Husqvarna W3613 User's Manual
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1. EMERGENCY STOP Pull both traction levers firmly against handle grips and hold them securely in place Use thumb latches to lock both traction levers in neutral position then stop engine by pulling throttle control back to the off position See figure 7 O P LEVER THUMB LATCH HANDLE THUMBLATCH NEUTRALPOSITION TRACTION LEVER Figure 7 NORMAL OPERATING STOP 1 Pull both traction levers firmly toward the handle grips to stop forward motion 2 Use thumb latches to lock traction levers in the neutral position 3 Move the throttle control to the slow position 4 Move blade engagement lever to the off position 5 Move shift lever to the neutral position 6 Stop engine by pulling throttle control lever all the way back to the off position NOTE CLOSE FUEL VALVE AT THE END OF EACH MOWING JOB 10 PRE START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start up 1 If required make cutting height adjustments and drive linkage adjustments Refer to pages 5 and 6 2 Check tires for proper inflation front caster tire pressure to be 50 Ibs max rear tire pressure to be 14 Ibs max 3 Check guards deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and secure 4 Check blade belts for wear and correct tension if worn or damaged replace with original part 5 Clean interior and exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and clean engine of any accu2. Hj Husqvarna Operators manual Models 968999114 W3213 968999116 W3613 l 968999251 W4815 Please read these instructions carefully and make 968999278 WG4815P sure you understand them before using the machine MANUAL NO 539106471 REV 03 08 23 04 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY Training Preparation Operation Maintenance EQUIPTMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Front casters Axle adjustment Cutting height chart Brake adjustment Operator presence switches Belt adjustments OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Emergency stopping Normal stopping Pre start Operating instructions SERVICE Interlock system Cutting deck Cutter housing Belt replacement Winter storage Maintenance chart 2004 Husqvarna All right reserved Beatrice NE Printed U S A 2 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the HUSQVARNA 32 36 commercial mowers Read understand and follow the safety and operating instructions Always stop the engine and blades place the traction levers in drive and place the mower in gear when leaving unattended The steering system of this mower uses individual right and left traction levers on the handle bars Squeezing the traction lever will reduce tension on the wheel drive belt eliminating power to that wheel With the opposite wheel still under power a turn is accomplished If the traction lever is squeezed even tighter the brake will be applied to that wheel and a tighter more ab
3. 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 re moved 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 Setup 8 Adjustments REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AA PD _ AXLE PIVOTBOLTS AXLE ADJUSTMENT BOLTS POSTONA AA POSITION B PLACE JACK HERE POSITION C LOOSEN BOLTS EACH SIDE POSITION D Figure 1 CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ee MACHINERY BUSHING 1 2 il ie CASTERSWIVEL E KR Figure 2 Setup 8 Adjustments CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHART AXLE NUMBER OF NUMBER OF 1 4 BLADE SPACERS CUTTING HEIGHT POSITION SPACERS BELOW UNDER CUTTER HOUSING IN INCHES CASTERARM A KE C 1 To quickly achieve small changes in cutting USE ONLY 4 BLADE SPACERS MAXIMUM heights move the spacers from under the cutter housing to above the cutter pulley Each spacer moved will give an additional 1 4 of cutting height Setup 8 Adjustments BRAKE TRACTION ADJUSMENT 1 Disconnect the brake linkag
4. tires 3 Unhook spring from belt guard Located on the sides of the tank support 4 Remove belt guard 5 Loosen bellcrank pivot and belt guard mounting bolts slide spacers off of bolts to gain clearance for belt removal 6 Remove belt 7 To replace belt reverse the procedure and make any needed adjustments BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 32 36 MOWERS BLADE DRIVE BELT If the belt is worn or damaged blades will not drive properly To replace this belt proceed as follows 1 Close fuel tank shut off valve and remove spark plug wire 2 Remove the belt cover from the mower deck 3 Loosen the snubber bolt on the engagement idler so belt can be removed 4 Raise the rear of mower and block up the rear tires to gain access to the underside of rear deck 5 Remove the rear belt shield from the underside of rear deck 6 Loosen the engine bolts with belt guides and rotate them away from the engine pulley Belt guides can be seen in figure 4 on page 9 7 Loosen the belt guides located around the pulleys on the front deck Belt guides are 5 16 bolts and must be loosened to remove the belt 8 Remove belt 9 To replace belt reverse the procedure and make any needed adjustments to belt guides or belt tension 14 TRANSMISSION BELT REPLACEMENT 32 36 amp 48 MOWERS 1 Blade drive belt must be removed from engine pulley before transmission belt can be removed See blade drive replacement use ste
