The Husqvarna WHF3617 walk behind lawn mower is powered by a Kawasaki twin cylinder engine. This engine uses a dry type air filter to stop dust and other particulate matter from entering into the combustion chamber during operation which could disrupt the firing cycle. The power output from the engine comes to 17 hp. The engine draws gasoline from a fuel tank that can hold up to 20.1 liters (5.3 US gallons). This engine transfers power to the wheels through a Kanzaki pump, Parker wheel motor combination. This system gives the WHF 3617 lawnmower a top speed of 11.3 kph (7 mph). It’s steering and power is controlled with pistol grip handles.

The mower deck on the Husqvarna WHF3617 has a cutting width of 36 inches. This is a floating deck made from 10 gauge steel that has 7 gauge steel side skirts. The mower deck can cut grass as low as 1.5 inches above the ground and as high as 6 inches above the ground. Both blades on the WHF 3617 are engaged using an electric clutch. The blades are turned using a belt drive system. Each blade in the mower deck has a total length of 18 inches. The mowing deck is raised and lowered using a spring assisted lever.

The front wheels on the Husqvarna WHF3617 are attached to heavy duty castor yokes which are very strong and durable helping to make turning the self propelled lawn mower that much easier. The total length of the WHF 3617 comes to 73 inches. The total height of the lawnmower from the ground to the top of the handles is 42 inches. When the plastic discharge chute is down, the total width of the mower comes to 47 inches. When buying it new, it comes with a 3 year limited warranty for commercial users. Larger models than the WHF3617 include the Husqvarna WHF5223 and the Husqvarna WHF4817 walk behind lawnmowers.

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