Husqvarna 968999102 / W3612A manual

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    MANUAL NO. 539105471 REV . 01(03/14/02) Adjustment s manual for: Gear Drive, ETS Gear Drive, W alk Hydro, ETS W alk Hydro, Mini Rider , Large Rider Gen 2[...]

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    2 MODELS / I.D. : 968999101 / W3212A 968999107 / W3213A 968999102 / W3612A 968999108 / W3613A 968999103 / W3614A 968999104 / W4814A 9689991 10 / W4815A Adjustment Instructions for: Gear Drive Intermediate W alk Behind[...]

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    3 ADJUSTMENTS FOR ADJUSTMENTS FOR ADJUSTMENTS FOR ADJUSTMENTS FOR ADJUSTMENTS FOR HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36"[...]

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    4 AXLE ADJUSTMENT BOLTS POSITION A POSITION B POSITION C POSITION D AXLE PIVOT BOLTS PLACE JACK HERE Figure 1 REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CASTER SWIVEL 1/2" SPACERS MACHINERY BUSHING CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT [...]

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    5 BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS O[...]

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    6 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48&qu[...]

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    7 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48&qu[...]

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    8 Models: 9689991 17 / W3613ETS 968999120 / W4815ETS ETS Gear Drive Intermediate W alk Behind[...]

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    9 MAINTENANCE 1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to keep mower in safe operating condition. 2. Never store the mower with gas in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure. 3. T o reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. 4. Che[...]

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    10 Setup & Adjustment s GAS LINE INST ALLA TION 1. The gas line is factory installed on the engine. Attach loose end to fuel tank hose barb and secure with hose clamp. POSITIONING FRONT CASTER SP ACERS 1. Using the cutting height chart, find the correct number of spacers to be placed under the caster swivel. 2. Remove the lynch pin and washer f[...]

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    11 AXLE ADJUSTMENT BOL TS POSITION A POSITION B POSITION C POSITION D PLACE JACK HERE Figure 1 REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LOOSEN BOL TS EACH SIDE CASTER SWIVEL 1/2" SP ACERS MACHINERY BUSHING CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Figure 2 Setup & Adjustment s[...]

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    12 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHART AXLE POSITION NUMBER OF SP ACERS BELOW CASTER ARM NUMBER OF 1/4" BLADE SP ACERS UNDER CUTTER HOUSING CUTTING HEIGHT (IN INCHES) 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 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 [...]

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    13 BRAKE / TRACTION ADJUSMENT 1. Disconnect the brake linkage from the brake band arm. 2.With the mower in gear , place the drive levers in the drive position. Firmly pull back on the handles until the tires slide to seat the drive belts into the pulleys. 3. Measure the distance between the back drive lever slot and the neutral bail. It should be b[...]

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    14 AUXILIAR Y BLADE DRIVE BEL T (48" MODELS ONL Y) T o adjust tension of the auxiliary belt rotate nut on linkage that is attached to deck strap located on the right side of cutter deck. See Figure 6. TRANSMISSION DRIVE BEL T T o increase the tension of the transmission belt, loosen the nut on the underside of the transmis- sion idler pulley l[...]

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    15 Figure 6 AUXILAR Y BEL T ADJUSTMENT ROD IDLER PIVOT POINT TURNBUCKLE ENGAGEMENT IDLER ASSEMBL Y 1/4" BEFORE OPERA TING Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the mower . Know beforehand how to stop the engine, drive wheels, and mower blades in preparation for possible emergency . EMERGENCY STOP Pull bo[...]

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    16 Adjustment Instructions for: MODELS / I.D. : 968999105 / WH3614A 9689991 1 1 / WH3615A 968999106 / WH4817A CUTTING HEIGHT 1. Before changing cutting heights make sure the blades are off, key switch is off, and remove spark plug wire or wires. 2. Cutting height ranges from 1 1/2” to 5” in 1/4” increments. 3. Cutting height can be changed th[...]

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    17 d. Reinstall the bottom two bolts on both sides.(A tapered punch may be needed to help align the holes.) e. Retighten all four bolts both sides and remove jack. 5. Using the chart(on page 7), find the correct number of spacers to be placed under the caster swivel.(see fig. 2) NOTE: T o achieve the best quality cut, the blades should be level wit[...]