5. D CONDITION NEUTRAL LOCK THUMB LATCH The point between neutral and drive on the slot of the thumb latches should be checked every 50 hours If the point is rounded it should be replaced See figure 7 on page 10 BLADES If blades are in good condition sharpen at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees about 2 1 2 in from the tips NOTE AFTER SHARPENING CHECK BLADES FOR PROPER BALANCE IF NEEDED CORRECT BAL ANCE TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION CUTTING DECK SERVICE If mower is cutting improperly check the following 1 Ground speed too fast for proper cutting Shift to a lower gear 2 Engine speed too low for proper cutting Increase engine speed 3 Cutting height too low for ground grass conditions Adjust to higher cut 4 Blade spacers not positioned properly on all blade shafts Visually inspect and replace or adjust as necessary 5 Front casters spacers not in correct relationship with rear axle Adjust as necessary 6 Belt slippage causing bad cutting pattern or uneven cut Adjust belt tension 7 Tire pressure uneven tire pressure can cause an uneven cut from one side of the deck to the other Equalize tire pressure 12 Service CUTTER HOUSING SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES The cutter housing assembly is designed with a slip fitinner race and pulley The sole purpose ofthe setscrew in the pulley is to hold the housing assem bly together The setscrew is not meant to secure the pulley The
6. K 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 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 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 adjust ments before you operate the mower 5 Connect the two halves of the wiring harness together The
7. NE TO COOL DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE IF THE MOWER IS TO BE RAISED OR TILTED MAKE SURE TO SECURE THE MOWER IN PLACE NOTE ALL MOWERS SHOULD BE TILTED WITH THE CARBURETOR SIDE UP MODULE SYSTEM The interlock modules function is to prevent the engine from starting if the blade and or traction systems are engaged It also causes engine shut down if the operator falls from or attempts to leave the operator position while the blades or traction drives are engaged After the engine starts the operator must hold either the left or right O P lever down before engaging the blades or shifting the transmission into gear If neither O P lever is held the engine will stop INTERLOCK SAFETY SYSTEM Check the function of the safety electrical system on a regular basis 1 Engine must kill if blades are engaged without O P levers held down 2 Engine must kill if transmission is taken out of neutral without holding down O P levers 3 Engine must not start unless blades are off and transmission is in the neutral position 4 Do not operate the mower if the interlock safety system allows operating or starting in any unsafe condition CAUTION DO NOT BYPASS THE INTERLOCK SWITCHES THEY ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION CHECK THE OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM DAILY ALONG WITH THE TRACTION DRIVE SWITCHES AND BLADE SWITCH FOR PROPER OPERATION REPAIR IMMEDIATELY IFA PROBLEM IN THE SYSTEM IS FOUND DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IN A DAMAGE
8. d so loosen the nut on the underside of the transmission the lever does not come in contact with control panel idler pulley located under the rear deck slide the idler when the lever is in the off position assembly inward to increase tension and tighten the nut to secure See figure 4 amp 5 To adjust remove the clevis pin from the yoke and adjust by turning the yoke The clevis pin connects BELT GUIDES the blade engagement lever to the yoke and the yoke Belt guides under rear deck are adjusted as shown in is connected to the blade engagement rod that runs figure 4 amp 5 to the bellcrank on the rear deck NOTE The blades should come to a stop from maximum speed within 7 seconds after disengaging 32 8 36 MODEL 48 MODEL 102036 1 8 CLEARANCE 1 4 CLEARANCE 4 08 103462 TRANSMISSION BELT 4 2 102036 103462 NN e NS Ma TRANSMISSION BELT ENGINE o Q Audla Go PULLEY 5N A Fi ENGINE NS ON ON Mr VN E PULLEY 5 ANA VANA we a i AN kaid A we 103463 103462 4 8 CLEARANCE 1 8 CLEARANCE TRANSMISSION IDLER PULLEY sie IDLER PULLEY Figure 4 Figure 5 AUXILARY BELT ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE ROD IDLER PIVOT POINT ENGAGEMENT IDLER ASSEMBLY Figure 6 9 Operating Instructions BEFORE OPERATING Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the mower Know beforehand how to stop the engine drive wheels and mower blades in preparation for possible emergency
