Recent content by bcarwell

Clearly you are one of those folks who simply must have the last word, so enjoy, I will leave it that you have been reported to this forum for your unnecessary and libelous statement about my motives and character.

I am an intellectual property attorney and know the copyright laws. I was never seeking to have someone illegally <copy> a copyrighted manual. Finally though some useful information I appreciate that the workshop manuals are virtually useless. Tnx, much appreciated and I'll just wing it.

Whatever. As apparently one who must have the last word, you've got it. And I won't hold my breath for an apology impugning my character which again I noticed went unmentioned but has been reported.

If you re-read my post carefully, I said Husqvarna does not offer service manuals, This could be for any number of reasons- not enough demand, hassle in producing, forcing customers to their sanctioned repair shops, liability for incorrect information, whatever; their call. However, that...

I did NOT know at time of purchase they were unavailable. In my 73 years on this planet and as an engineer I have purchased many, many service manuals- appliances, my tractor, ...You are correct if I did know that I might very well not have purchased. And I resent your insulting my integrity...

I know Husqvarna doesn't offer service manuals, but thought/hoped there would be an aftermarket for them. How else is a fellow DIYer supposed to maintain and fix his $3K out of warranty equipment ? I know why H is doing it obviously- to force you to have absolutely no choice but to go to one...

Chris- I also have a Z254 and have the EXACT SAME PROBLEM. When it first started I could pull the RIGHT steering arm in and the engine kept running. Only pulling the LEFT arm in would kill the engine. Now pulling either arm in will kill the engine. I was told it was a switch problem...

Where can I find a shop manual for my Z 254 ?

How do I get access to the steering arm switches. What needs to be unbolted, what strings or linkages disconnected ? I can provide some pictures if helpful. The engine starts and runs fine but as soon as I bring the steering arms in to go forward the engine dies. I was told it was probably...

BTW I just read in the owners' manual that something can be damaged if only one of the steering arms is moved inwards while it is running. I in fact did this but only for about 5 minutes total when I discovered I could still (barely) drive the ZTR under the car port with only the right steering...

It is a ZTR 254. I really think/hope its just because the linkage is very, very loose on the one side if I could just get at it to tighten it. Or to try replacing switches via the "Remington" method > It is out of warranty but only 3-4 years old and has had very, very light duty and hours. I...

I think I found it. The connector or switch is very loose that the steering arm connects to. But I can't get at it to tighten it. How do you remove the big top metal cover that the arms extend into to access the arm linkages and switches underneath it ? And is there any way to purchase a...

And is the Husqvarna telephone "help" line bogus and inoperable ? I've called, get the recording that they are very busy, but have twice now stayed on the line for an HOUR listening to highly irritating "music" and no one EVER answered. If they are just not answering any more, shame on them...

Now the engine quits when I move EITHER the LEFT or RIGHT steering arms inward. Where are the brake and lap bar switches located ?

I have a 5 year old Husqvarna ZTR. Everything was working fine today. Shut it off, filled with gas. Now it starts up again just fine with both steering arms out as it should. BUT: When I move the LEFT in towards me to drive the engine quits. I can move the RIGHT arm in towards me and the...