Husqvarna WHF4817 User manual

Operators Manual Models:
MANUAL NO. 539110585 REV. IR (02/04/04)
968999252 / WHF4817
968999253 / WHF5219
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.

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WARNING
Continuousdedicationtoimproveourproductsrequirethatspecificationsanddesignaresub-
jecttochangewithoutnotice.
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR
OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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Congratulations onthe purchase ofyourHusqvarna mower.Thismanualhas been prepared
fortheownersandoperatorsofthefloatingdeck walk-behindhydrocommercialmowers.Read,
understandand followthesafety andoperating instructions.
WARNING
Failureto follow cautiousoperatingpractices can resultinserious injury totheoperatoror other
persons. Theownermustunderstandtheseinstructions,and must allow only trained persons
who understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower
mustbe of sound mind and body andmustnotbe under the influence of any mindalteringsub-
stance.
CAUTION
1.Keepallshields,guards and safety devices in place and in proper working condition.
2.Stopengineand remove sparkplug wires or remove key before adjusting,servicing, or per-
formingmaintenance.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
If you have any questions pertaining to your mower contact your dealer. To locate the nearest
dealerplease call 1-800-HUSKY-62.
Fortechnical assistancepleasewrite: Husqvarna,7349 StatesvilleRoad, Charlotte,NC,28269
orcall: 1-800-HUSKY-MD.
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ThankyouforbuyingaHUSQVARNA! Beforeoperatingyournewmower,read,understandand
follow the important safety instructions and the other instructions contained in this manual.
Lawnmowersandallpowerequipment,canbepotentiallydangerousifusedimproperly. SAFETY
REQUIRES GOOD JUDGEMENT, CAREFUL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUC-
TIONS AND COMMON SENSE.

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Table of Contents
SAFETY....................................................................................................................4
EQUIPMENTSETUPANDADJUSTMENTS.............................................................5
CUTTINGHEIGHT.....................................................................................................5
MOWER DECK LEVELING ......................................................................................5
MOTIONCONTROLADJUSTMENT..........................................................................6
BELTADJUSTMENTS..............................................................................................6
INTERLOCKSAFETYSYSTEM ...............................................................................6
NEUTRALLOCKADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................7
GROUNDSPEED NEUTRALADJUSTMENT ...........................................................7
GROUNDSPEED LEVER FRICTION.......................................................................7
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................8
MAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................9
MAINTENANCECHART..........................................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................13
©2004 Husqvarna. All right reserved.
Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.

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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. Neverallow children, teenagers,orpeople un-
familiar with these instructions to use the
mower.
4. Donot mow while people, particularly children,
or pets are nearby.
PREPARATION:
1. Theuse ofpersonalprotectiveequipmentsuch
as (but not limited to) protection for the eyes,
ears, feet and head is recommended.
2. Never operate the mower without proper
guards, covers, safety switches and devices
inplaceandproperly functioning. Inspectthese
items daily for their condition and proper op-
eration. If the condition or operation of any of
these devices is questionable they must be
replaced or repaired before using the mower.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area to be mowed and
remove all stones, sticks, wire and other de-
bris that may be thrown by the mower. Also
note or mark other obstacles such as holes,
stumps, etc..
4. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or
wearingopen shoes. Always wear substantial
footwear and long pants.
5. Fill gas tank before starting mower. DO NOT
SMOKE near gasoline containers. Do not fill
gas tank indoors or when engine is hot or run-
ning.Cleanoffanyspilledgasolinebeforestart-
ing the mower.
OPERATION:
1. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Do not operate the mower in wet grass if pos-
sible.
3. Mowacrossslopes. Useextremecautionwhen
mowing or turning on slopes. Always turn to
the downhill side. Do not mow excessively
steep slopes ( mower may tip over and
cause injury or death ).
4. Use caution when backing up.
5. Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other
than grass; or when traveling to and from the
area to be mowed.
6. Never operate the mower with defective, bro-
kenorexcessivelywornparts. Keepallguards,
shields, and safety devices in place and in
proper working order.
SAFETY
7. Donot change the enginegovernorsettings or
over speed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speeds will increase the hazard
of injury and can severely damage your ma-
chine.
8. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from ro-
tating parts when operating mower.
9. Stop the blades and engine before leaving the
operators position for any reason.
10. Never make adjustments to the mower while
engine and/or blades are running.
11. After striking a foreignobject, stop mower and
remove key. Inspect the mower for any dam-
age and repair it immediately before continu-
ing to mow.
12. Never operate this equipment in an enclosed
or confined area without proper ventilation of
the engine exhaust.
13. Do not allow any passengers to ride on the
mower. Keep others away from the mower
when in operation.
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 en-
ginemanufactures specifications. See the en-
gine manual for specifications.
3. Never store the mower with gas in the tank in-
sidea 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.
5. Haveyour mower inspected and serviced each
year by an authorized Husqvarna dealer.
6. Use only authentic Husqvarna replacement
parts to insure the safety and quality of your
mower is maintained.
7. Safety decals should be replaced if they are
missing or illegible. Decals can be purchased
from your Husqvarna dealer.
8. The hydraulic system including all hoses and
fittings should be checked frequently for wear
or leaks. Never check for leaks with your
hands, use a piece of cardboard or wood. Hy-
draulicoil under pressure could be injected into
your body and must be surgically removed
within a few hours.

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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
sidewherethefrontframe connectsto the rear
deck. (See FIG 1) A pry bar can be used to
align the holes.
FIGURE1
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS
4. Line up the back edge of the front frame with
the front edge of the wheel motor mount so
they are parallel and tighten the hardware.
5. Remove the hood from the frame and install
the deck belt. Be sure the belt is still wrapped
around the clutch pulley under the rear
deck.(See FIG 2)
6. With the hood off, mount the muffler on the
engineusingtheprovidedhardware. Reinstall
hood.
7. Cut the plastic wire ties holding the operator
presence levers down.
8. Check tire pressure in all four tires. (rear tires
15 PSI, front tires 20-25 PSI)
9. Check engine oil with dipstick. Add if needed
perengine manufactures specifications.(See
engine manual)
10. Check hydraulic oil level. Should be an 1.0”
below the bottom of the fill tube.
11. Mount the discharge chute to the front deck
using the fasteners provided on the deck.
CUTTING HEIGHT:
1. Stop the mower and disengage the blades.
2. Raisethe deck height lever to the transport po-
sition.
3. Removethe height adjustment pinandplace 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 en-
gine.
2. Check the tire pressure of all four tires. Infla-
tion should be 15 psi.
3. Place two2x4’sonedge underthecutting deck
fromfront to rear andlowerthedeckdownonto
the 2x4’s.
4. Adjustthe fourupperchainbolts“H”tothecen-
terof the slot in the deck lift arms. NOTE: make
sure deck lift blocks are tightly bolted to the
frame .
5. Check chains for equal tension. If unequal,
adjust upper chain bolt in slot.
6. Place deck in the 5" cutting height and mea-
surefrom the cutting edgeof the blade toa flat
surface to check deck cutting height.