Page 3 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; Contents; MOWER
English- 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Contents Contents.................................................................. 1Introduction ............................................................ 3 Congratulations ................................................... 3General ....................................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; Congratulations; Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to the drive system.; Operating
English- 3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna Walk-Behind Mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiencyand rapid mowing primarily of large areas. Controls in one place and a transmission regulated by steeringcontrols contribute to the machine’s ...
Page 6 - Good Service
English- 4 INTRODUCTION Good Service Husqvarna’s products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service.This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product isdelivered, the machine has, for example, been inspecte...
Page 7 - SYMBOLS AND DECALS; Symbols and Decals
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...
Page 9 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Safety Instructions; These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.; General Use; Slow down before turning.
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...
Page 10 - Shut down the blades when not mowing.
English- 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Shut down 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 oro...
Page 11 - Driving on Slopes; Do as follows
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 ...
Page 12 - Children
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...
Page 13 - Maintenance; Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
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...
Page 16 - Transport; Read and observe the safety rules.; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
English- 14 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...
Page 17 - CONTROLS; Controls; Control Locations
English- 15 CONTROLS Controls This operator’s manual describes the Husqvarna Walk-Behind Mowers WH4817EFQ and WH5219EFQ. The machines are fitted with a Kawasaki four-stroke V-Twin engine, for data See “Technical Data” on page 61. Transmission from the engine is made via two belt-driven hydraulic pum...
Page 19 - Operator Presence Lever; USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING
English- 17 CONTROLS 4. Operator Presence Lever Located on the handle. 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 the Operator Presence Levers at th...
Page 20 - Blade Engagement Switch; Parking Brake
English- 18 CONTROLS 6. Blade Engagement Switch In order to engage the blades, pull the knob out. The blades are disengaged when the knob is depressed. The switch energizes the clutch for the V-belt pulley, placed on the crankshaft, to drive the blades. 7. Neutral Bail Keeps the unit from moving whi...
Page 21 - Motion control levers
English- 19 CONTROLS 8. Hour Meter The hour meter displays the total operating time. It will flash CHG OIL (Change Oil) at 50 hour intervals. The flash duration is one hour before and one hour after the interval. The CHG OIL icon will come on and shut off automatically. The hour meter can not be man...
Page 23 - Fuses; Fuse ratings and functions:
English- 21 CONTROLS 12. Fuel Shut-off Valve The fuel shut-off valve is placed on the fuel line below the fuel tank. The valve has two positions; ON and OFF. The figure shows the valve in the closed OFF position. Fuses The fuses are located under the hydraulic tank. They are flat pin fuses of the sa...
Page 24 - Lifting Lever for the Mower Deck
English- 22 CONTROLS Lifting Lever for the Mower Deck The lifting lever is used to place the mower deck in the transport position or one of the 7 different cutting height positions. The cutting height is set by pulling back the Deck Height Lever and placing the Height Adjustment Pin in the hole for ...
Page 25 - Accessories
English- 23 CONTROLS Accessories For mulching, there is a BioClip attachment available. This is mounted underneath the mower deck and consists of control plates and BioClip blades. 8011-566 BioClip attachment
Page 26 - OPERATION; Operation; Training; To turn to the right
English- 24 OPERATION Operation Read “Safety Instructions” on page 7 and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Training Walk behind mowers are far more manueverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steeringcapabilities. We recommend that this section be reviewed in i...
Page 27 - Before Starting; Electric starter model
English- 25 OPERATION Before Starting • Read the sections “Safety Instructions”on page 7, and “Controls” on page 15,before starting the machine. • Perform the daily maintenance beforestarting (see “Maintenance Schedule” onpage 35). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in thefuel tanks. The followin...
Page 28 - Check that the neutral lock bail is locked.
English- 26 OPERATION 2. Check that the neutral lock bail is locked. 3. Set the fuel shut-off valve to the ONposition. 4. Adjust choke (if needed)Do not use choke when the engine iswarm. 5. Turn ignition key to ON position. 8011-416 Neutral lock bail, locked position 8011-430 Fuel shut-off valve 801...
Page 29 - Release the neutral lock bail.
English- 27 OPERATION 6. Start the engine. When the engine starts,immediately release the ignition key backto the run position and adjust the throttleto approximately 1/2 position. 7. Holding down at least one of the operatorpresence levers, engage blades and setRPM to maximum 8. Set the ground spee...
Page 30 - To attach jumper cables; Disconnect RED cable last from both batteries.
English- 28 OPERATION To start an engine with a weakbattery If your battery is too weak to start the engine,it should be recharged. (See “Battery” onpage 37). If “jumper cables” are used for emergencystarting, follow this procedure: To attach jumper cables • Connect each end of the RED cable tothe P...
