Husqvarna 968999117, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...MANUAL NO 539106457 REV IR 09 20 01 Operators Manual Models 968999117 W3613ETS 968999120 W4815ETS Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...s accomplished If the traction lever is squeezed even tighter the brake will be applied to that wheel and a tighter more abrupt turn is ac complished LEARN HOW TO USE THESE IMPORTANT STEERING BRAKE CONTROLS As an additional safety feature these mowers are equipped with an Operators Presence System This is an electrical interlock safety system which is activated by depressing either one or both of ...

Page 3: ...3 Table of Contents SAFETY 4 SETUPANDADJUSTMENTS 5 11 OPERATION 11 12 SERVICE 13 15 MAINTENANCE CHART 16 ...

Page 4: ...ards such as holes stumps sprinkler heads etc 4 Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open shoes Always wear substantial footwear and long pants 5 Fill gasoline tank before starting the engine Only use an approved gasoline container Do not smoke near open gasoline containers Do not fill gasoline tank indoors or when engine is running or hot Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting...

Page 5: ...ardware Setup Adjustments LINKAGE INSTALLATION 1 Install drive linkage into the hole in the idler arm on the inside of the tank support The drive linkages are fastened to the drive levers on the handle assembly Secure the drive linkages to the idler arm by inserting a retaining ring through the small hole in the end of the drive linkage 2 Install shifter to transmission with 1 4 x 1 screws The shi...

Page 6: ...er of rear deck raise the jack slightly so axle adjustment bolts may be removed 5 With the jack raise or lower the rear deck to the desired position using the chart to ensure proper height Reinstall the axle adjustment bolts and tighten A tapered punch may be used to help align the holes See figure 1 NOTE It may be necessary to readjust drive and brake linkages NOTE To achieve the best quality cut...

Page 7: ...TION A POSITION B POSITION C POSITION D AXLE PIVOT BOLTS PLACE JACK HERE Figure 1 REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LOOSEN BOLTS EACH SIDE CASTER SWIVEL 1 2 SPACERS MACHINERY BUSHING CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Figure 2 Setup Adjustments ...

Page 8: ...3 4 4 3 1 4 3 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 1 4 3 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 1 4 4 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 1 4 4 1 2 4 3 4 4 4 1 4 4 1 2 4 3 4 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 1 To quickly achieve small changes in cutting heights move the spacers from under the cutter housing to above the cutter pulley Each spacer moved will give an additional 1 4 of cutting height 0 1 2 3 5 3 4 4 B A D ...

Page 9: ...t with the O P lever when the operator presence levers are released BLADE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT The blade engagement switch can be adjusted by loosening the screws on the blade engage ment bracket and moving the switch up or down The blade switch should be adjusted so the plunger is fully depressed when the engage ment lever is fully disengaged ADJUSTMENTS DRIVE BELTS For all drive belts tension shoul...

Page 10: ...e blades should come to a stop from maximum speed within 7 seconds after disengaging BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER The blade engagement lever needs to be adjusted so the lever does not come in contact with control panel when the lever is in the off position To adjust remove the clevis pin from the yoke and adjust by turning the yoke The clevis pin connects the blade engagement lever to the yoke and the y...

Page 11: ...ral position 6 Stop engine by turning the key switch to the off position NOTE CLOSE FUEL VALVE AT THE END OF EACH MOWING JOB PRE START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start up 1 If required make cutting height adjustments and drive linkage adjustments Refer to pages 6 7 and 8 2 Check tires for proper inflation front caster tire pressure to be 50...

Page 12: ... NOTE DO NOT engage the blades at full rpm To extend belt life engage and disen gage belts at 1 2 throttle 8 Depress one operator presence lever and shift transmission to the desired gear 9 Unlock the drive levers by pushing the neutral bail down out of the neutral slots Slowly release both drive levers at the same time to begin forward motion 10 The steering system of this mower uses individual r...

Page 13: ...lectrical system on a regular basis 1 Engine must kill if blades are engaged without O P levers held down 2 Engine must kill if transmission is taken out of neutral without holding down O P levers NOTE ALL MOWERS SHOULD BE TILTED WITH THE CARBURETOR SIDE UP CAUTION DO NOT BYPASS THE INTERLOCK SWITCHES THEY ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION CHECK THE OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM DAILY ALONG WITH THE TRACTION DRI...

Page 14: ...hten the setscrews after you have pinched the assembly together with the blade bolt and nut Each cutter spindle on 48 Models have a different stack up of spacers and pulleys to achieve proper belt alignment The left cutter spindle on 48 Models is the same as 36 Models See figure 8 Refer to the parts manual when ordering parts Cutter housing assemblies use sealed bearings and are maintenance free N...

Page 15: ...guides located around the pulleys on the front deck Belt guides are 5 16 bolts and must be loosened to remove the belt 8 Remove belt 9 To replace belt reverse the procedure and make any needed adjustments to belt guides or belt tension AUXILIARY BELT REPLACEMENT 48 MOWERS 1 Loosen the auxiliary belt adjusting rod To relieve tension on the belt See figure 6 on page 11 2 Remove belt guides from the ...

Page 16: ...se Caster Shafts Daily Lube With Grease Engine Oil Level Daily Fill as Needed Rear Wheels Daily Lube With Grease Brake Arms Daily Lube With Grease Engagement Bellcrank Daily Lube With Grease Transmission Shafts Weekly Lube With Grease Blades Weekly Replace if Damaged EngineAir Filters Every 25 Hours See Engine Manual Engine Oil Change Every 100 Hours See Engine Manual Linkages Adjustments 100 Hour...

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