Summary of Contents for Husqvarna WHF6123 / 966947007
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Operator's Manual WHF5223 / 966947006 WHF6123 / 966947007 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English...
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In order to implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification. Note that no legal demands can be placed based on the information contained in these instructions. Use only original parts for repairs. The use of other parts voids the warranty. Do not modify or install non-standard equipment to the unit without consent from the manufacturer.
INTRoDUCTIoN ... 5 General ... 5 Driving and Transport on Public Roads ... 5 operating ... 5 Good Service ... 6 SymBolS AND DECAlS ... 7 General operation ... 8 Personal Safety Equipment ... 9 Slope operation ... 9 Safe Handling of Gasoline ... 11 General maintenance ...
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WARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance.
Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna Walk-Behind mower. This machine is built for superior efficiency to rapidly mow primarily large areas. A control panel easily accessible to the operator and a transmission regulated by steering controls both contribute to the machine’s performance.
Good Service Husqvarna’s products are sold through out 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 is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this operator’s manual.
Used also when there is a potential for misuse or misassembly. Use protective glasses Do not touch rotating parts discharge deck Use protective gloves Husqvarna-7...
Never take passengers. The machine is only intended for use by one person. • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. 8 - Husqvarna SAFETy Never take passengers WARNING! Engine exhaust and certain vehicle...
Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction. • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. SAFETy Personal protective equipment 8011-670a Husqvarna-9...
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• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child. 10 - Husqvarna SAFETy Be extra cautious when driving on slopes Never allow children to operate the machine Keep children away from the work area...
The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation. There is risk for burns if touched. Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two (2) minutes before refueling. Do not smoke when using the machine 8011-637 8011-777 Husqvarna-11...
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting. 12 - Husqvarna SAFETy Never operate the machine in an enclosed space WARNING! Use protective glasses for maintenance work.
• Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the machine on any road. SAFETy Clean the machine regularly 8011-639 Husqvarna-13...
This operator’s manual describes the Husqvarna Walk- Behind Mower. The machine is fitted with a Kawasaki four-stroke overhead valve engine. Control Locations Fuel Cap/Tank Throttle Control Choke Control Ground Speed Control Blade Engagement Control Hour meter (optional) Ignition Switch 14 - Husqvarna...
To stop forward travel, pull both drive levers up into the neutral position. When both controls are in the neutral position, the machine stands still. The controls will be locked in neutral position when both neutral locks are engaged. CoNTRolS Ignition key Drive levers 8062-003 8062-004 Husqvarna-15...
The choke control is used for cold starts to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. To engage the control, pull the choke out to its extent. Do not use the choke when starting a warm engine. 16 - Husqvarna CoNTRolS Operator presence levers Ground speed control...
15 psi (1 bar). Tracking should be checked on a flat, level surface. Turning the tracking knob clockwise will adjust the mower to the left. Turning the knob counter-clockwise adjusts the mower to the right. CoNTRolS Throttle control Operator presence levers Tracking knob 8062-003 8062-004 8062-027 Husqvarna-17...
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 cannot be manually reset. 18 - Husqvarna CoNTRolS Parking brake Blade control...
Fuel shut off valve - closed (OFF) Fuel cap WARNING! The engine and the exhaust system, become very hot during operation. Risk for burns if touched. Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two (2) minutes before refueling 8062-007 8062-003 Husqvarna-19...
WARNING! Do not operate the mower if the interlock safety system allows operation or starting in any unsafe condition. 20 - Husqvarna oPERATIoN WARNING! Be thoroughly familiar with control operation and function before using the mower. Starting position...
Do not let the recoil cord snap back by itself. This may damage the cord or the recoil starter assembly. oPERATIoN Fuel shut off valve - open Set throttle control Speed control in the start position 8062-007 8062-010 8062-009 Husqvarna-21...
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Turn ignition key to oN position. Release the parking brake by pivoting the pedal back and downwards until it clears the brake shaft. 22 - Husqvarna oPERATIoN Ignition key Parking brake 8062-003 8062-005...
Be sure all persons are clear of area before engaging the blades. Tracking knob WARNING! Never use the machine on terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees. Mow slopes side to side, not up and down. Avoid sudden directional changes. 8062-004 8062-027 Husqvarna-23...
Avoid getting engine too wet. • Do not spray water directly on a hot mower. Allow it to cool to a safe temperature before cleaning. 24 - Husqvarna oPERATIoN Mowing pattern Clean mower deck after each use 8062-011...
Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over. Operator presence levers Set throttle to slow and disengage mower blades 8062-004 8062-009 Husqvarna-25...
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Turn the ignition key to the stop position. Remove the ignition key. Shut oFF the fuel valve. Set the parking brake. 26 - Husqvarna oPERATIoN Ignition key Fuel shut off valve - closed (OFF) Parking brake 8062-003 8062-007 8062-005...
