent serial number), comply with the requirements of the
COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:

• of May 17, 2006 ”relating to machinery” 2006/42/EC.
• of May 8, 2000 ”relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC.
• of June 8, 2011 “restriction of use of certain hazardous substances” 2011/65/EU.
• of 16 April, 2014 “relating to radio equipment” 2014/53/EU.

Information regarding noise emissions and the mowing width, see Technical data.
The following harmonised standards have been applied:
EN ISO 12100-2, EN ISO 5395-1, EN ISO 5395-3, EN ISO 14982, EN 300 328, EN 50581
If not otherwise stated, the above listed standards are the latest published versions.
Notified body: 0404, SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Box 7035, SE-750 07 Uppsala has issued reports
regarding the assessment of conformity according to annex VI of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE of May 8, 2000 ”relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 000/14/EC.
Huskvarna, 2018-09-30

Claes Losdal, Development Manager/Garden Products (Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and responsible for technical documentation)
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References

• Husqvarna Forest & Garden

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