9. debris Also note other pos sible hazards such as holes stumps sprinkler heads etc 4 Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open shoes Always wear substantial footwear and long pants 5 Fill gasoline tank before starting the engine Only use an approved gasoline container Do not smoke near open gasoline containers Do not fill gasoline tank indoors or when engine is running or hot Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting engine 6 Never attempt to make any adjustments even the smallest when engine is running 7 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 8 Never operate mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm grip on the handle and walk never run OPERATION 1 Do not change engine governor settings or over speed the engine 2 Keep hands feet and clothing away from rotating parts when operating mower 3 Disengage blade drive when crossing gravel drives walks roads or under any condition where thrown objects might be a hazard 4 After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates abnormally stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage 5 Stop the engine and wait for the blades to stop rotating whenever you leave the operating position for any reason including emptying the grass catcher or making any adjustments or repairs 6 Mow across slopes never up and down Use caution when changing direction on slope
10. e from the brake band arm 2 With the mower in gear place the traction levers in the drive position Firmly pull back on the handles until the tires slide to seat the wheel drive belts into the pulleys 3 Measure the clearance between the bottom of the traction lever rod and the bottom of the thumb latch slot It should be between 3 16 to 1 4 but not exceeding 1 4 See Figure 3 O P LEVER a ee ss HANDLE THUMB LATCH TRACTION LEVER 3 16 to 1 4 CLEARANCE Figure 3 4 If the clearance is less than 3 16 disconnect the traction rod from the traction lever by removing the hairpin cotter 5 Adjust the traction rod to the proper clearance by screwing it out of the swivel if clearance is less than 3 16 NOTE More or less brake pressure may be desired depend ing on the operator or conditions of operation To increase pressure tighten the wing nut on the brake linkage OPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT The operator presence switches can be adjusted by loosening the screws on the side of the O P lever linkage and sliding the switch up or down The O P switch should have a 1 32 to 1 16 gap between the plunger and the bottom side of the control panel when operator presence levers are released BLADE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT The blade engagement switch can be adjusted by loosening the screws on the flange under the control panel and moving the switch in or out The blade switch shou
11. ependable service ITEM REAR TIRES FRONT TIRES UNDERSIDE OF MOWING DECK MOWER DECK UNDERSIDE OF REAR DECK BLADE PULLEYS ENGINE PULLEY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS CASTER SHAFTS ENGINE OIL LEVEL REAR WHEELS BRAKE ARMS BLADE ENGAGEMENT BELLCRANK BLADE ENGAGEMENT FRICTION WASHER TRANSMISSION SHAFTS BLADES ENGINE AIR FILTER LINKAGES AND ADJUSTMENTS FUEL FILTER IN LINE POINT ON THUMB LATCH BE TWEEN NEUTRALAND DRIVE WINTER STORAGE DRIVE WHEEL IDLERARMS Maintenance FREQUENCY BEFORE EACH MOWING BEFORE EACH MOWING AFTER EACH MOWING DAILY AFTER EACH MOWING WHENEVER REMOVED WHENEVER REMOVED DAILY DAILY DAILY CHANGE PER MANUAL DAILY DAILY DAILY 100 HRS WEEKLY EVERY SHARPENING 100 HRS PAPER 25HRS FOAM 100 HRS 100 HRS 250 HRS REPLACE EACH MOW ING SEASON THE END OF MOWING SEASON DAILY 15 REQUIRED SERVICE INFLATE TO PROPER PRESSURE INFLATE TO PROPER PRESSURE REMOVE GRASS 8 DEBRIS INSPECT FOR CRACKS LOOSE HARDWARE REMOVE GRASS 8 DEBRIS LOCTITE TO SHAFT ANTI SEIZE TO SHAFT LUBE WITH GREASE LUBE WITH GREASE FILLASNEEDED LUBE WITH GREASE LUBE WITH GREASE LUBE WITH GREASE LUBE WITH SILICONE LUBE WITH GREASE REPLACE IF DAMAGED SERVICE PER MANUAL INSPECT amp REPLACE IF WORN OR DAMAGED REPLACE WITH NEW IF POINT WORN REPLACE SEE SECTION ON STORAGE LUBE WITH GREASE Hj Husqvarna
12. ers by pushing the thumb latches forward Slowly release both traction levers at the same time to begin forward motion 10 The steering system of this mower uses individual right and left traction levers on the handle bars Squeezing the traction lever will reduce tension on the wheel drive belt eliminating power to that wheel With the opposite wheel still under power a turn is accom plished If the traction lever is squeezed even tighter the brake will be applied to that wheel and a tighter more abrupt turn is accomplished turn left by squeezing the left hand traction lever or turn right by squeezing the right hand traction lever If you squeeze both levers the mower will stop 11 Service SERVICE ASSISTANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS To retain the guality of your mower use genuine HUSQVARNA replacement parts only Contact your local HUSQVARNA dealer for parts and service assistance Forthe correct part or information for your particular mower always mention model and serial number We recommend returning your mower to an authorized HUSQVARNA dealer on a yearly basis for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the performance and safety of your mower For engine parts and service look inthe yellow pages for the engine manufacturer s dealers under the heading engines gasoline WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE ON THE MOWER TURN ENGINE OFF CLOSE THE FUEL VALVE AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND ALLOW ENGI
