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Operators Manual Models:
968999252 / WHF4817
968999253 / WHF5219
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
MANUAL NO. 539110585 REV. IR (02/04/04)
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Thank you for buying a 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 floating dec
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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 7. Do not change the engine governor settings or dealer if something is not clear. over speed the engine. Operating the engine 2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and at excessive speeds will increase the hazard proper use of the equipment. of injury and can severely damage your ma- 3. Never allow children, teenagers, or people un- chine. familiar with these instructions to use the 8. Keep hands, feet and clothing away fro
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS CUTTING HEIGHT: 1. Uncrate mower 1. Stop the mower and disengage the blades. 2. Lift up on handles until mower is level. 2. Raise the deck height lever to the transport po- 3. Using the hardware provided in the literature sition. package, insert 3 bolts per side into the frame 3. Remove the height adjustment pin and place it side where the front frame connects to the rear in the desired cutting height hole. Move deck deck. (See FIG 1) A pry bar can be used to height l
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Engine must kill if blades are engaged without FRONT DECK BELT ROUTING: at least one O.P. lever held down. 2. Engine must kill if the neutral lock bail is un- locked from the drive levers without holding down at least one O.P. lever. 3. Engine must not start unless blades are off and the neutral lock bail is locked in the drive levers. 4. Do not operate the mower if the interlock safety system allows operation or starting in any un- safe condition. NEUTRAL LOCK ADJUSTMEN
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS bolt and tracking knob will need to be turned in the appropriate direction until the tires stop. Move ground speed lever to the fast position and back to stop. Verify that the tires stop. Ad- just if necessary. Tighten jam nut on the track- ing bolt. With the ground speed lever to the rear, turn the ground speed stop bolt until it just con- tacts the bottom of the ground speed lever. See Figure 3. Tighten jam nut on ground speed stop bolt. Reverify that all the tires stop w
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OPERATION CONTROLS: 1. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls their 6. Tracking knob: Located on the front side of the function and how to operate them before oper- ground speed lever. If the mower will not travel ating the mower. in a straight line on a smooth surface, turn the tracking knob the proper direction until it straight- 2. Drive levers: Located on each side of the handle ens out. control direction of movement. The left lever controls the flow of oil from the left hydro pump 7. Ke
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MAINTENANCE 1. Engine oil level: Check daily with engine cold of clean oil on the filter gasket before install- and on a flat surface. Remove the dipstick and ing. Fill engine with oil using manufacturers wipe clean. Reinsert the dipstick all the way, specs, see Kawasaki owner’s manual. Start but do not screw down. Remove the dipstick engine and idle slowly to allow the oil to recoat and check oil level. If oil level is low add oil. the interior of the engine and then inspect for Use engine manu
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MAINTENANCE CUTTER HOUSING SPINDLE ASSEMBLYS Grease housings once weekly or every 40 to 50 hours of use. Use a good synthetic grease. Pump grease in until a small amount purges from the popet on the underside of the deck. Check the torque of the pulley bolt (45 ft/lbs) should be maintained. SPINDLE ASSEMBLY ZERK SPECIAL BOLT LOCKWASHER HEAVY WASHER PULLEY TOP DUST CAP SHAFT SEAL 539108763 SPACER BEARING BUSHING HOUSING POPPET SPACER BUSHING BEARING SPACER SHAFT SEAL BOTTOM DUST CAP BLADE SPACERS
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MAINTENANCE WINTER STORAGE To prepare your Husqvarna mower for winter storage, perform the routine maintenance and necessary adjustments and record the part numbers of worn or broken parts so they may be ordered and replaced before the next mowing season. Use only authentic Husqvarna replacement parts to insure proper fit and the saftey of your mower is maintained. Treat the fuel in the tank with a fuel stablizer (such as STA-BIL). This will minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during sto
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MAINTENACNE CHART Maintenance Maintance Interval (hours) Daily 25 50 100 200 250 500 Engine (4) Check oil level X Change oil and filter (1) X Clean the air filter’s (3) X Replace air filter’s (3) X Check for fuel and oil leakage X Clean cooling flanges (3) X Check cooling air inlet X Replace fuel filter X Replace plugs X Hydraulics Check oil level X Check for oil leaks X Change hydraulic oil (2) XX Change oil filter (2) XX Electrical Check battery X Check the safety system X Lubricate Left and r
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TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Blade switch engaged. Engine won’t start 2. Neutral lock bail not locked. 3. Fuel valve closed. 4. No fuel. 5. Spark plug wires off. 6. Bad spark plugs. 7. Blown fuse. Mower will not move 1. Pump bypass valves open. 2. Pump drive belt loose or off. or moves slowly or with difficulty 4. Hydraulic system failure. 5. Air in the hydraulic system. Blades won’t engage 1. Blade belt off of pulleys. 2. Blown fuse. 1. Tire pressure uneven. Uneven cu
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