Husqvarna WG4815P/968999278 - Manuals

English- 5 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and Decals These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator ’s manual.Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury, particularly if the reader shouldneglect to follow i...

English- 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’smanual and on the machine beforestarting it. Ensure that you understandthem and then abide by them. • Learn how to use the machine and...

English- 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Shut off the blades when not mowing. • Be careful when turning around fixedobjects, so that the blades do not hitthem. Never drive over foreign objects. • Only use the machine in daylight or inother well-lit conditions. Keep themachine a safe distance from holes orot...

English- 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operationswhere the risk is greatest that the driver willlose control or the machine will tip over, whichcan result in serious injury or death. Allslopes require extra caution. If you cannotreverse up a slope or if you ...

English- 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail tobe on guard for children in the vicinity ofthe machine. Children are often attractedto the machine and mowing work. Neverassume that children will stay where youlast saw them. • Keep children away from the mowingare...

English- 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance • Stop the engine. Prevent the engine fromstarting by removing the spark plugcables from the spark plugs or byremoving the ignition key before makingany adjustments or performingmaintenance. • Never fill the fuel tank indoors. • Fuel and fuel fumes are poi...

English- 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport • The machine is heavy and can causeserious crushing injuries. Be extracautious when it is loaded on orunloaded from a vehicle or trailer. • Use an approved trailer to transport themachine. Activate the parking brake, turnoff the fuel supply, and fasten them...

English- 14 CONTROLS Controls This operator ’s manual describes theHusqvarna Walk-Behind Mowers WG3213P,WG3613P and WG4815P. The machines arefitted with a Kawasaki or Kohler four-stroke V-Twin engine, for data see “Technical data” onpage 60. Transmission from the engine is made via twoV-belts, one f...

English- 15 CONTROLS 1. Recoil Starter Grip Pull the recoil starter grip slowly until you feelcompresion, then pull it briskly. Normally this engine will not backfire. If youget backfires, contact your Husqvarna dealerfor service. 2. Ignition Switch The ignition key switch is placed on thecontrol pa...

English- 16 CONTROLS 3. Motion control levers The machine’s speed and direction arecontinuously variable using the two motioncontrol levers. When both controls are in the neutralposition, the machine stands still. Thecontrols can be locked in neutral position bythe thumb latches. By releasing both c...

English- 17 CONTROLS 5. Choke and Throttle Control Choke Control The choke control is combined with thethrottle control. To engage the choke, thethrottle control is moved past the max rpmsetting to its choke position. Do not use the choke when starting a warmengine. Throttle Control The throttle con...

English- 18 CONTROLS 7. Thumb Latch The thumb latches are used to lock themotion control levers in their neutral positione.g. when starting the engine. Lock the motion control levers by pulling thethumb latches backward. Unlock the motion control levers by pushingthe thumb latches forward. Parking B...

English- 20 CONTROLS 10. Fuel Shut-off Valve The fuel shut-off valve is placed on the fuelline below the fuel tank. The valve has twopositions; ON and OFF. The figure shows thevalve in the closed OFF position. Accessories For mulching, there is a BioClip attachmentavailable. This is mounted undernea...

English- 21 OPERATION Operation Before Starting • Read the sections “Safety Instructions”on page 7, and “Controls” on page 14,before starting the machine. • Perform the daily maintenance beforestarting (see “Maintenance Schedule” onpage 35). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in thefuel tank. The...

English- 22 OPERATION Starting the Engine 1. Move blade engagement lever to theOFF position, so the interlock will allowengine to start. 2. Check gear shifter to be sure it is in theneutral position. 3. While on level terrain, squeeze bothmotion control levers and set thumblatches to lock them into ...

English- 23 OPERATION 4. Open fuel shut-off valve. 5. Turn ignition key to ON position. 6. Set throttle control and engage the choke(if needed).Do not use choke when the engine iswarm. 8011-438 Fuel shut-off valve, Open 8011-693 Ignition key 8011-709 Choke and Throttle control

English- 24 OPERATION 7. Pull the recoil starter grip slowly until youfeel compression, then pull it briskly. If the engine won´t start in three pulls,open the choke and try again. 8. Warm engine momentarily, thendisengage the choke until engine runssmoothly, approximately 1/2 throttle. 9. Depress o...

English- 25 OPERATION Gearbox The gear drive machines have a 5-speedgearbox. The gear shift lever is placed belowthe control panel. Only shift gear when the machine is standingstill and on level ground. Running 1. Depress one Operator Presence Leverand shift transmission to the desiredgear. 2. Unloc...

English- 26 OPERATION Reversing Depress one operator presence lever andshift transmission to the reverse gear. Gripboth motion control levers before shiftinggear. To operate on hills To operate on slopes is a dangerous mowingjob. Read the Safety Instructions section“Driving on Slopes” on page 9. • T...