Page 31 - Running; Pull the ground speed lever fully back.; Reversing
English- 29 OPERATION Running 1. Pull the ground speed lever fully back. 2. Depress one operator presence lever. 3. Unlock the motion control levers bypushing the neutral bail down out of theneutral slots. 4. Slowly set the ground speed lever to thedesired position and release both motioncontrol lev...
Page 32 - To operate on hills; Make all turns slowly.; Mowing Tips; Only use sharp blades.; Do n; ot drive up or down hills
English- 30 OPERATION To operate on hills To operate on slopes is a dangerous mowingjob. Read the Safety Instructions section“Driving on Slopes” on page 9. • The slowest speed possible should beused before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed onhills. • Make all turns slowly...
Page 33 - Avoid getting engine too wet.
English- 31 OPERATION • Begin with a high cutting height andreduce it until the desired mowing resultis attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2 1/2"(64 mm) during the cool season and toover 3" (76 mm) during the hot months.For healthier and better looking lawns,mow often after moderate...
Page 34 - Stopping; Emergency stop; or; Normal operating stop
English- 32 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 towardsthe handle grips and hold them secu...
Page 35 - Stopping the Engine; Remove the ignition key.
English- 33 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 long periods, as there isa risk of the spark plugs fouling. 1. Disengage the blades by depressing thebl...
Page 36 - Adjustment of cutting height; Floating deck machines; Wheel Motor Adjustment; Make no adjustments without:
English- 34 OPERATION Adjustment of cutting height Floating deck machines 1. Stop the mower and disengage theblades. 2. Raise the deck height lever to thetransport position. 3. Remove the height adjustment pin andplace it in the desired cutting height hole.Move deck height lever down onto thepin and...
Page 37 - MAINTENANCE; Maintenance Schedule
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...
Page 38 - No adjustments or maintenance to be carried out unless:
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 ...
Page 39 - Keep battery and terminals clean.; To clean or replace battery and terminals; Remove terminal guard.
English- 37 MAINTENANCE Battery Your mower is equipped with a maintenancefree battery and does not need servicing.However, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive type battery charger willextend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Recharge at 6-10 a...
Page 40 - Ignition System; Connect the ignition cable.
English- 38 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...
Page 41 - Checking the Safety System; The engine can only be started when:; Functional check
English- 39 MAINTENANCE Checking the Safety System The machine is equipped with a safetysystem that prevents starting or driving underthe following conditions. The engine can only be started when: 1. The blades are disengaged. 2. The neutral bail must be in the lockingposition. Make daily inspection...
Page 42 - Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Intake
English- 40 MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine's Cooling Air Intake Check that the engine’s cooling air intake isfree from leaves, grass, and dirt.If the cooling air intake is clogged, enginecooling deteriorates, which can lead toengine damage. Checking and Adjustingthe Throttle Cable Check that the en...
Page 43 - Replacing the Air Filter; Remove the plastic fastener on the top; Allow the exhaust system to
English- 41 MAINTENANCE Replacing the 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 fouleddistupting operations.For this reason, it is important to replace the airfilter regularly (see the heading Mainten...
Page 44 - Replacing the Fuel Filter; Replace the filter as follows:; Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter
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...
Page 45 - Deck belt
English- 43 MAINTENANCE Checking the V-belts Deck belt Check every 100 hours of operation. Checkfor severe cracking and large nicks. NOTE: The belt will show some small cracksin normal operation. To replace belt lower the deck to its lowestposition. Remove the plate and belt shields. Use a ratchet w...
Page 46 - Pump belt; Checking the Blades; Check the blade mounts.
English- 44 MAINTENANCE Pump belt Check belt every 100 hours for excessivewear. To replace belt. Relieve tension on the deckbelt and remove deck belt from clutch. See“Deck belt” on page 43. Loosen bolt on theclutch tie down and rotate out of the way. Using a 1/2” drive ratchet inserted into thesquar...
Page 47 - Adjusting the Mower Deck; Leveling
English- 45 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling 1. Position the mower on a level, preferablyconcrete, surface. 2. Check the pressure in all four tires. See“Technical Data” on page 78 . 3. Raise the mower on lengths of 2" x 4"placed edgewise under the cutting deckfrom front to rear ...
Page 48 - To adjust anti-scalp rollers
English- 46 MAINTENANCE To adjust anti-scalp rollers Anti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted whenthey are just slightly off of the ground whenthe deck is at the desired cutting height in theoperating position. Anti-scalp rollers thenkeep the deck in the proper position to helpprevent scalping in mo...
