1 Introduction 1.1 General This publication covers Husqvarna ride-on lawn mowers R 214, R 214C model year 2021. Workshop manual are available for models that are no longer sold. 1.2 Document description This manual gives a full description of how to do maintenance and repair on the product.
2 Safety 2.1 General safety instructions • Explosive gases can come from the battery. Do not smoke near the battery. Keep the battery away from WARNING: Read the warning instructions that open flames and sparks. follow before you use the product. 2.4 Risk of sparks The service center that repairs the product must have Sparks can occur when you do work on the battery and...
Look out for ejecting objects and ricochets. Max. ethanol 10%. Never use the product if persons, especially children, or animals, are in the Cutting height. vicinity. The service position for the cutting height Look behind you before and while you lever.
WARNING: Always put supports on the 2 sides 3. Apply the parking brake. of the product to make it stable. 4. If the product has , lock the product with Husqvarna Connect. 1. Park the product on a hard and level ground.
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5. Put the rear supports below the rear transmission frame. 1592 - 003 - 05.01.2022 Safety - 7...
3 Prepare and do servicing on the product 3.1 Pre delivery inspection Complete the sales certificate and the customer records. Write the serial number in the operator's manual and confirm the delivery service in the service book. 8 - Prepare and do servicing on the 1592 - 003 - 05.01.2022 product...
Charge the battery at 12V, maximum 3A for 4 hours. 1. Put the seat in the frame. Servicing Use a Husqvarna battery charger. Refer to 2. Install the 2 screws (A). tools on page 15 . 4.2 To assemble the steering wheel 1.
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4. Release the clip on the front cover with the tool 9. Put a wooden block between the equipment frame attached to the ignition key, and remove the cover. and the chassis. This makes sure that the cutting deck does not spring back when removed. 5.
4.8 To do a check of the parallelism of the 7. The oil level must be between the marks on the dipstick. If the level is near the ADD mark, fill oil to cutting deck the FULL mark. 1. Make sure that the air pressure in the tires is correct. Wheels on page 9 .
5 Function test 5.1 Operation conditions These conditions are necessary to start the engine: • The parking brake is applied. • The cutting deck is lifted. The engine must stop in these situations: • The parking brake is not applied and the operator lifts from the seat.
6 Maintenance schedule for the service center 1. PREPARE THE PRODUCT First serv- Maintenance interval icing in hours 100 or yearly Do a check of the battery. Do a check of the blades. Do a check of the belts and pulleys. Do a check of the steering chain of the inner side of the frame tunnel.
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3. TRANSMISSION, CONTROLS AND DRIVE SYSTEM First serv- Maintenance interval icing in hours 100 or yearly To do Do a check of the oil in the transmission and fill if it is necessary. Refer to a check of the transmission oil level on page 26 . Wheels on page 9 .
8.3 Engine The transmission serial number (B) is found behind the The product has an air-cooled Husqvarna engine. wheels on the left side of the product. Information about engine repairs are not given in the The product serial number (C) is found on the printed workshop manual.
8.4 Transmission The turning radius with articulated steering is very small. At full lock the circle with grass that is not cut is only The product has a hydrostatic transmission. Forward 20–30 cm/8"–12" for different models. and rearward pedals adjust the speed. The hydraulic pump is in the rear axle.
9 Repair instructions 9.1 Chassis 9.1.1.4 To remove the left footrest plate • Remove the 4 screws and remove the footrest plate. 9.1.1 To remove the covers 9.1.1.1 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.
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9.1.1.7 To remove the frame tunnel cover 9.1.3 Seat 1. Remove the 2 screws (A). 9.1.3.1 To adjust the seat The seat can be tilted forward. It can also be adjusted forward and rearward. Loosen the handles below the seat to adjust it forward or rearward. 2.
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9.1.4.2 To adjust the parking brake 9.1.6 Rear axle 1. Loosen the parking brake locknuts (A) on the 9.1.6.1 To disassemble the pivoting rear axle adjustment screw (B). 1. Put supports below the product in front of the articulated steering. 2.
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6. Remove the ball joint for the speed control (A). 12. Remove the snap ring (A) and washer from the pivoting rear axle and pull off the rear frame. 7. Remove the clamp on the speed control cable (B) from the rear frame. 8.
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3. Align the outer edges of the bushings with the outer 9.1.6.4 To replace articulated steering bearing edge of the hole. WARNING: Use protective goggles and gloves when you remove and attach the center spring. 4. Lubricate the bushings with a lithium based grease. 9.1.6.3 To assemble the pivoting rear axle To remove and install the engine 1.
8. Attach the new bearings. 5. Disconnect the ground cable and the starter motor cable. 9. Assemble in opposite sequence. 10. Do a check of the tension of the steering cable. To examine and adjust the steering cables Refer to on page 40 .
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8. Remove the muffler and the exhaust pipe. 12. Remove the belt guide for the engine belt pulley. 13. Hold the belt pulley with a counterhold and remove the Allen screw that holds the belt pulley and engine 9. Remove the transmission belt spring from the belt Servicing tools on page 15 together.
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15. Remove the 4 engine fixtures. 1. Put a container below the oil drain plug. 2. Open the plastic cap on the end of the oil drain plug. 16. Lift the engine to remove it. 17. Install the engine in the opposite sequence. 3.
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11. Lightly lubricate the rubber seal on the new oil filter 3. Make sure that the oil level in the transmission oil with new oil. tank is between the 2 horizontal lines on the tank. 12. Turn the oil filter clockwise by hand until the rubber seal is in position, then tighten a half turn more.
7. Put the spark plug back in and turn it by hand until it 10. Replace the ignition cable shoe. touches the spark plug seat. CAUTION: Do not try to start the engine if the spark plug or ignition cable is removed. 8.
3. Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of the same 9.3.5 To disassemble and assemble the ignition Technical data on page 49 . type. Refer to switch 1. Remove the side cover on the control panel. 4. Attach the covers. 2.
4. Pull off the fuel filter from the hose ends. A small 9.4.3 To install the fuel tank quantity of fuel can leak. WARNING: Gasoline is very flammable and dangerous for the environment. Make sure to prevent fires and prevent spills. CAUTION: Make sure the hose is not damaged.
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11. Close the clutch valve. CAUTION: Do not operate the speed pedals when the controls for the clutch valves is disengaged. 1. Put the product on the adjustment tool for wheel Servicing tools on page 15 speed. Refer to Note: There are 2 valves on AWD products. 12.
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To remove 6. Remove the transmission belt. Refer to 9.5.4 To replace the shaft seals of the hydrostatic the transmission belt on page 42 . transmission 7. Remove the 5 screws that hold the rear transmission 9.5.4.1 To replace the input shaft seal of the hydrostatic and lower the rear transmission.
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8. Use the thick end of ¼ in extension to carefully tap 4. Wind insulating tape around the input shaft to down the seal. Move the extension around the seal prevent damage to the new seal from the keyway until the seal is level with the top edge of the shaft and the groove.
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10. Fill the transmission oil tank until the oil is at the 6. Remove the locking spring and the ball joint on the maximum level. The product must be level and the rear hydrostatic transmission cable from the arm. oil must have a temperature of approximately 20 °C. Remove the rear clamp.
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4. Attach the front cable clamp for the hydrostatic 11. Put the locking spring into the hole (A) and push it transmission. around the ball joint shaft (B). 12. Tighten the locknut for the rear ball joint. To remove 13. Attach the frame tunnel cover. Refer to the covers on page 18 .
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6. Make a mark at the position where the wheels start 3. Disconnect the ball joint from the hydrostatic to turn (C). transmission cable by removing the lock spring. 4. Make sure that the forward pedal is fully pushed. 5. Bend the arm to fully and do a check that the ball and the ball socket in the ball joint align.
9.6 Cutting system 3. Fold down the cutting deck and push it in until it stops. 9.6.1 To put the cutting deck in servicing position WARNING: The tension spring for the drive belt can break and cause injury. Use protective glasses.
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5. To make sure that no weight is applied on the 3. Turn the adjustment nut to extend the lifting rod or support wheels, put a wooden block between the make it shorter. Extend the lifting rod to lift the rear frame and the bathroom scale.
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9.6.6 To replace the blades 5. Loosen the 4 screws that hold the blade bearing and remove the bearing assembly from the cutting deck. To remove and 1. Remove the cutting deck. Refer to attach the cutting deck on page 9 . 2.
8. Make a mark on one end of the shaft. Push out the 6. If the blade rotates, remove material with the file at shaft with a puller. Tap out the bearing and remove the end of the blade that points down. Do this until the spacer.
9.8 Steering 9.8.2 To replace the steering cable 9.8.1 To examine and adjust the steering cables The tension of the steering cables can decrease after a period of time. This causes the adjustment of the steering to change. Examine and adjust the steering as follows: CAUTION: Do not tighten the cables too much.
3. Remove the screw (A) and the washer (B). 3. Put the cables below the steering cable rollers (E) below the tunnel cover. 4. Tension and adjust the steering cables. Refer to examine and adjust the steering cables on page 40 . 4.
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3. Remove the snap ring and remove the cooling fan. Engine pulley to Transmission Belt 1 transmission pul- belt Engine pulley to Belt 2 Main belt intermediate pul- Intermediate pul- Belt 3 Equipment belt ley to cutting deck 4. Disengage the spring on the belt tensioner. 9.9.2 To lubricate the belt adjuster The belt adjuster must be lubricated regularly with a good quality molybdenum disulphide grease.
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7. Remove the belt guide for the main belt. 3. Put the transmission belt on the hydrostatic transmission pulley and on the belt tensioner. 4. Attach the cooling fan and the snap ring for the cooling fan. 8. Pull the main belt from the engine pulley and put it to the side.
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9.9.5 To remove and attach the main belt 9.9.6 To replace the equipment belt 1. Remove the rear belt guide for the main belt. Note: Remove the equipment belt when you attach a snow blade on the product. 1. Lower the cutting deck. To remove the 2.
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8. Install in opposite sequence. 9.9.7 To replace the belt on the cutting deck To remove and 1. Remove the cutting deck. Refer to attach the cutting deck on page 9 . 2. Remove the 4 screws and lift the frame. 3.
10 Troubleshooting 10.1 Troubleshooting schedule Fault Possible cause Steps Troubleshooting Procedure The start motor Cutting deck Make sure that the lift lever is in the top position. Move the lift lev- does not start lowered. er to the top po- when the key sition if it is nec- switch is turned...
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Fault Possible cause Steps Troubleshooting Procedure The start motor Wiring fault. Do a check that the yellow cable to the engine gets Repair the cable operates cor- voltage from the battery when the key switch is in or replace the rectly but the ignition position.
11 Diagrams 11.1 Electrical diagram Key position Position Contact Function HOURS START L+B+S Engine 1 2 3 4 5 Start key switch Cable side Cable side Starting motor White Brown Blue Yellow Green Black Brown Lift switch Cable side Battery Cable side 1 2 3 1 2 3...
Play Brake cable 1 mm / 0.040 in Cable for the hydrostatic transmission pedals 0 mm / 0 in 12.2 Tightening torques Tightening torques Steering drive 5-10 Nm / 3.5-7 lb ft Steering cable pulley 20-30 Nm / 14-21 lb ft Belt pulley 45-50 Nm / 32-36 lb ft Blades M10 bolt...