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Setup manual for:
Gear Drive,ETS Gear Drive, Walk Hydro, ETS W alk Hydro, Mini Rider , Large Rider Gen 2
MANUAL NO. 539105470 REV . 01(03/14/02)
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Gear Drive Intermediate Walk Behind
Setup Instructions for:
MODELS / I.D. : 968999101 / W3212A
968999107
968999102
968999108
968999103
968999104
968999110
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/ W3213A
/ W3612A
/ W3613A
/ W3614A
/ W4814A
/ W4815A

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SETUP FORSETUP FOR
SETUP FOR
SETUP FORSETUP FOR
HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERSHUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS
HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS
HUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERSHUSQVARNA 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS
FRONT CASTER WHEELSFRONT CASTER WHEELS
FRONT CASTER WHEELS
FRONT CASTER WHEELSFRONT CASTER WHEELS
1. Mount front caster wheel assemblies. Installation
includes fastening casters to front of the cutter deck
using 3/8 x 1" hex head capscrews.
FUEL TANKFUEL TANK
FUEL TANK
FUEL TANKFUEL TANK
1. Mount fuel tank to tank support. Secure with the two
tank straps, four 1/4" bolts, and four 1/4" nuts. Tighten
until snug, but do not over tighten or crush the tank.
HANDLE ASSEMBLYHANDLE ASSEMBLY
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
HANDLE ASSEMBLYHANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the upper mounting holes in handle with the
upper hole in the tank support.
2. Install two 3/8" x 1" screws through matched holes
and loosely install 3/8" nuts.
3. Align the lower holes and install hardware as above,
tighten upper and lower hardware.
LINKAGE INSTALLATIONLINKAGE INSTALLATION
LINKAGE INSTALLATION
LINKAGE INSTALLATIONLINKAGE INSTALLATION
1. Install traction linkage to swivels in bellcrank mounted
to the tank support on each side of the mower. Traction
linkages are located on the upper handle, fastened to the
traction levers. To fasten linkage to swivel, first
disconnect linkage from traction levers, then screw
linkage into swivel. Reassemble linkage into traction
lever.
2. Install shifter to transmission with 1/4" x 1" screws.
The shifter is located in the inner box and hardware is
pre-assembled into the bracket on the transmission.
3. Install blade control rod into the bellcrank on the left
side of the tank support. Secure rod with ring type
retainer.
4. Refer to the section of this manual on adjustments for
the proper adjustment of the linkages you are installing.
The linkages were set at the factory but must be
checked before operating mower to insure of the proper
setting. Always check 100% of the adjustments before
you operate the mower.
5. Connect the two halves of the wiring harness together.
The four prong connectors have a locking tab that shows
which way to line them up and guarantees that they are
connected properly when the lock snaps.
6. Install the chute deflector to the side of the mower
deck. Bolt it into place using the two 5/16" x 1" screws
and nuts pre-assembled into the mounting tabs on the
deck. Tighten the screws very securely with the chute
completely covering the discharge opening and tight
against the side of deck.
THROTTLE INSTALLATIONTHROTTLE INSTALLATION
THROTTLE INSTALLATION
THROTTLE INSTALLATIONTHROTTLE INSTALLATION
1. Connect the throttle cable end to the throttle mechanism
on engine, leaving the cable clamp loose. Push throttle
lever on console completely forward. Then pull the cable
through the clamp on engine and tighten the cable
clamp. Move the throttle lever back and forth to ensure
proper installation.
GAS LINE INSTALLATIONGAS LINE INSTALLATION
GAS LINE INSTALLATION
GAS LINE INSTALLATIONGAS LINE INSTALLATION
1. The gas line is factory installed on the engine. Attach
loose end to fuel tank hose barb and secure with hose
clamp.
POSITIONING THE FRONT CASTER SPACERSPOSITIONING THE FRONT CASTER SPACERS
POSITIONING THE FRONT CASTER SPACERS
POSITIONING THE FRONT CASTER SPACERSPOSITIONING THE FRONT CASTER SPACERS
1. Using the cutting height chart, find the correct number
of spacers to be placed under the caster swivel.
