Safety System; Function Check; Cutting Blades; Blade Replacement - Husqvarna WGP3616 Operator's Manual

Safety System

The machine is equipped with a safety system.
The engine can only be started when:
1. The blades are disengaged.
2. The shift lever must be in the neutral position.
make daily inspections to ensure that the safety
system works by attempting to start the engine when
one of the conditions is not met.
If the machine starts when one of these conditions
is not met, turn the machine off and repair the safety
system before using the machine again.

Function Check

Check the function of the safety electrical system on a
regular basis.
1. engine must stop if blades are engaged without
operator presence levers held down.
2. engine must stop if transmission is taken out of
neutral without holding down operator presence
levers.
3. engine must not start unless blades are off and
transmission is in the neutral position.

Cutting Blades

To achieve the best mowing effect, the blades must
be well sharpened and not damaged.
bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks
should be replaced.
Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting
obstacles that result in a breakdown. let the service
workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/
ground or must be replaced.
balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.

Blade replacement

Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
Install new or resharpened blade with stamped
GRASS SIDE facing towards ground/grass (down) or
THIS SIDE UP facing deck and cutter housing.
Install and tighten blade bolt securely. Tighten torque
90 ft/lb (122 Nm).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sharpening of blades should be carried
out by an authorized service workshop.
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Conditions for starting
1. Cutter housing
2. blade spacers
Blade attachment
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated. If
replacement is required, use only Husqvarna
original replacement parts. Do not use lower
grade hardware than specified.
WARNING!
Do not operate the mower if the
interlock safety system allows
operating or starting in any unsafe
condition.
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