Husqvarna HUV 4214, HUV 4414-XP, HUV 4414 User Manual

2009HUV4214,HUV4414,and

HUV4414-XPOwner’sManual

GasolineUtilityVehicles

NOTICE

Warrantyinformationappearsattheendofthismanual.Nootherwarranties,expressorimplied,arecontainedherein.

Yourauthorizedrepresentativecheckedthevehiclebeforeitwasdeliveredtoyouandwillprovideyouacopyofthe

completedvehiclewarrantyregistrationform.

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manualmaybephotocopied,reproduced,ortranslatedtoanotherlanguagewithoutthewrittenconsentofHusqvarna,

Inc.

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Husqvarnareservestherighttomakedesignchangestovehicleswithoutobligationtomakethesechangeson

unitspreviouslysold.

ThesevehiclesdonotconformtoFederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandardsforautomobilesortoFMVSS500for

low-speedvehicles,andarenotequippedforoperationonpublicstreets,roads,orhighways.

Copyright©2008

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FOREWORD

ThankyouforchoosingHusqvarna,aworldleaderinoutdoorproducts.Y ouhavechosenthenestutilityvehicleon
themarket.PleaseprotectyourinvestmentandensurethatyourHusqvarnavehicleprovidesyearsofreliable,superior
performancebyreadingandfollowingthemaintenanceinstructionsinthismanual.

Yourcomfortandsafetyareimportanttous,soweurgeyoutoreadandfollowthestep-by-stepoperatinginstructions
andsafetyproceduresinthismanual.Theseinstructionsmustbefollowedinordertoavoidtheriskofseverepersonal
injury.Ifyourentorloanyourvehicletoothers,werecommendthatyouaskthemtoreadthismanualbeforethey
operatethevehicle.

Husqvarnaproductsarebackedbyacustomersupportsystemdesignedtoofferyoufast,courteousservice.Inthe
eventthatyourHusqvarnavehicleneedsrepairsorservice,werecommendthatyourlocalauthorizedHusqvarna
representativeperformthem.ForthenameandaddressoftheHusqvarnarepresentativenearestyou,logontoour
websiteatwww.usa.husqvarna.com.Ifyouwouldprefertowritetous,directyourletterto:Husqvarna,Attention:
MarketingServices,7349StatesvilleRd.,Charlotte,NC28269USA.Y ourlocalauthorizedHusqvarnarepresentative
canalsoprovidetechnicaladvice,parts,andservicemanuals.

Wehopeyouwillconsiderthisowner’smanualapermanentpartofyourHusqvarnavehicle.Ifyousellthevehicle,
pleaseincludethemanualsothatthenextownerwillhavetheimportantoperating,safety,andmaintenanceinformation
itcontains.Translatedowner’smanualscanbedownloadedfromtheHusqvarnawebsiteatwww.usa.husqvarna.com.

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

SafetyDecalandFeatureIdentication..................................................................................................................5

PracticeSafety.....................................................................................................................................................8

Proposition65–StateofCalifornia........................................................................................................................8

SafetyDetails.......................................................................................................................................................9

GeneralWarnings...............................................................................................................................................10

GeneralInformation............................................................................................................................................12

ModelIdentication.............................................................................................................................................12

ControlsandIndicators.......................................................................................................................................13

Roll-OverProtectiveStructureandSeatBelts.......................................................................................................18

SeatLatchandAdjustment.................................................................................................................................19

Pre-OperationandDailySafetyChecklist.............................................................................................................20

DrivingInstructions.............................................................................................................................................21

BedLatch..........................................................................................................................................................24

BedLockingPin.................................................................................................................................................25

RearShockAbsorbers........................................................................................................................................25

LoadingandUnloadingCargo.............................................................................................................................26

VehicleLoadCapacities......................................................................................................................................26

TowingwiththeVehicle.......................................................................................................................................27

TransportingonaTrailer.....................................................................................................................................28

Storage..............................................................................................................................................................28

Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................30

PeriodicServiceSchedule...................................................................................................................................31

PeriodicLubricationSchedule.............................................................................................................................33

