User manual HUSQVARNA WH 3614

[. . . ] Operators manual Models: 968999105 / WH3614A 968999111 / WH3615A 968999106 / WH4817A MANUAL NO. 02 (2/22/01) Thank you for buying an HUSQVARNA!Before operating your new mower, read, understand and follow the important safety instructions and the other instructions contained in this manual. Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. [. . . ] After these adjustments have been made it will be necessary to adjust the reverse detent. (See reverse spring detent adjustment) Figure 3 REVERSE SPRING DETENT ADJUSTMENT 1. To 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, it should return to neutral. If it does not, the following adjustments need to be made. Ground speed lever should be in the neutral or stop position and the thumb latches unlocked. Loosen the two 1/4” bolts holding the reverse detent bracket. Slide the bracket up or down till it just touches the “L” shape stop under the console. Holding the bracket against the stop retighten the two 1/4” bolts. (Repeat on other side if needed. ) (see fig. 4 ) Figure 4 (Right side cut away view of console. ) 8 BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT 1. Before performing adjustments on blade belt, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire or wires. Set belt tension when blade engagement lever is in the engaged position. To increase belt tension rotate turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower until desired tension is gained. Do not over tighten belts, to much tension will reduce belt and spindle bearing life. Before performing adjustments on blade belt, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire or wires. To adjust tension on the auxiliary belt rotate nut on linkage that is attached to deck strap located on the right side of cutter deck. 5) AUXILARY BELT ADJUSTMENT ROD TURNBUCKLE 1/4" IDLER PIVOT POINT ENGAGEMENT IDLER ASSEMBLY Figure 5 9 ENGINE BELT GUIDES 1. Before performing adjustments on belt guides, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire or wires. Belt guides under the engine should be adjusted as shown in figure 6. Figure 6 PUMP BELT 1. [. . . ] Hydraulic filter and oil: Change every 500 hours or yearly. Clean around the filter and the drain plug on the bottom side of the tank. Remove the filter and allow any oil to drain from the filter head. Use only Husqvarna p/n 102606, filter which has a bypass valve and the correct micron filter. [. . . ]