Operating Instructions - Husqvarna WHF4215ETS Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROLS:
1. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls their function and how to operate them before operating
the mower.
2. Drive levers: Located on each side of the handle control direction of movement. The left lever
controls the flow of oil from the left hydro pump to the left wheel motor. The right lever controls the
flow of oil from the right hydro pump to the right wheel motor.
3. Ground speed lever: Located in the center of the console. Controls the forward speed of the
mower. Push the lever forward if you want to go faster, pull it back to go slower or pull it all the way
back to the neutral or stop position.
NOTE: To begin motion the operator must move the ground speed lever forward before disen-
gaging the neutral bail. After you release the neutral bail allow the drive levers to move forward at
the same time. The mower will move in a straight line in that direction.
Movement of the right drive lever forward will cause the right wheel to rotate in a forward direc-
tion. Movement of the left drive lever forward will cause the left wheel to rotate in a forward direc-
tion. To stop forward travel pull levers back into the neutral position.
To turn right while moving in a forward direction pull the right drive lever back towards the neutral
position, this will slow the right wheel and cause the mower to turn in that direction.
To turn left while moving in forward direction pull the left drive lever back towards the neutral
position, this will slow the left wheel and cause the mower to turn in that direction.
4. Blade engagement switch: Located on the left side of the console. To engage the blades pull
up on the switch. push down on the switch to disengage the blades.
5. Choke and throttle control: Located on the right side of the console. Push the throttle control all
the way forward for choke. Use when starting cold engine do not run choke when engine is warm.
Use the throttle to control the engine RPM.
6. Tracking knob: Located on the front side of the ground speed lever. If the mower will not travel
in a straight line on a smooth surface, turn the tracking knob the proper direction until it straight-
ens out.
7. Key switch: Located on the console. The key switch must be turned on, blades disengaged,
and ground speed lever in neutral before starting.
8. Fuel shut off valve: Located under the fuel tank.
9. Pump release valves: Located at the back side of the pumps. Used to release the system so
unit may be moved by hand when not running. NOTE: Only rotate about a 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn to
release system.
10. Operator presence levers: Located on the handle. One or both levers must be pressed against
the handle for the mower to remain running, when the blades are engaged or the ground speed
lever is not in the neutral position.
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