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Operators Manual Models:
968999127 / WHF4215ETS
968999129 / WHF4818ETS
968999130 / WHF5218ETS
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
MANUAL NO. 539106502 REV. 01 (01/30/02)
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Thank you for buying an HUSQVARNA! Before operating your new mower, read, understand and follow the important safety instructions and the other instructions contained in this manual. Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. SAFETY REQUIRES GOOD JUDGEMENT, CAREFUL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUC- TIONS AND COMMON SENSE. Congratulations on the purchase of your Husqvarna mower. This manual has been prepared for the owners and operators of the walk-behind
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Table of Contents SAFETY.................................................................................................................... 4 EQUIPMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................................. 5 CUTTING HEIGHT..................................................................................................... 5 MOWER DECK LEVELING ...................................................................................... 5 MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT..........
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SAFETY TRAINING: 1. Read this manual carefully and question your dealer if something is not clear. 2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. 3. Never allow children, teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. 4. Do not mow while people, particularly children, or pets are nearby. PREPARATION: 1. The use of personal protective equipment such as (but not limited to) protection for the eyes, ears, feet and head is recommended. 2. Neve
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SAFETY TRANSPORTATION: Turn off fuel valve and strap mower to trailer. MAINTENANCE: 1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to keep mower in safe operating condition. 2. Engine maintenance should comply with engine manufactures specifications. See the engine manual for specifications. 3. Never store the mower with gas in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark. 4. To reduce the risk of fire, keep the mower free of grass, leaves and excessive grease or oil.
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CUTTING HEIGHT: 1. Stop the mower and disengage the blades. 2. Raise the deck height lever to the transport position. 3. Remove the height adjustment pin and place it in the desired cutting height hole. Move deck height lever down onto the pin and mow. NOTE: anti-scalp rollers must be in the proper position for maximum deck floatation. See the decal on the front deck. MOWER DECK LEVELING: 1. Position mower on a flat surface and stop engine. 2. Check the tire pressure of all four tires. In
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ADJUSTMENTS FRONT DECK BELT ROUTING: FIGURE 3 PUMP BELT 1. Before performing adjustments on pump belt, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire or wires. 2. Check tension on the belt. If it feels loose adjustment will need to be made. 3. Loosen the nut on the bottom of the idler pulley. 4. Slide the idler pulley against the belt, retighten the nut while applying pressure to the idler pulley. (see fig. 6) INTERLOCK SAFETY SYSTEM The interlock modules function is to prevent the engine f
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS: 1. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls their function and how to operate them before operating the mower. 2. Drive levers: Located on each side of the handle control direction of movement. The left lever controls the flow of oil from the left hydro pump to the left wheel motor. The right lever controls the flow of oil from the right hydro pump to the right wheel motor. 3. Ground speed lever: Located in the center of the console. Controls the forward speed of
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING AND OPERATION: 1. Making sure the blades are disengaged, ground speed lever in neutral, the neutral bail locked, and the fuel valve on. 2. Adjust throttle to choke (if needed) turn key to on position. 3. Pull start the engine. Once the engine is running adjust the throttle. 4. Holding down at least one of the operator presence levers, engage blades and set RPM to maximum, but not choked. NOTE: Be sure all persons are clear of area before engaging the blades. To pr
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MAINTENANCE 5. Hardware: Stop engine and remove key thoroughly inspect the entire machine for any missing or loose hardware. Check daily. 6. Air cleaner: Stop engine and remove key. Remove plastic cover and loosen wingnut on the air cleaner. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash or replace if needed. Inspect paper filter and replace if dirty. Check every 25 hours, daily if in very dirty conditions. Fuel efficiency, engine RPM, and available power goes down rapidly if the air filter is dirty. P
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TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Blade lever engaged. Engine won’t start 2. Ground speed lever not in neutral. 3. Fuel valve closed. 4. No fuel. 5. Spark plug wires off. 6. Bad spark plugs. 7. Bad module. 1. Pump bypass valves open. Mower will not move or moves slowly or with 2. Pump drive belt loose or off. difficulty 4. Hydraulic system failure. 5. Air in the hydraulic system. Blades won’t engage 1. Blade belt off of pulleys. 2. Linkage unhooked or not adjusted. 1. Tire pr
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