BrakeFluidReservoir.........................................................................................................................................34

EngineOil..........................................................................................................................................................35

GearcaseLubrication..........................................................................................................................................40

AirIntakeSystem...............................................................................................................................................42

FuelingInstructions.............................................................................................................................................43

Battery...............................................................................................................................................................44

UsingABoosterBattery(JumpStarting)..............................................................................................................45

CleaningtheVehicle...........................................................................................................................................46

Accessories........................................................................................................................................................47

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SubsequentOwnerRegistration..........................................................................................................................48

VehicleSpecications.........................................................................................................................................48

Warranties..........................................................................................................................................................50

EmissionsControl...............................................................................................................................................53

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SafetyDecalandFeatureIdentication

SAFETYDECALANDFEATUREIDENTIFICATION

Thefollowingpagescontainsafetydecalandfeatureidenticationinformation.Fordetailedinformationonspecic
features,readtheappropriatesectioninthismanual.

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SafetyDecalandFeatureIdentication

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• Do not modify or remove Roll-over Protective Structure (ROPS).

• Replace ROPS if damaged. Do not attempt repair.

• Use seat belts during operation. Do not jump from vehicle.

• Keep away from drop-offs, steep slopes, and unstable
surfaces.

CCI 102961201

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1101609401

2102459401Decal,YoungDriverWarning(onROPS)

3102961201Decal,ROPSWarning(onROPS)

4103526501Decal,BedLatchOperation(onbedlatch)

5103532701

Decal,CrushAreaWarning(behindseat,near

cargobed,driverandpassengerside)

Decal,DOT5BrakeFluid(insidefrontcargo

compartment)

6103619901

Decal,CabCOWarning(withcabdoorkit

accessory)

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2102458901Decal,HotPartsWarning(onframe,driverside)8103596501

3102460201

4103500701Decal,OperatingInstructions(oninstrumentpanel)

5103526201

6103579901

Decal,TrailerHitchT ongueWeightNotice(on

trailer/receiverhitch)

Decal,RotatingPartsWarning(onframe,driver

andpassengerside)

Decal,VehicleLoadingInstructions(onseat

support)

Decal,FuelLoadingWarning(onfender,above

fuelcap)

7103582401Decal,WinchSafetyWarning(withwinchoption)

Decal,GroundWarning(onvehicleframe,near

battery)

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PracticeSafety

PRACTICESAFETY

Figure1PracticeSafety

Safetysignslikeyouseeabovemayatrstseemshocking,buttheirimpactismildcomparedwiththereality
ofseverepersonalinjury.

Yoursafetyandsatisfactionareoftheutmostimportancetous.Thatiswhybeforeoperatingthevehicle,weurge
youtoreviewtheinformationinthismanual.UnderstandandbecomefamiliarwiththeDANGER,WARNING,and
CAUTIONstatementsandproceduresitcontains,alongwiththesafetydecalsthatareafxedtoyourvehicle.

Taketimetounderstandthelanguageofsafety.Itisalanguagethatcansaveyourlife.

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PROPOSITION65–STATEOFCALIFORNIA

WARNING

•Thisproductcontainsoremitschemicalsorsubstancesthathavebeendeterminedbythestateof
Californiatocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.

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SafetyDetails

SAFETYDETAILS

WARNING

•Thisowner’smanualshouldbereadcompletelybeforeattemptingtodriveorservicethevehicle.
Failuretofollowtheinstructionsinthismanualcouldresultinpropertydamage,severepersonal
injury,ordeath.

Itisimportanttonotethatsomevitalstatementsthroughoutthismanualandonthedecalsafxedtothevehicleare
precededbythewordsDANGER,WARNING,orCAUTION.Foryourprotection,werecommendthatyoutakespecial
noticeofthesesafetyprecautions.Safetyprecautionsareessentialandmustbefollowed.

Ifanyoftheoperationorwarningdecalsonthevehiclebecomedamaged,havebeenremoved,orcannotbeeasily
read,theyshouldbereplacedimmediatelytoavoidpossiblepropertydamage,personalinjury ,ordeath.Contact
yourdealer.

