The Husqvarna Limited Warranty appears on the last pages of this manual. No other warranties, express or
implied, are contained herein. Your authorized representative checked the vehicle before it was delivered to
you and will provide you a copy of the completed vehicle warranty registration form.
Husqvarna is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the
use of the material in this manual.
This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of
this manual may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the written consent
of Husqvarna.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Husqvarna reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without notice and without the
obligation of making changes to units previously sold.
These vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for automobiles or to FMVSS 500
for low-speed vehicles, and are not equipped for operation on public streets, roads, or highways.
Thank you for choosing Husqvarna, a world leader in outdoor products. You have chosen the finest utility
vehicle on the market. Please protect your investment and ensure that your Husqvarna vehicle provides years
of reliable, superior performance by reading and following the maintenance instructions in this manual.
Your comfort and safety are important to us, so we urge you to read and follow the step-by-step operating
instructions and safety precautions in this manual. These instructions must be followed in order to avoid the
risk of severe personal injury. If you rent or loan your vehicle to others, we recommend that you ask them to
read this manual before they operate the vehicle.
Husqvarna products are backed by a customer support system designed to offer you fast, courteous service.
In the event that your Husqvarna vehicle needs repairs or service, we recommend that your local authorized
Husqvarna representative perform them. For the name and address of the Husqvarna representative nearest
you, logon to our web site at www.usa.husqvarna.com. If you would prefer to write to us, direct your letter to:
Husqvarna, Attention: Marketing Services, 7349 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269 USA. Your local authorized Husqvarna representative can also provide technical advice, parts, and service manuals.
We hope you will consider this owner’s manual a permanent part of your Husqvarna vehicle. If you sell the
vehicle, please include the manual so that the next owner will have the important operating, safety, and maintenance information it contains. Translated owner’s manuals can be downloaded from the Husqvarna web
site at www.usa.husqvarna.com/huv.
Below is a quick reference table of items that will help you maintain this vehicle. These parts can be purchased from your authorized Husqvarna dealer.
Safety signs like you see above may at first seem shocking, but their impact is mild
compared with the reality of severe personal injury.
Your safety and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to Husqvarna. That is why
before operating the vehicle, we urge you to review the information in this manual.
Understand and become familiar with the DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION statements and procedures it contains, along with the safety decals that are affixed to your
vehicle.
Take time to understand the language of safety. It is a language that can save your life.
PROPOSITION 65 – STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ý WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals or substances that have been determined by the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• This owner’s manual should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the
vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could result in property damage,
severe personal injury, or death.
It is important to note that some vital statements throughout this manual and on the decals affixed to the vehicle are preceded by the words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. For your protection, we recommend that
you take special notice of these safety precautions. Safety precautions are essential and must be followed.
If any of the operation or warning decals on the vehicle become damaged, have been removed, or cannot be
easily read, they should be replaced immediately to avoid possible property damage, personal injury, or
death. Contact your Husqvarna dealer.
ý DAN G ER
• A DANGER indicates an immediate hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death.
ý WARNING
• A WARNING indicates an immediate hazard that could result in severe personal injury or
death.
ý CAUTION
• A CAUTION with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that could
result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
CAUTION
• A CAUTION without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation that potentially could result
in property damage.
The following safety statements must be heeded whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or serviced. Vehicle feature identification information is also included beginning on page 4. Other specific safety
statements appear throughout this manual and on the vehicle.
ý
DANG E R
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full
face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Gasoline – Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the
vehicle and service area. Service only in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate gasoline vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine
produces carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
• A Husqvarna vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other stormrelated hazards. If caught in a storm while driving a Husqvarna vehicle, exit the vehicle and
seek shelter in accordance with applicable safety guidelines for your location.
ý WARNING
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Prior to leaving the vehicle unattended or servicing the vehicle, set the park brake, place the
Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the OFF position,
and remove the key. Chock the wheels when servicing the vehicle.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance, severe personal injury, or death.
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle,
or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe
personal injury or death.
• Check the vehicle for proper location of all vehicle safety and operation decals and make sure
they are in place and are easy to read.
