Husqvarna WHF5223 User Manual

EnglishOperator's ManualWHF5223 / 966947006WHF6123 / 966947007Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instru

SAFETY10 - Husqvarna8011-635Be extra cautious when driving on slopes8011-636Never allow children to operate the machineKeep all movement on the slopes

SAFETYHusqvarna-118011-637 Never ll the fuel tank indoorsSafe Handling of GasolineTo avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in ha

SAFETY12 - Husqvarna8011-638Never operate the machine in an enclosed spaceGeneral MaintenanceNever operate machine in a closed area.• Keep all nuts an

SAFETYHusqvarna-13The machine is tested and approved only • with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer. Only use approv

CONTROLS14 - HusqvarnaThis operator’s manual describes the Husqvarna Walk-Behind Mower. The machine is tted with a Kawasaki four-stroke overhead valv

CONTROLSHusqvarna-158062-003Ignition key8062-004Drive leversDrive LeversThe machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two moti

CONTROLS16 - Husqvarna8062-004Operator presence leversOperator Presence LeversLocated on the handle, the Operator Presence System levers serve as an a

CONTROLSHusqvarna-17Throttle ControlThe throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades, assuming the blade

CONTROLS18 - HusqvarnaBlade Engagement ControlThe blade engagement control is on the center control panel.In order to engage the blades, pull the cont

CONTROLSHusqvarna-19WARNING!Fill to bottom of ller neck. Do not overll. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near a

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OPERATION20 - HusqvarnaThe neutral locks for the drive levers should be in • locked position. Before StartingRead the sections on Safety and Controls

OPERATIONHusqvarna-218062-007Fuel shut off valve - openStarting EngineOpen fuel shut-off valve.8062-010Set throttle controlSet throttle control at the

OPERATION22 - Husqvarna8062-005Parking brakeRelease the parking brake by pivoting the pedal back and downwards until it clears the brake shaft.Turn ig

OPERATIONHusqvarna-238062-004Operator presence leversRunningDepress one operator presence lever and move the speed control to the desired speed. Pull

OPERATION24 - Husqvarna8062-011Mowing pattern8062-012Clean mower deck after each useMowing Tips Observe and mark rocks and other xed objects in • ord

OPERATIONHusqvarna-25TransportThe machine is heavy and can cause serious • crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is loaded on or unloaded from

OPERATION26 - Husqvarna8062-003Ignition keyTurn the ignition key to the stop position.Remove the ignition key.8062-007Fuel shut off valve - closed (OF

OPERATIONHusqvarna-27Cutting Height Adjustment8062-024Remove spark plug wires8062-0341. Deck latch2, Latch pin3. Retainer pin4. Height rodHeight adjus

MAINTENANCE28 - HusqvarnaMaintenance ScheduleThe following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For those points

MAINTENANCEHusqvarna-29Maintenance Before AfterDaily Weekly At least once each yearMaintenance interval in hours25 50 100 300Check/adjust throttle and

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ... 5General ...

MAINTENANCE30 - HusqvarnaIgnition SystemThe engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system. Only the spark plugs require maintenance.For recomm

MAINTENANCEHusqvarna-31Engine Cooling Air IntakeCheck that the engine’s cooling air intake is free from leaves, grass, and dirt. If the cooling air in

MAINTENANCE32 - HusqvarnaAir FilterHeavy duty air lterIf the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the air lter may be clogged. If running with a dirt

MAINTENANCEHusqvarna-33Replacing the Fuel FilterReplace the line-mounted fuel lter every 100 hours (once per season) or more regularly if it is clogg

MAINTENANCE34 - HusqvarnaTire PressuresAll tires should be at 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar.8062-026Tire pressuresDeck beltCheck every 100 hours of operati

MAINTENANCEHusqvarna-35Cutting BladesWARNING!Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.IMPO

MAINTENANCE36 - HusqvarnaCleaningUnder side of rear deckRemove grass and debris.WashingRegular cleaning and washing, especially under the mower deck,

MAINTENANCEHusqvarna-37GeneralRemove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it must

LUBRICATION38 - HusqvarnaCablesIf possible, grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating. Ret the rubb

LUBRICATIONHusqvarna-39Engine Oil5. The engine oil should be changed for the rst time after 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it should be changed ev

WARNING!Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understand these

LUBRICATION40 - HusqvarnaEngine Oil LevelsCheck the oil level in the engine when the machine is standing level and the engine is stopped.Remove the di

TROUBLESHOOTINGHusqvarna-41Problem CauseEngine will not start. • Mower deck control is engaged.• Speed control not in the start position.• Spark pl

TROUBLESHOOTING42 - HusqvarnaProblem Cause• Clogged air intake.• Engine overloaded.• Poor ventilation around engine.• Defective engine speed regul

STORAGEHusqvarna-43Winter StorageAt the end of the mowing season (or if it will not be in use for longer than 30 days), the machine should be readied

SCHEMATICS44 - HusqvarnaLower Harness7.01.02.03.02.05.02.51.50 8.0022.5026.50RedVioletGrayWhiteBlue BlackRedWhiteGrayVioletWhiteRedRedWhiteBlackCONVOL

SCHEMATICSHusqvarna-45Upper Harness.506.509.503.003.004.502.50.5017.0021.0026.0033.008.2530.008.001.50BrownBrownRedGreenRedBlackGreenBlackBlackGreenBl

TECHNICAL DATA46 - HusqvarnaWH5223 WH6123EngineManufacturer Kawasaki KawasakiType FH680V FH680VPower 23 hp* / 17.2 kW 23 hp* / 17.2 kWOil capacity ex

TECHNICAL DATAHusqvarna-47Torque SpecicationsEngine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb (67 Nm)Deck pulley bolts 150 ft/lb (203 Nm)Lug nuts 75 ft/lb (100

48 - HusqvarnaCONFORMITY CERTIFICATESUSA requirementsLabels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fu

Husqvarna-49SERVICE JOURNALActionDate, mtr reading, stamp, signDelivery ServiceMount caster wheels. 1. □Adjust tire pressure of all wheels according

INTRODUCTIONHusqvarna-5CongratulationsThank you for purchasing a Husqvarna Walk-Behind mower. This machine is built for superior efciency to rapidly

50 - HusqvarnaSERVICE JOURNALActionDate, mtr reading, stamp, sign25-Hour ServiceCheck the fuel pump air lter. 1. □Check the tire pressures. 2. □Che

Husqvarna-51SERVICE JOURNALActionDate, mtr reading, stamp, sign300-Hour ServiceInspect the machine. Come to agreement with the customer 1. □ as to a

52 - HusqvarnaSERVICE JOURNALActionDate, mtr reading, stamp, signAt Least Once Each YearClean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours). 1. □Replace

Husqvarna-53SERVICE JOURNALActionDate, mtr reading, stamp, sign

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INTRODUCTION6 - HusqvarnaGood ServiceHusqvarna’s products are sold through out the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service.

SYMBOLS AND DECALSHusqvarna-7These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual.Study them carefully so that you know what they mean.

SAFETY8 - Husqvarna8011-632Never take passengersThese instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.General OperationRead, understand, and fol

SAFETYHusqvarna-98011-670aPersonal protective equipmentPersonal Safety EquipmentMake sure rst aid equipment is close at • hand when using the machine