Husqvarna WHF4817 Operator's Manual

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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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2 WARNING Continuous dedication to improve our products require that specifications and design are sub- ject to change without notice. THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEF...

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3 Table of Contents SAFETY.................................................................................................................... 4 EQUIPMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................. 5 CUTTING H...

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4 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 un- familiar with these instructi...

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5 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 use...

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6 FRONT DECK BELT ROUTING: 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 ad- justment will need to be made. 3. Loosen the nut on th...

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7 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS GROUND SPEED LEVER FRICTION 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 i...

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8 CONTROLS: 1. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls their function and how to operate them before oper- ating the mower. 2. Drive levers: Located on each side of the handle control direction of movement. The left lever controls the flow of oil f...

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9 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 ...

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10 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 (...

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11 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...

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12 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 coolin...

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13 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Engine won’t start Mower will not move or moves slowly or with difficulty 1. Blade switch engaged. 2. Neutral lock bail not locked. 3. Fuel valve closed. 4. No fuel. 5. Spark plug wires off. 6. Ba...

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