English- 27 OPERATION Mowing Tips • Observe and mark rocks and other fixedobjects in order to avoid collisions. • The cutting deck should be properlyleveled for best mowing performance.The blades should be parallel to theground or slightly tipped down in thefront. • Only use sharp blades. • Check ti...

English- 28 OPERATION • Avoid mowing wet lawns. The mowingresult is poorer because the wheels sinkinto the soft lawn, clumps build, and thegrass clippings will fasten under thecowling. • Hose the mower deck with water aftereach use. Hose especially underneath.Do not spray high pressure spray directl...

English- 29 OPERATION Stopping Emergency stop Release both hands from the operatorpresence lever handles.When both operator presence levers return totheir outer position, the engine will quit andthe mower will stop. or Pull both motion control levers firmly againsthandle grips and hold them securely...

English- 30 OPERATION Stopping the Engine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order toattain normal operating temperature beforestopping it, if it has been worked hard. Avoididling the engine for longer periods, as thereis a risk of the spark plugs fouling. 1. When the machine is standing still,act...

English- 31 OPERATION Adjustment of cutting height The cutting height can be adjusted by threemethods: • Moving spacers between the upper sideand the lower side of the caster swivelaccording to "Cutting height table". Forinstruction, see below. • Moving spacers between the upper sideand the ...

English- 34 OPERATION Moving Machine by Hand In order for the machine to be moved with theengine turned off, make sure the gear shiftlever is in neutral position. Release the parking brake. 8011-482 Gear shift lever in neutral position

English- 35 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those pointsnot described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual service carried out by anauthorized service workshop is reco...

English- 36 MAINTENANCE 1) First change after 8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement are required more often. 3) For daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly. 4) Performed by ...

English- 37 MAINTENANCE Ignition System The engine is equipped with an electronicignition system. Only the spark plugs requiremaintenance. For recommended spark plugs, see TechnicalData. 1. Remove the ignition cable boot andclean around the spark plug. 2. Remove the spark plugs with a sparkplug sock...

English- 38 MAINTENANCE Checking the Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety systemthat prevents starting or driving under thefollowing conditions. The engine can only be started when: 1. The blades are disengaged. 2. The motion control levers must be in thelocked position. Make daily in...

English- 39 MAINTENANCE Checking and Adjustingthe Throttle Cable and the ChokeCable Kawasaki engine Check that the engine responds to throttleincreases and that a good engine speed isattained at full throttle.If doubts arise, contact the Husqvarna serviceworkshop.If adjustments are necessary, they c...

English- 40 MAINTENANCE Kawasaki Engine Air Filter If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly,the air filter may be clogged. If run with a dirtyair filter, the spark plugs can become fouledand disrupt operation. For this reason, it is important to replace the airfilter regularly (see the heading Main...

English- 41 MAINTENANCE Kohler Engine Air Filter If the engine seems to lack power or runsrough the reason may be that the air filter isclogged. It is therefore important to service the air filterat regular intervals (see “MaintenanceSchedule” on page 35 for correct serviceinterval). 1. Fold open th...

English- 42 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the line-mounted fuel filter every100 hours (once per season) or moreregularly if it is clogged. Replace the filter as follows: 1. Move the hose clamps away from thefilter. Use flat-nosed pliers. 2. Pull the filter loose from the hose ends. 3...

English- 43 MAINTENANCE Checking the Parking Brake Visually check that no damage is found onthe thumb latches. Perform a test drive andcheck that there is a sufficent braking action. To adjust the brake, contact the serviceworkshop if you are uncertain. Set the thumblatches in the neutral locked pos...

English- 44 MAINTENANCE Checking the Blades In order to attain the best mowing effect, it isimportant that the blades are well sharpenedand not damaged. Bent or cracked blades or blades with largenicks must be replaced. Check the blade mounts. Damaged blades should be replaced whenhitting obstacles ...

English- 45 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Washing Regular cleaning and washing, especiallyunder the mower deck, will increase themachine’s lifespan. Make it a habit to cleanthe machine directly after use, before the dirtsticks. Do not spray high pressure waterdirectly on the top of the deck. Caster Wheel...

English- 46 MAINTENANCE Blade replacement • Remove blade bolt by turningcounterclockwise. • Install new or re-sharpened blade withstamped “GRASS side” facing towardsground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP”facing deck and cutter housing. • Install and tighten blade bolt securely.Tightening torque 90 ft/...

English- 47 LUBRICATION Lubrication Lubrication Schedule General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it should be filled with engine oil. When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, with a high grade molybdenum d...

English- 48 LUBRICATION Lubricating the Cables If possible, lubricate both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating.Refit the rubber covers on the cables after lubrication. Cables with sheaths will bind if they are notlubricated regularly. If a cable binds, it ...

