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.
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 INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE. Congratulations on the purchase of your Husqvarna mower.
Table of Contents SAFETY.................................................................................................................... 4 EQUIPMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................. 5 CUTTING HEIGHT..................................................................................................... 5 MOWER DECK LEVELING ...................................................................................... 5 MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT ...................
TRAINING: SAFETY 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. 7. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS CUTTING HEIGHT: 1. Uncrate mower 2. Lift up on handles until mower is level. 3. Using the hardware provided in the literature package, insert 3 bolts per side into the frame side where the front frame connects to the rear deck. (See FIG 1) A pry bar can be used to align the holes. 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.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Engine must kill if blades are engaged without at least one O.P. lever held down. 2. Engine must kill if the neutral lock bail is unlocked 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 unsafe condition.
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. Adjust if necessary. Tighten jam nut on the tracking bolt. With the ground speed lever to the rear, turn the ground speed stop bolt until it just contacts the bottom of the ground speed lever. See Figure 3. Tighten jam nut on ground speed stop bolt.
OPERATION CONTROLS: 1. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls their function and how to operate them before operating the mower. 6. Tracking knob: Located on the front side of the ground speed lever. If the mower will not travel in a straight line on a smooth surface, turn the tracking knob the proper direction until it straightens out. 2. Drive levers: Located on each side of the handle control direction of movement.
MAINTENANCE 1. Engine oil level: Check daily with engine cold and on a flat surface. Remove the dipstick and wipe clean. Reinsert the dipstick all the way, but do not screw down. Remove the dipstick and check oil level. If oil level is low add oil. Use engine manufacturers specs for type of oil. of clean oil on the filter gasket before installing. Fill engine with oil using manufacturers specs, see Kawasaki owner’s manual.
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.
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 storage.
MAINTENACNE CHART Maintenance Maintance Interval (hours) Daily 25 50 100 200 250 500 X X X X Engine (4) Check oil level Change oil and filter (1) Clean the air filter’s (3) Replace air filter’s (3) Check for fuel and oil leakage Clean cooling flanges (3) Check cooling air inlet Replace fuel filter Replace plugs X Check oil level Check for oil leaks Change hydraulic oil (2) Change oil filter (2) X X Check battery Check the safety system X X X X X X X X X X Hydraulics Electrical Lubricate Lef
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Engine won’t start 1. Blade switch engaged. 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 or moves slowly or with difficulty 1. Pump bypass valves open. 2. Pump drive belt loose or off. 4. Hydraulic system failure. 5. Air in the hydraulic system. Blades won’t engage 1. Blade belt off of pulleys. 2. Blown fuse. Uneven cut 1. Tire pressure uneven. 2.