2. Remove the lynch pin and washer from the top of
caster and reposition spacers to the desired cutting
height from the chart. See figure # 2
AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTAXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTAXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. To adjust rear axle, stop engine and place drive levers
in the neutral lock position, remove spark plug wire.
2. Remove lower belt shield from underside of rear deck
for better access to axle adjustment bolts.
3. Loosen axle pivot bolts and axle adjustment bolts.
See figure # 1.
4. Place a jack under center of rear deck raise the jack
slightly so axle adjustment bolts may be removed.
5. With the jack raise or lower the rear deck to the desired
position using the chart to ensure proper height. Reinstall
the axle adjustment bolts and tighten.
A tapered punch may be used to help align the holes.
See figure #1.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to readjust drive and brake linkages.
NOTE:
To achieve the best quality cut, the blades should be
level with the ground or slightly tipped forward
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REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTREAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTREAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
AXLE PIVOT BOLTS
AXLE ADJUSTMENT BOLTS
POSITION
A
POSITION
B
LOOSEN BOLTS EACH SIDE
POSITION
C
Figure 1
POSITION
D
PLACE JACK HERE
1/2" SPACERS
CASTER
SWIVEL
CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTCASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTCASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Figure 2
MACHINERY BUSHING
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ETS Gear Drive Intermediate Walk Behind
Setup Instructions for:
968999117 / W3613ETS
968999120 / W4815ETS
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Setup & Adjustments
MAINTENANCE
1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to keep
mower in safe operating condition.
2. Never store the mower with gas in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool
before storing in an enclosure.
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
4. Check grass catcher assembly frequently for
wear or deterioration. Replace bag if loose
seams or tears are evident.
5. Have your mower inspected and serviced
each year by an authorized HUSQVARNA
dealer. Determine if any additional devices are
available which might upgrade the safety of your
mower.
6. Use only authentic HUSQVARNA replace-
ment parts to insure the safety and quality of
your mower is maintained.
7. Safety decals should be replaced if they are
missing or illegible. Decals may be purchased
from your HUSQVARNA dealer.
FRONT CASTER WHEELS
1. Mount front caster wheel assemblies. Installation includes fastening casters to front of the
cutter deck using 3/8 x 1" hex head capscrews.
FUEL TANK
1. Place fuel tank on tank support, making sure
to get the studs through the slots on the top of
the tank support. Place the 5/16” flat washer ,
spring, the other 5/16 flat washer and the 5/16”
nut on the stud. Snug 5/16” nut, but do not over
tighten.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the upper mounting holes in handle with
the upper hole in the tank support.
2. Install two 3/8" x 1" screws through matched
holes and loosely install 3/8" nuts.
3. Align the lower holes and inst all hardware as
above, tighten upper and lower hardware.
LINKAGE INSTALLATION
1. Install drive linkage into the hole in the idler
arm on the inside of the tank support. The drive
linkages are fastened to the drive levers on the
handle assembly . Secure the drive linkages to
the idler arm by inserting a retaining ring
through the small hole in the end of the drive
linkage.
2. Install shifter to transmission with 1/4" x 1"
screws.
The shifter is located in the inner box and
hardware is pre-assembled into the bracket on
the transmission.
3. Install blade control rod into the bellcrank on
the left side of the tank support. Secure rod with
ring type retainer .
4. Refer to the section of this manual on adjustments for the proper adjustment of the linkages
you are installing. The linkages were set at the
factory but must be checked before operating
mower to insure of the proper setting. Always
check 100% of the adjustments before you
operate the mower.
5. Connect the two halves of the wiring harness
together. The four prong connectors have a
locking tab that shows which way to line them
up and guarantees that they are connected
properly when the lock snaps.
6. Install the chute deflector to the side of the
mower deck. Bolt it into place using the two 5/
16" x 1" screws and nuts pre-assembled into
the mounting tabs on the deck. T ighten the
screws very securely with the chute completely
covering the discharge opening and tight
against the side of deck.
THROTTLE INSTALLATION
1. Connect the throttle cable end to the throttle
mechanism on engine, leaving the cable clamp
loose. Push throttle lever on console completely forward. Then pull the cable through the
clamp on engine and tighten the cable clamp.
Move the throttle lever back and forth to ensure
proper installation.
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