13. 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 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 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 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 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
14. he operator or other persons The owner must under stand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance TRAINING 1 Read this manual carefully and question your dealer if something is not clear Should the dealer be unable or unavailable to answer your questions call or write our factory 2 Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment 3 DO NOT allow children in the yard or area when the mower is operating 4 DO NOT allow pre teenage children to operate mower 5 Allow only responsible teenagers with mature judgment to operate mower and only when being supervised 6 Keep the area clear of all persons particularly small children and pets PREPARATION 1 The use of personal protective equipment such as but not limited to protection for the eyes ears feet and head is highly recommended 2 Never operate the mower without proper guards covers safety switches and devices in place and properly functioning Inspect to determine that these safety devices are installed properly are in good condition and operate properly If the condition of any of these devices is questionable they must be replaced or repaired before using the mower 3 Thoroughly inspect the area and remove all stones sticks wire and other
15. ld be adjusted so the plunger is fully depressed when the engagement lever is fully disen gaged ADJUSTMENTS DRIVE BELTS For all drive belts tension should be set so that belt vibration is minimized or eliminated when belts are moving during normal operation A properly tensioned belt should have 1 4 to 3 8 deflection at the center of belt span between pulleys when blades are engaged Blade drive belt tension is preset at the factory NOTE DO NOT over tighten belt Excessive tension will decrease belt and spindle bearing life BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON BLADE BELT TURN MOWER OFF CLOSE FUEL VALVE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE 1 Remove front deck belt shield 2 Loosen whiz nut on turnbuckle 3 Set belt tension when engagement lever is in the engaged position 4 To increase belt tension rotate turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower until desired tension is gained Do not over tighten belts to much tension will reduce belt and spindle bearing life See figure 6 5 Tighten whiz nut on turnbuckle and install belt shield AUXILIARY BLADE DRIVE BELT 48 MODELS ONLY To adjust tension of the auxiliary belt rotate nut on linkage thatis attached to deck strap located onthe right side of cutter deck Setup 8 Adjustments TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER To increase the tension of the transmission belt The blade engagement lever needs to be adjuste
16. mulation of dirt or debris Keep engine air intake clear at all times 6 Check engine oil add if needed do not overfill refer to engine manual for oil specs 7 Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can dissipate Make sure cap is tight after refueling NOTE DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR WHILE ENGINE IS HOT NOTE USE FRESH CLEAN LEAD FREE GASOLINE DO NOT USE GASOLINE THAT HAS BEEN STORED FOR LONG PERIODS LEADED GASOLINE OR GASOHOL IS NOT RECOMMENDED STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS 1 Move blade engagement lever to the off position so the interlock will allow engine to start 2 Check gear shifter to be sure it is in the neutral position 3 While on level terrain lock both traction levers into the neutral position 4 Open fuel shut off valve 5 Set throttle control all the way forward to the choke position Operating Instructions 6 Pull starter rope until engine starts 7 Warm engine momentarily then move the throttle control out ofthe choke position until engine runs smoothly approximately 1 2 throttle Engage the blades and set the desired rpm The best cutting and bagging is obtained with engine at or near top rpm NOTE DO NOT engage the blades at full rpm To extend belt life engage and disengage belts at 1 2 throttle 8 Depress one operator presence lever and shift transmission to the desired gear 9 Unlock the traction lev