Page 49 - Cleaning and Washing
English- 47 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...
Page 50 - Blade replacement; Blade
English- 48 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/...
Page 51 - LUBRICATION; Lubrication; Lubrication Schedule; For daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly.
English- 49 LUBRICATION Lubrication Lubrication Schedule General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it skould be filled with engine oil. When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, with a high grade molybdenum d...
Page 52 - Lubricating the Cables; Front Wheel Bearings
English- 50 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 ...
Page 54 - Changing the Engine Oil; Place the machine on a flat surface.; Checking the Oil Level
English- 52 LUBRICATION 6. Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil The engine oil should be changed for the firsttime after 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, itshall be changed every 100 hours. 1. Place the machine on a flat surface. 2. Place a container under the engine wherethe hose from the oil drain ...
Page 55 - Never fill above the ”FULL” mark.; Changing the Oil Filter
English- 53 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 the dipsticksits in. Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W-...
Page 56 - Changing Oil and Filters
English- 54 LUBRICATION 8. Hydraulic System, Oil Level The hydraulic oil and filter shall be replacedevery 300 hours, and at least once a year.Contact an authorized service workshop. Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank daily.The level should be about 3/4"-1"(19 - 25 mm) below the top o...
Page 57 - TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble Shooting Guide; Problem
English- 55 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 control levers are not locked in theneutral position. • Spark plug wires off. • The battery is dead. • Fuse blown. • Contam...
Page 60 - STORAGE; Storage; Winter Storage; Change the engine oil dispose of properly.; Service; Always use genuine Husqvarna spare parts.
English- 58 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 ...
Page 61 - WIRING DIAGRAMS; Wiring diagrams
English- 59 WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagrams GREEN RED Q1 22 G1 8011-699 1. Lower Harness110662 2. Fuel solenoid 3. Kill 4. Regulator 5. Battery 6. Start 7. Diod 8. Clutch connector 9. Upper harness110663 10. Left operator switch 11. Hour meter 12. Electric clutch switch 13. Neutral/travel 14. Neautr...
Page 62 - WIRING DIAGRAM
English- 60 WIRING DIAGRAM 8011-679 1. Upper harness 2. Clutch switch 3. 20 Amp Fuse 4. 7.5 Amp fuse 5. Switch, Nc 6. Ignition switch 7. Battery 8. Negative cable 9. #10-24 * 5/8Screw 10. Nut plate 11. 1/4C Nut 12. 1/4C Locknut 13. HCS 1/4C * 5/8 14. Positive cable 15. Solenoid 16. Long positvie cab...
Page 63 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical Data; Engine
English -61 TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data WH4817EFQ WH5219EFQ Engine Manufacturer Kawasaki Kawasaki Type FH541V FH580V Power 17 hp / 13.2 kW 19 hp / 14 kW Spark plugs / gap RCJ8Y/ .030” / 0.75 mm RCJ8Y/ .030” / 0.75 mm Oil capacity excl filter 1.6 qt / 1.5 liters 1.6 qt / 1.5 liters Oil capacity inc...
Page 64 - Torque Specifications; Overall dimensions
English- 62 TECHNICAL DATA Torque Specifications Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm) Deck pulley bolts 45 ft/lb (61 Nm) Hydraulic tube nuts 30 ft/lb (41 Nm) Wheel motor hub nut 90 ft/lb (122 Nm) Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100 Nm) Blade bolt 90 ft/lb (122 Nm) Standard ¼” fasteners 9 ft/lb (12 Nm) Standar...
Page 65 - CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES; Conformity Certificates; USA requirements
English- 63 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...
Page 66 - SERVICE JOURNAL; Service Journal; Action; Delivery Service
English- 64 SERVICE JOURNAL Service Journal Action Delivery Service 1. Charge the battery. 2. Mount the rear wheels and the caster wheels. 3. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 1 bar (15 PSI). 4. Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine. 5. Check that the right amount of oil is in ...
Page 67 - Check the hydraulic system’s oil level.
English- 65 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Check the fuel pump’s air filter. 2. Check the hydraulic system’s oil level. 3. Check the tire pressures and tire damages. 4. Lubricate the belt adjuster, mower deck. 5. Lubricate front wheel mount. 6. Check/clean t...
Page 68 - Lubricate the front wheel bearings.
English- 66 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 cutting heig...
Page 69 - Replace the fuel filter.
English- 67 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...
Page 70 - Change the oil and filter in the hydraulic system.
English- 68 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. Change t...
Page 71 - At Least Once Each Year; Change the oil and filter in the hydraulic system (300 hours).
English- 69 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 hour...