DANGER

•ADANGERindicatesanimmediatehazardthatwillresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.

WARNING

•AWARNINGindicatesanimmediatehazardthatcouldresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.

CAUTION

•ACAUTIONwiththesafetyalertsymbolindicatesahazardorunsafepracticethatcouldresultin

minorpersonalinjury.

CAUTION

•ACAUTIONwithoutthesafetyalertsymbolindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationthatcould

resultinpropertydamage.

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GeneralWarnings

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1.Removenegativebatterycable.

2.Removepositivebatterycable.

Connectbatterycablesinreverseorder.

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GENERALWARNINGS

Thefollowingsafetystatementsmustbeheededwheneverthevehicleisbeingoperated,repaired,orserviced.
SeeSafetyDecalandFeatureIdenticationonpage5.Otherspecicsafetystatementsappearthroughout
thismanualandonthevehicle.

DANGER

•Battery–Explosivegases!Donotsmoke.Keepsparksandamesawayfromthevehicleandservice
area.Ventilatewhenchargingoroperatingvehicleinanenclosedarea.Wearafullfaceshieldand
rubbergloveswhenworkingonornearbatteries.

•Gasoline–Flammable!Explosive!Donotsmoke.Keepsparksandamesawayfromthevehicleand
servicearea.Serviceonlyinawell-ventilatedarea.

•Donotoperategasolinevehicleinanenclosedareawithoutproperventilation.Theengineproduces
carbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless,deadlypoison.

•Thevehiclewillnotprovideprotectionfromlightning,yingobjects,orotherstorm-relatedhazards.
Ifcaughtinastormwhiledrivingthisvehicle,exitthevehicleandseekshelterinaccordancewith
applicablesafetyguidelinesforyourlocation.

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GeneralWarnings

WARNING

•Theengineproducescarbonmonoxide,whichisadeadly,odorless,colorlessgasthatcanquickly
accumulateinanenclosedcab.Donotruntheengineinaparkedvehiclewithoutpropercab
ventilation.Movetofreshairifyoufeelnausea,headache,dizziness,drowsiness,orweakness.

•Followtheproceduresexactlyasstatedinthismanual,andheedallDANGER,WARNING,and

CAUTIONstatementsinthismanualaswellasthoseonthevehicle.

•Donotleavechildrenunattendedonvehicle.

•Childrenrequiringachildsafetyseatmustnotrideonthevehicle.Complywithstateandlocallaws

pertainingtochildsafety.

•Thedriverandpassengermustberestrainedatalltimeswiththeseatbeltsprovidedtohelpprevent

injuryintheeventofsuddenbraking,collision,orroll-over.

•Nomorethantwopersonsperbenchseatatonetime.Donotallowpeopletorideinanypartofthe

vehiclethatisnotequippedwithaseatandaseatbelt.Donotallowapassengertoholdachildinhis
orherlapwhilethevehicleismoving.

•Priortoleavingthevehicleunattendedorservicingthevehicle,settheparkbrake,placethe

Forward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRALposition,turnthekeyswitchtotheOFFposition,andremove
thekey.Chockthewheelswhenservicingthevehicle.

•Improperuseofthevehicleorfailuretoproperlymaintainitcouldresultindecreasedvehicle

performance,severepersonalinjury,ordeath.

•Anymodicationorchangetothevehiclethataffectsthestabilityorhandlingofthevehicle,or

increasesmaximumvehiclespeedbeyondfactoryspecications,couldresultinseverepersonal
injuryordeath.

•Thediameterofalltiresonthevehiclemustbeequal;otherwisethefour-wheeldrivesystemwillnot

operateasintendedandcouldresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.Neverinstalltiresofdifferent
diametersonthevehicle.

•Checkthevehicleforproperlocationofallvehiclesafetyandoperationdecalsandmakesuretheyare

inplaceandareeasytoread.

•Forvehicleswithcargobeds,removeallcargobeforeraisingthebedorservicingthevehicle.Ifthe

vehicleisequippedwithaproprod,ensurethatitissecurelyengagedwhilebedisraised.Donot
closebeduntilallpersonsareclearofcargobedarea.Keephandsclearofallcrushareas.Donot
dropcargobed;lowergentlyandkeepentirebodyclear.Failuretoheedthiswarningcouldresultin
severepersonalinjuryordeath.

•Onlytrainedtechniciansshouldserviceorrepairthevehicle.Anyonedoingevensimplerepairsor

serviceshouldhaveknowledgeandexperienceinelectricalandmechanicalrepair.Theappropriate
instructionsmustbeusedwhenperformingmaintenance,service,oraccessoryinstallation.

•Toavoidunintentionallystartingthevehicle:
–Disconnectbatterycables,negative(–)cablerst(Figure2).

–Disconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugs.

•Frameground–Donotallowtoolsorothermetalobjectstocontactframewhendisconnectingbattery

cablesorotherelectricalwiring.Donotallowapositivewiretotouchthevehicleframe,engine,or
anyothermetalcomponent.

•Wearsafetyglassesorapprovedeyeprotectionwhenservicingthevehicle.Wearafullfaceshieldand

rubbergloveswhenworkingonornearbatteries.

•Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelrysuchasrings,watches,chains,etc.,whenservicingthevehicle.

•Useinsulatedtoolswhenworkingnearbatteriesorelectricalconnections.Useextremecautionto

avoidshortingofcomponentsorwiring.

•Whenservicingthevehiclewithpartofthevehicleonjackstands,donotoperatetheenginewiththe

Forward/ReversehandleineithertheFORWARDorREVERSEposition.Thefour-wheeldrivesystem
mayengageanywheel(s),frontorrear,dependingonthemodeselected(Figure3).

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GeneralInformation

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GENERALINFORMATION

Thismanualincludesoperatingprocedures,maintenance,andregularservicinginformationforallHUV4214,HUV
4414,andHUV4414-XPvehicles.Alloperatingprocedures,maintenance,andregularservicingareidentical
unlessotherwisenoted.

MODELIDENTIFICATION

Theserialnumberofeachvehicleisprintedonabarcodedecalmountedontheframebelowthesteeringwheel
(Example:RC0601-123456)(Figure4).Thereisalsoasecondserialnumberdecalmountedontherearbodyframe
abovetheengine.SeefollowingNOTE.

NOTE:Havethevehicleserialnumberavailablewhenorderingpartsormakinginquiries.

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ControlsandIndicators

SERIAL NUMBER

SD0601-123456

P O BOX 204658
AUGUSTA GA 30917

190

Figure4SerialNumber

CONTROLSANDINDICATORS

SeeGeneralWarningsonpage10.

WARNING

•Beforeallowinganyonetodrivethevehicle,makesurethedriverisfamiliarwithallcontrolsand
operatingprocedures.

•DonotshifttheForward/Reversehandlewhilethevehicleisinmotion.

•EnginemustbeatidlebeforeshiftingtheForward/Reversehandle.Failuretodosomayresultin

injurytoinattentivepassengersand(or)damagetothevehicle.

•Toavoidunintentionallystartingorrollingthevehicle,settheparkbrake,placetheForward/Reverse

handleintheNEUTRALposition,turnthekeyswitchtotheOFFposition,andremovethekeywhen
leavingthevehicle.

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ControlsandIndicators

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KEYSWITCH

Thekeyswitch(7)ismountedontheinstrumentpaneltotherightofthesteeringcolumn(Figure5).Ithasthree
positions:OFF ,ON,andSTART .

Tostartthevehicle,placetheForward/ReversehandleintheNEUTRALpositionandturnthekeytotheSTART
position,andholditthereuntiltheenginestarts.Activatethechoke(14)asnecessary.Iftheenginedoesnotstartafter
10-15seconds,releasethekeyandrepeattheprocedure.Oncetheenginestarts,releasethekeyanditwillreturnto
theONposition.Theenginewillidleinneutral.TheenginewillcontinuetoidleuntilthekeyisturnedtotheOFF
position.SeefollowingW ARNING,CAUTION,andNOTE.