English- 49 LUBRICATION 4. Changing the Oil Filter 1. Drain the engine oil in accordance withthe description under the heading EngineOil/Change Engine Oil. 2. On Kohler engine, drain the filter by theplug at the filter base before removal. 3. Remove the oil filter. If necessary, use afilter remover....

English- 50 LUBRICATION 5. Engine oil Kawasaki Engine Changing the Engine Oil The engine oil should be changed for the firsttime after 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, itshould be changed every 100 hours. 1. Place the machine on a flat surface. 2. Place a container under the engine wherethe hose fr...

English- 51 LUBRICATION The oil level should lie between the markingson the dipstick. If the level is approaching the”ADD” mark, fill the oil to the ”FULL” mark onthe dipstick. Never fill above the ”FULL” mark. The oil is filled through the hole for thedipstick. Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 o...

English- 52 LUBRICATION Kohler Engine Changing the Engine Oil Change oil after every 100 hours of operation(more frequently under severe conditions).Refill with service class SG, SH, SJ or higheroil as specified in the Viscosity Grades tableon page 54. Change the oil while the engine is still warm.T...

English- 53 LUBRICATION Checking the Oil Level The importance of checking and maintainingthe proper oil level in the crankcase cannotbe overemphasized. Check oil before each use as follows: 1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level,and is cool so the oil has had time todrain into the oil pan. 2. To ...

English- 54 LUBRICATION Oil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in thecrankcase is extremely important. So ischecking oil daily and changing oil regularly.Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil,causes premature engine wear and failure. Oil Type Use high quality deterg...

English- 57 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause The engine will not start. • The control for engaging the mower deck isin engaged position. • The motion controls are not locked in theneutral position. • Spark plug wires off. • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. • T...

English- 59 STORAGE Storage Winter Storage At the end of the mowing season, the machineshould be readied for storage (or if it will not be inuse for longer than 30 days). Fuel allowed tostand for long periods of time (30 days or more)can leave sticky residues that can plug thecarburetor and disrupt ...

English- 60 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data WG3213P WG3613P WG4815P Engine Manufacturer Kohler Kohler Kawasaki Type CV13 CV13 FH430V Power 13 hp / 9.5 kW 13 hp / 9.5 kW 15 hp / 11 kW Spark plugs / gap Champion RC12YC/.030” / 0.75 mm Champion RC12YC /.030” / 0.75 mm RCJ8Y/ .030” / 0.75 mm Oil capacity ...

English -61 TECHNICAL DATA Productivity Productivity 1.6 acres/h / 6480 m 2 /h 1.8 acres/h / 7290 m 2 /h 2.4 acres/h / 9720 m 2 /h Overall dimensions Weight 370 lbs / 168 kg 445 lbs / 202 kg 470 lbs / 213 kg Base maschine lenght 66” / 168 cm 66” / 168 cm 66” / 168 cm Base machine width 37” / 94 cm 4...

English- 62 TECHNICAL DATA Torque Specifications Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb(67 Nm) Deck pulley bolts 45 ft/lb (61 Nm) Blade bolt 90 ft/lb (122 Nm) Standard ¼” fasteners 9 ft/lb (12 Nm) Standard 5/16” fasteners 18 ft/lb (25 Nm) Standard 3/8” fasteners 33 ft/lb (44 Nm) Standard 7/16” fasteners 52...

English- 63 WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram 8011-695

English- 64 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES Conformity Certificates USA requirements Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfill the requirements. This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states, (Californian emission rules etc...

English- 65 SERVICE JOURNAL Service Journal Action Delivery Service 1. Mount the caster wheels. 2. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 1 bar (15 PSI). 3. Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine. 4. Adjust the position of the motion controls. 5. Fill with fuel and open the fuel tap....

English- 66 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Check the fuel pump’s air filter (Kawasaki engine). 2. Check the tire pressures and tire damage. 3. Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake. 4. Clean the air cleaner’s pre-filter (foam). 5. Check the cutting dec...

English- 67 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 50-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service. 2. Clean/replace the air cleaner’s filter cartridge (paper filter)(shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions). 3. Lubricate the front wheel bearings. 4. Lubricate the throttle/cho...

English- 68 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 100-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service. 2. Perform the 50-hour service. 3. Change engine oil. 4. Check whether the engine oil filter needs changing(every 200 hours). 5. Clean/replace the spark plugs. 6. Replace the fuel filte...

English- 69 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 300-Hour Service 1. Inspect the machine. Come to agreement with the customeras to which additional work is to be carried out. 2. Perform the 25-hour service. 3. Perform the 50-hour service. 4. Perform the 100-hour service. 5. Clean th...

English- 70 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign At Least Once Each Year 1. Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours). 2. Replace the air cleaner ’s pre-filter (Oil-foam) (300 hours). 3. Replace the air filter’s paper cartridge (200 hours). 4. Change the engine oil (100 hours...