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is
raised. Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all
crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed
this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or
accessory installation.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect battery cables, negative (–) cable first (Figure 1).
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or other electrical wiring. Do not allow a positive wire to touch
the vehicle frame, engine, or any other metal component.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face
shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the
vehicle.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
The serial number of each HUV4213 vehicle is printed on a bar code decal mounted on the frame directly
above the accelerator pedal (Example: SH0501-583947) (Figure 2). There is also a second serial number
decal mounted on the front body frame behind the instrument panel. The instrument panel must be removed
to view this decal. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Have the vehicle serial number available when ordering parts or making inquiries.
• Before allowing anyone to drive the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls
and operating procedures.
• Do not tamper with the governor. Doing so will void the warranty, as well as damage the
engine and other components, and could result in property damage, personal injury, or death
due to unsafe speeds.
• Do not shift the Forward/Reverse handle while the vehicle is in motion.
• Engine must be at idle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Failure to do so may result
in injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• To avoid unintentionally starting or rolling the vehicle, set the park brake, place the Forward/
Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the OFF position, and remove
the key when leaving the vehicle.
• With the differential lock engaged, vehicle turning functions are greatly reduced. To prevent
loss of vehicle control when differential lock is engaged, do not operate vehicle at speeds
greater than half throttle and use caution when attempting to turn the vehicle.
KEY SWITCH
The key switch is mounted on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column (Figure 3). It has three
positions: OFF, ON, and START. To start the vehicle, place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL
position and turn the key past the ON position to the START position and hold until the engine is running
smoothly. Release the key and it will return to the ON position and the engine should idle.The engine will con-
tinue to idle until the key is turned to the OFF position. See following WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
Figure 3 Key Switch
ý WARNING
• Moving parts! Keep clear of the engine compartment while the engine is running.
• Do not “rev” the engine for long periods of time while the Forward/Reverse handle is in the
NEUTRAL position. Failure to heed this caution could result in damage to the unitized
transaxle.
• Do not shift the Forward/Reverse handle while the accelerator pedal is pressed. Shift the
handle only when the vehicle is at a complete stop. Failure to heed this caution could result in
damage to the unitized transaxle.
NOTE: The key can be removed only when the key switch is in the OFF position.
FORWARD/REVERSE CONTROL
The Forward/Reverse handle is located on the seat support panel (Figure 4). The handle has three distinct
positions: F (FORWARD), N (NEUTRAL), and R (REVERSE). Rotate the handle towards the driver (FOR-
WARD) to operate the vehicle in the forward direction, or towards the passenger (REVERSE) to operate the
vehicle in reverse. The engine can be started only when the handle is in the straight up position (NEUTRAL).
The engine must be at idle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. See WARNING and CAUTION on
page 10.
FNR
Figure 4 Forward/Reverse Handle
Husqvarna vehicles operate at a reduced speed in reverse. The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when
the Forward/Reverse handle is in the REVERSE position.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The accelerator pedal is the pedal on the right, with the word GO molded into it (Figure 5).
With the engine running and the Forward/Reverse handle in the FORWARD or REVERSE position, vehicle
speed will increase as the accelerator pedal is pressed. When the accelerator pedal is released, it will return
to the original position and the engine will idle. See WARNING and CAUTION on page 10.
The brake pedal is the large pedal on the left with the word STOP molded into it (Figure 5). To slow or stop
the vehicle, press the brake pedal (Figure 6).
Figure 5 Accelerator and Brake PedalFigure 6 Brake Pedal
PARK BRAKE
The park brake handle is located between the driver and passenger seats. To engage the park brake, first
apply pressure to the brake pedal, and then pull up on the park brake handle until handle latches into place.
To disengage, pull up on the handle and press the button on the end of the handle. Push handle down. See
following WARNING.
ý WARNING
• The park brake has multiple locking positions and should be firmly locked to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
CHOKE
The choke is located on the seat support panel below and to the left of the driver’s left knee. If the vehicle is
hard to start in cool or cold temperatures, activate choke: Pull the choke handle out to activate. Release the
handle when the engine begins to run smoothly (Figure 7).