WARNING

•Movingparts!Keepclearoftheenginecompartmentwhiletheengineisrunning.

CAUTION

•DonotshifttheForward/Reversehandlewhiletheacceleratorpedalispressed.Shiftthehandleonly
whenthevehicleisatacompletestopandtheengineisatidle.Failuretoheedthiscautioncould
resultindamagetothetransmission.

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ControlsandIndicators

NOTE:ThekeycanberemovedonlywhenthekeyswitchisintheOFFposition.

FORWARD/REVERSECONTROL

TheForward/Reversehandle(6)islocatedontherightsideoftheinstrumentpanel(Figure5).Thehandlehasthree
distinctpositions:FORWARD(A),NEUTRAL(B),andREVERSE(C).Pushthehandleuptooperatethevehicleinthe
forwarddirection,orpullthehandledowntooperatethevehicleinreverse.Theenginecanbestartedonlywhen
thehandleisintheNEUTRAL(middle)position.TheenginemustbeatidlebeforeshiftingtheForward/Reverse
handle.SeeprecedingWARNINGSandCAUTION.

Thisvehicleoperatesatareducedspeedinreverse.

ACCELERATORPEDAL

Theacceleratorpedal(1)isthepedalfarthesttotheright(Figure5).

WiththeenginerunningandtheForward/ReversehandleintheFORWARDorREVERSEposition,vehiclespeed
willincreaseastheacceleratorpedalispressed.Whentheacceleratorpedalisreleased,itwillreturntotheoriginal
positionandtheenginewillidle.SeeprecedingWARNINGSandCAUTION.

BRAKEPEDAL

Thebrakepedal(2)islocatedtotheimmediateleftoftheacceleratorpedal(Figure5).T osloworstopthevehicle,
pressthebrakepedal.

PARKBRAKEHANDLE

Theparkbrakehandle(5)islocatedbetweenthedriverandpassengerseats(Figure6).T oengagetheparkbrake,
rstapplypressuretothebrakepedal,thenpullupontheparkbrakehandleuntilhandlelatchesintoplace.T o
disengage,liftleverbeneathhandle,thenpushhandledown.Foradjustmentofparkbrake,seePerformance

Inspectiononpage20.SeefollowingWARNING.

WARNING

•Theparkbrakehasanover-centerlockingfeatureandshouldbermlylockedtopreventthevehicle
fromrolling.

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ControlsandIndicators

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PARKBRAKEWARNINGLIGHT

Theparkbrakewarninglight(10)islocatedontheinstrumentpaneljusttotheleftofthesteeringcolumn(Figure

5).Thewarninglightindicatesthattheparkbrakehasbeenengaged.Thevehicleshouldneverbedrivenwiththe

parkbrakeengaged.Ifthewarninglightremainsonaftertheparkbrakehasbeenfullydisengaged,haveatrained
techniciancheckthevehicle.

FRONTAXLECONTROL

Thefrontdriveunitengagementlever(3)islocatedontherightsideoftheinstrumentpanel(Figure5).Thehandlehas
twopositionsmarked4X4and4X2.Pushthehandleuptoengagethefrontwheeldriveunitorpushthehandledown
todisengagetheunit.Theengagementleverwasdesignedtobeshiftedwhilethevehicleisinmotionsomomentumis
notlostwhileoperatingonslipperyterrain.Thelevershouldalsobedisengagedwhilethevehicleisinmotion.

WARNING

•Donotoperatethevehicleonimprovedsurfaces(concrete,asphalt,etc.)in“4X4”mode.Doingso
increasessteeringeffort,tirewear,andshiftingeffort.

DIFFERENTIALLOCKCONTROL

Thereardifferentiallockcontrolhandle(4)islocatedontherightsideoftheinstrumentpanel(Figure5).Thehandle
hastwopositionsmarkedDIFFwithalockedpadlockiconandDIFFwithanunlockedpadlockicon.Pushthehandle
uptoengagethedifferentiallockorpullthehandledowntodisengagethedifferentiallock.

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