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    18 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHART Note: 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 ). USE ONLY 4 BLADE SPACERS MAXIMUM AXLE POSITION NUMBER OF SPACERS BELOW CASTER ARM NUMBER OF 1/4" BLADE[...]

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    19 Figure 4 (Right side cut away view of console.) Figure 3 REVERSE SPRING DETENT ADJUSTMENT 1. T o check if your reverse spring detent adjustment is set right. Make sure your ground speed lever is pulled back to the neutral position. Release the thumb latches (both sides) and pull up on the control levers at the same time. Then release the levers,[...]

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    20 Figure 5 AUXILARY BELT ADJUSTMENT ROD IDLER PIVOT POINT TURNBUCKLE ENGAGEMENT IDLER ASSEMBLY 1/4" BLADE DRIVE BEL T ADJUSTMENT 1. Before performing adjustments on blade belt, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire or wires. 2. Remove front deck belt shield. 3. Loosen nut on turnbuckle. 4. Set belt tension when blade engagement le[...]

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    21 ENGINE BEL T GUIDES 1. Before performing adjustments on belt guides, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire or wires. 2. Belt guides under the engine should be adjusted as shown in figure 6. Figure 6 PUMP BEL T 1. Before performing adjustments on pump belt, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire or wires. 2. Check tension o[...]

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    22 Models: 968999127 / WHF4215ETS 968999129 / WHF4818ETS 968999130 / WHF5218ETS ETS Hydro Intermediate W alk Behind[...]

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    23 CUTTING HEIGHT : 1. S top 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. See th[...]

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    24 ADJUSTMENTS FRONT DECK BEL T ROUTING: PUMP BEL T 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. Loosen the nut on the bottom of the idler pulley . 4. Slide the idler pulley against the belt, retighten th[...]

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    25 Mid Mount Zero T urn Riders 42” & 48” 968999157 / ZTHKH4818A 968999158 / ZTHKH4820A 968999167 / ZTHKW4218A 968999168 / ZTHKW4818A 968999169 / ZTHKW4821A MODEL / I.D. : Setup Instructions for: ADJUSTMENTS P ARK BRAKE: 1. S top engine and remove key . While the park brake lever”A” is in the on position. The dist ance between the swivel[...]

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    26 FIGURE 2 CUTTING HEIGHT : 1. S top 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 floatatio[...]

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    27 FRONT DECK BEL T ROUTING: (See Fig. 4) THROTTLE LEVER TENSION: 1. S top engine and remove key . 2. If throttle lever becomes loose, tension may be adjusted by tightening the pivot bolt. The pivot bolt holds the throttle arm to the throttle mounting bracket which is located under the console. Access is gained by removing the foot plate and the ki[...]

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    28 Figure 5a (Left side cut away view) Figure 5b (Left side cut away view)[...]

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    29 ADJUSTMENTS MOTION CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT : 1. This adjustment must be made with the drive wheels rotating. Raise rear of the unit and block it up so the wheels are free to rotate. CAUTION: Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating tires. 2. T ilt seat forward and remove the seat lanyard from seat so the seat can rotate down onto the [...]

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    30 Adjustment instructions for: 968999159 / ZTH5221KAA 968999160 / ZTH5223KAA 968999161 / ZTH5223KOA 968999162 / ZTH5223KOLA 968999163 / ZTH5225KOA 968999165 / ZTH6125KOA 968999166 / ZTH6125KAA 968999173 / ZTH5225KAA Models: Mid Mount Zero T urn Riders 52” & 61” Generation 2[...]

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    31 Adjustment s Cutting Height S top the mower and disengage the blades. Raise the deck height lever to the transport position. Remove the height adjustment pin and place it in the desired cutting height hole. Lower the lift lever down onto pin. NOTE: Anti-scalp rollers must be in the proper position for maximum deck floatation. See the decal on th[...]

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    32 Reverse S pring Detent Adjustment S top engine and remove key . Pull the motion control lever back to the reverse position and release the lever . When the lever stops it should be in line with the neutral slot, so you can move the lever into neutral slot with out hitting the side of the console frame. If adjustment is required put the seat in t[...]

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    33 Motion Control Linkage Adjustment This adjustment must be made with the rear wheels rotating. Raise the rear of the ma- chine and block it up so the wheels are free to rotate. CAUTION: Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating tires. T ilt seat forward and remove the seat rod so the seat may rotate forward onto the frame. Place a 2x4 boar[...]

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