Operators Manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. MANUAL NO. 539106502 REV. 01 (01/30/02) Models: 968999127 / WHF4215ETS 968999129 / WHF4818ETS 968999130 / WHF5218ETS...
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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.
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. To reduce the risk of fire, keep the mower free of grass, leaves and excessive grease or oil. 5. Have your 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Clean around the filter and the drain plug on the bottom side of the tank. Remove the filter and allow any oil to drain from the filter head. Then replace with new filter. Use only Husqvarna p/n 102606, filter which has a bypass valve and the correct micron filter. Remove one of the hydraulic lines from the bottom of the tank and allow the tank to drain, reinstall the hydraulic line.
PROBLEM Engine won’t start Mower will not move or moves slowly or with difficulty Blades won’t engage Uneven cut Cut is ragged Mower moves when in neutral position Mower pulls left or right When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. TROUBLE SHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSES 1.