17. ps 4 5 and 6 Also see figure 4 on page 9 2 Loosen nut on the transmission idler pulley and slide pulley in slot to relieve tension on belt 3 Remove the belt from the transmission pulley and the engine pulley 4 Reverse the procedure for replacement AUXILIARY BELT REPLACEMENT 48 MOWERS 1 Loosen the auxiliary belt adjusting rod To relieve tension on the belt See figure 6 on page 8 2 Remove belt guides from the center spindle 3 Remove belt 4 Reverse procedure for replacement Adjust belt to proper tension BLADE ENGAGMENT FRICTION WASHER 1 If friciton washer is worn replace 2 If friction washer is sticking lubricate with Chemplex 710 silicone compound WINTER STORAGE To prepare your Husqvarna mower for winter storage perform the routine maintenance and necessary adjustments and record the part numbers of worn or broken parts so they may be ordered and replaced before the next mowing season Use only authentic Husqvarna replacement parts to insure proper fit and the safety of your mower is maintained Treat the fuel in the tank with a fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL This will minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Read and follow the mix ratio on the container Run the engine for at least 10 minutes after adding the stabilizer to bring it into the carburetor These few tips will help make your mower ready when needed for the next mowing season and insure many years of d
18. pulley is secured by pinching the pulley to the inner race ofthe bearings using the blade bolt andnut Tighten the setscrews after you have pinched the assembly together with the blade bolt and nut Models have a different stack up of spacers and pulleys to achieve proper belt alignment See figure 8 Refertothe parts manual when ordering parts Cutter housing assemblies use sealed bearings and are maintenance free NOTE WHEN PRESSING A BEARING IN OR OUT OF A CUTTER HOUSING APPLY CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE RACE OR RACES THAT HAVE AN INTER FERENCE FIT NEVER BEAT A BEARING IN OR OUT CENTER SPINDLE 48 BLADE BOLT NUT LEET SPINDLE 48 LEFT amp RIGHT SPINDLE 32 amp 36 BLADE BOLT NUT 1 8 MACH USHING A BUSHING oa HA 3 64 MACH Pa BUSHING Pa BEARING HUB DOWN SPACER BEARING __ CHUB UP 3 64 MACH BUSHING SPINDLE SHAFT 13 Figure 8 7 JULEY 3 DOWN 102440 BLADE SPACERS Service WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT WHEEL DRIVE BELT If belts are worn or damaged wheels will not drive properly To replace either belt proceed as follows 1 Unhook brake linkage from brake band arm Located between the rear deck and the rear tire 2 Unhook traction linkage from bellcrank The traction linkage connects the traction levers on the handle to the bellcranks on each side of the mower The bellcranks are located behind the rear
19. rupt turn is accomplished LEARN HOW TO USE THESE IMPORTANT STEERING BRAKE CONTROLS As an additional safety feature these mowers are equipped with an Operators Presence System This is an electrical interlock safety system which is activated by depressing either one or both of the Operator Presence Levers above the handle grips Releasing both Operators Presence Levers while mowing or transporting will break the electrical circuit and cause the engine and mower to stop The mower will not stop immediately after releasing the O P levers some travel does occur TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you have any questions pertaining to your mower contact your dealer To locate the nearest dealer please call 1 800 HUSKY 62 For technical assistance please write Husqvarna 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 or call 1 800 HUSKY MD THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM Thank you for buying an HUSQVARNA Before operating your new mower read understand and follow the important safety instructions and the other instructions contained in this manual Lawnmowers and all power equipment can be potentially dangerous if used improperly SAFETY REQUIRES GOOD JUDGEMENT CAREFUL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE Safety WARNING Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to t
20. s Always turn uphill Do not mow very steep slopes Do not use sulky on any slopes 7 When parking mower stop engine and leave drive levers down in DRIVE position with transmission in gear to prevent rolling Never park mower on a slope 8 NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITH ENGINE RUNNING IN AN ENCLOSED OR CON FINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST 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 replacement 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 Setup 8 Adjustments 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 TAN
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