Cutting Height; Mower Deck Leveling - Husqvarna WHF4817 Operator's Manual

1. Uncrate mower
2. Lift up on handles until mower is level.
3. Using the hardware provided in the literature
package, insert 3 bolts per side into the frame
side where the front frame connects to the rear
deck. (See FIG 1) A pry bar can be used to
align the holes.
FIGURE 1
4. Line up the back edge of the front frame with
the front edge of the wheel motor mount so
they are parallel and tighten the hardware.
5. Remove the hood from the frame and install
the deck belt. Be sure the belt is still wrapped
around the clutch pulley under the rear
deck.(See FIG 2)
6. With the hood off, mount the muffler on the
engine using the provided hardware. Reinstall
hood.
7. Cut the plastic wire ties holding the operator
presence levers down.
8. Check tire pressure in all four tires. (rear tires
15 PSI, front tires 20-25 PSI)
9. Check engine oil with dipstick. Add if needed
per engine manufactures specifications. (See
engine manual)
10. Check hydraulic oil level. Should be an 1.0"
below the bottom of the fill tube.
11. Mount the discharge chute to the front deck
using the fasteners provided on the deck.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS

CUTTING HEIGHT:

1. Stop the mower and disengage the blades.
2. Raise the deck height lever to the transport po-
3. Remove the height adjustment pin and place it

MOWER DECK LEVELING:

1. Position mower on a flat surface and stop en-
2. Check the tire pressure of all four tires. Infla-
3. Place two 2x4's on edge under the cutting deck
4. Adjust the four upper chain bolts "H" to the cen-
5. Check chains for equal tension. If unequal,
6. Place deck in the 5" cutting height and mea-
5
sition.
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 the
decal on the front deck.
gine.
tion should be 15 psi.
from front to rear and lower the deck down onto
the 2x4's.
ter of the slot in the deck lift arms. NOTE: make
sure deck lift blocks are tightly bolted to the
frame .
adjust upper chain bolt in slot.
sure from the cutting edge of the blade to a flat
surface to check deck cutting height.