To achieve the best quality cut, the blades should be level with the ground or slightly tipped forward. oPERATIoN Remove spark plug wires 1. Deck latch 2, latch pin 3. Retainer pin 4. Height rod Height adjustment 8062-024 8062-034 Husqvarna-27...
Check the tire pressures Sharpen/Replace mower blades Clean the engine’s cooling air intake Clean the air cleaner’s pre-filter Clean the air cleaner’s filter cartridge Check/adjust the parking brake Inspect muffler/Spark arrester 28 - Husqvarna mAINTENANCE Daily Before After ...
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Performed by authorized service workshop. Weekly Maintenance interval least in hours once each year 100 300 In dusty Husqvarna-29 ...
Engine must not start unless blades are off and the speed control is in the start position. 30 - Husqvarna mAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine.
Push the choke cable’s outer casing as far to the left as possible and tighten the clamping screw. mAINTENANCE Check and clean the cooling air intake Adjusting the throttle cable Adjusting the choke cable 8062-032 8011-605 8011-605 Husqvarna-31...
To clean or replace the air filter: Unhook the two retaining clips and remove the end cover. 32 - Husqvarna mAINTENANCE WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine.
If necessary, a soap solution can be applied to the filter ends to ease mounting. Move the hose clamps back toward the filter. mAINTENANCE Installing the main filter Installing the inner filter Check and clean the cooling air intake 8011-449 8011-450 8011-783 Husqvarna-33...
Slide the belt off the pulley and fully remove the belt. Reverse the procedure for installation. After installation is complete check the belt for twists. 34 - Husqvarna mAINTENANCE Tire pressures Slacken the belt tensioner...
Install and tighten blade bolt securely. Tighten torque 90 ft/lb (122 Nm). IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required. Do not use lower grade hardware than specified. mAINTENANCE Check the cutting blades...
Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately. Hardware Check daily. Inspect the entire machine for loose or missing hardware. 36 - Husqvarna mAINTENANCE Clean mower deck after each use 8062-012...
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If the belt continues to slip after cleaning, it must be replaced. Gasoline or other petroleum products must not be used to clean belts. 100h 200h 300h 8062-018 lubricate with oil can level check Husqvarna-37...
The throttle cable is also lubricated at the control when the control console is removed. 38 - Husqvarna lUBRICATIoN Lubricating the front wheels Lubricate cables 8062-029...
Rich fuel mixture or fuel-air mixture. • Wrong fuel type. • Water in the fuel. • Clogged air filter. • Clogged air filter. • Fouled spark plug. • Carburetor incorrectly adjusted. • Blades are loose. • Blades are incorrectly balanced. • Engine is loose. Husqvarna-41...
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Problem Engine overheats. machine moves slowly, unevenly. mower deck not engaging. Uneven mowing results. machine moves when in neutral position. machine pulls to left or right. 42 - Husqvarna TRoUBlESHooTING Cause • Clogged air intake. • Engine overloaded. • Poor ventilation around engine.
Service When ordering spare parts, please specify the purchase year, model, type, and serial number. Always use genuine Husqvarna spare parts. An annual checkup at an authorized service workshop is a good way to ensure that the machine performs its best the following season.
Upper Harness SCHEmATICS Violet White Blue Blue Violet Black orange Brown White Green White Black yellow yellow White yellow Blue orange Green Black White Blue Green Black Black yellow Grey White Grey Husqvarna-45...
SAE standard J1349/ISO1585. Mass production engines may differ from this value. Actual power output for the engine installed in the final machine will depend on the operating speed, environmental conditions and other variables. 46 - Husqvarna TECHNICAl DATA WH5223...
Do not remove any of these labels. Certificates can also be supplied with the machine at delivery or written in the Engine manual. Take care of them as they are valuable documents. CE requirements The Declaration of Conformity is included in the literature packet. 48 - Husqvarna...
After the First 8 Hours Change engine oil. SERVICE JoURNAl Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Delivery service has been carried out. No remaining notes. Certified: □ Husqvarna-49...
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Perform the 25-hour service. Clean/replace the air cleaner filter cartridge (paper filter) (shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions). lubricate front wheel bearings. lubricate throttle/choke cable. Check/adjust the parking brake. 50 - Husqvarna SERVICE JoURNAl Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign □ □ □...
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Clean the combustion chamber and grind the valve seats. Check the engine valve clearance. Replace the air cleaner’s prefilter (foam). SERVICE JoURNAl Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Husqvarna-51...
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Change the fuel filter (100 hours). Clean the cooling fins (100 hours). Check the engine valve clearance (300 hours). Perform the 300-Hour service at an authorized service workshop. 52 - Husqvarna SERVICE JoURNAl Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign □ □...