Husqvarna 917.37583 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Cover Breather Passage Gasket Breather Passage Nut Rewind Starter Screw Pawl Friction Plate Clamp Hose Starter Rewind Screw Muffler Screw Muffler Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Governor Screw Cylinder Head Plate Switch Stop Seal Throttle Shaft Boot Spark Plug 45 KEY NO 670 684 689 718 741 745 830 842 847 851 868 883 886 914 914A 921 922 923 957 966 967 968 969 972 975 976 977 993 1022 1023 1026 1029 1034 1036 1058 1059 1095 1210 1211 1329 1330 MODEL NUMBER 128602 0551 E1 PART NO 692294 690345 691855 690959 790345 691648 694544 691031 692047 493880s 692044 691893 696268 691108 691127 691465 692135 695891 692046 690243 2 3356 691342 691138 699374 493640 694395 792385 694088 691890 499624 692045 691230 691343 792166 2 5054 692311 792386 498144 498144 121602 0625 272147 398067 9 9 9 9 DESCRIPTION Spacer Fuel Tank Screw Breather Cover Spring Friction Pin Locating Gear Timing Screw Brake Stud Rocker Arm Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube Assembly Dipstick Tube Terminal Spark Plug Seal Valve Gasket Exhaust Gasket Kit Cylinder Head Plate Screw Rocker Cover Screw Rocker Cover Cover Blower Housing Spring Brake Brake Cap Fuel Tank Base Air Cleaner Primer Filter Pre Cleaner Cover Air Cleaner Screw Blower Cover Tank Fuel Bowl Float Primer Carburetor Set Carburetor Gasket Gasket Cylind2. IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise lower handle section to operat ing position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove any packing material from around control bar Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual Operator presence control bar MOWING 3 POSITION JS A Upper 8 handle XN N 4 y Handle knob Lower handle Handle pin SQUEEZE Handle bracket TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using ER oh X AO psx y eS V S x k 24 V X SS g Se al ISAK Z N Go N oO MNJ TF bindings TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CON VERT MOWER in the Operation sectio
3. Head Cylinder Gasket Cylinder Head Breather Assembly Gasket Breather Screw Breather Assembly Tube Breather Tube Breather Gasket Crankcase Screw Cylinder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Seal Oil PTO Side Screw Engine Sump Flywheel Key Flywheel Piston Assembly Standard Piston Assembly 020 Oversize Ring Set Piston Standard Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Rod Connecting MODEL NUMBER 128602 0551 E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET PART NO 691664 695759 499642 499641 691304 691304 692194 691997 690977 694039 692748 356 E e wi A S 332 a DESCRIPTION Screw Connecting Rod Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust Retainer Valve Slinger Governor Oil Tappet Valve Camshaft Short Block 692668 Ot Gasket Intake 692555J1 Gasket Intake 691421 697316 281434 690837 691636 790121 691242 498981 498978 792383 792382 790120 694468 696564 398187 Housing Rewind Starter Rope Starter Cut to Length Grip Starter Rope Screw Rewind Starter Screw Throttle Valve Shaft Throttle Pin Float Hinge Jet Main Standard Jet Main High Altitude Kit Carburetor Overhaul Spacer Carburetor Carburetor Plug Welch Valve Throttle Float Carburetor BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY NO 134 137 163 187 188 190 192 202 209 222 227 238 259 2 6 287 300 304 305 306
4. Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps 10 MOWING TIPS 44 CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade attachments on your mower Such attachments are hazardous will damage your mower and could void your warranty Under certain conditions such as very tall grass it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cut ting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippin
5. Adjustments section of this manual e At least once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer e Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 5 And after each 5 hours of use LUBRICATION CHART i MD Wheel aii adjuster on each wheel 2 Engine oil Mulcher door hinge pin Rear door hinge XDD Handle bracket mounting pins Spray lubricant See ENGINE in Maintenance section IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry powdered gee type lubricant sparingly LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance TIRES e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones de
6. ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to re move any oil trapped inside of engine ep Container Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine 5 Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick 6 Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick Wait a minute to allow oil to settle 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL DO NOT overfill or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty condi tions 1 Loosen screws and remove cover 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge AC AUTION Petroleum solvents such a
7. conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Mainte nance section of this manual Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap ADD GASOLINE e Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Pur chase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness A CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame 4 CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO STOP ENGINE e To stop engine release operator pres ence control bar TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal 1 To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start
8. harm AWARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hot during operation and remain hot after engine I GENERAL OPERATION e Read understand and follow all use of the machine before starting e Do not put hands or feet near or under are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the machine if hands after handling has stopped To avoid instructions on the machine and in the rotating parts Keep clear of the dis Clear the area of objects such as rocks anyone enters the area A CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely X severe burns on contact stay away from these areas manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper charge opening at all times e Only allow responsible individuals who toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by blade e Do not operate the mower when bare foot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and be hind before and while moving backwards Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may richochet back toward the
9. is pulled the faster the unit will travel e Forward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or drive control lever are released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the drive control lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels Operator presence control bar trol TO con ENGAGE lever DRIVE Adjustment DRIVE CONTROL turnbuckle CONTROL DISENGAGED DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a turnbuckle on the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Proceed as follows 1 Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive speed 3 Operate mower to test drive speed Readjust as required 4 If condition fails to improve after the above steps forward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns e To change cutting height squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements
10. of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any service and adjustments 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove screws retaining drive cover not shown and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing 3 Remove drive cable from anchor then detach it and return spring from idler arm assembly Drive pulley gt ax Drive cable anchor Housing holes Drive belt Return 7 O I f N J S Belt Idler arm keepers Hex nut spring assembly 15 4 Remove idler arm assembly from housing by removing hex nut then remove drive belt from drive pulley be
11. 163183 24 73800500 25 161333 26 163409 2 192876 28 88652 29 191221 30 189179 31 189028 32 851074 33 850263 34 851084 35 188786 36 192325 37 150406 38 gi 39 401683 40 194644 41 85463 42 54583 45 DESCRIPTION Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 5 8 Nut Hex with Lockwasher Insert 5 16 18 Baffle Side Screw 12 x 5 8 Skirt Rear Screw Hinge 1 4 20 x 1 25 Cable Operator Presence Blade Adapter Pulley Blade 21 Washer Washer Lock Bolt Hex Head Debris Shield Bolt Bolt Engine Engine Briggs amp Stratton Model Number 128602 0551 E1 See Breakdown Grassbag Frame Grassbag Danger Decal Screw 183058X418 Mulcher Door Assembly KEY PART NO NO 46 169699X418 47 88349 48 188839X004 50 57808 51 193791 52 145212 53 155552 54 193792X004 55 166043 56 160829 57 193315 58 182003 59 182748 60 182226 96 197991 161058 402780 DESCRIPTION Discharge Guard Nut Hex Mounting Bracket Debris Shield Screw Pulley Idler Flanged Nut Locknut Idler Arm Idler Pulley Shoulder Bolt Bracket Assembly Clip Wireform Packaging Grip Foam Spring Return Clip Cable Warning Decal not shown Owner s Manual English Spanish Available accessories not included with mower 71 33623 71 33500 71 33000 Gas Can 2 5 Gallon Container Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil 20 Ounce Bottle IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement p
12. 307 324 332 333 334 337 356 358 363 365 383 404 425 443 445 456 459 905 923 524 525 562 584 585 592 597 601 608 613 613A 615 616 619 621 633 635 PART NO DESCRIPTION 398188 Valve Needle Seat 693981 Ot Gasket Float Bowl 691894eO Gasket Air Cleaner 791766 691147 690940 694543 691303 691851 697614 691467 691300 691189 271716 690940 697590 695976 691108 691232 690345 695161 690662 802574 691061 692051 692390 792384 19069 691129 19374s 690272 690244 690255 697029 692299 9 281505s 691251 499621 692296 495265 92613 697734 691879 690800 691696 791850 497680 691108 691140 690340 698801 691108 692310 691321 66538s OF Line Fuel Cut to Length Screw Control Bracket Screw Fuel Tank Ball Rocker Arm Link Mechanical Governor Spring Governor Bracket Control Control Lever Governor Cap Valve Bracket Casing Clamp Washer Sealing Screw Dipstick Tube Muffler Housing Blower Screw Blower Housing Shield Cylinder Screw Cylinder Shield Cup Screen Assembly Nut Flywheel Armature Magneto Screw Armature Magneto Plug Spark Wire Stop Gasket Set Engine Puller Flywheel Screw Carburetor Wrench Spark Plug Washer Governor Crank Screw Air Cleaner Cover Screw Air Cleaner Base Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge Plate Pawl Friction Pawl Ratchet Nut Gov Control Lever Dipstick Seal Dipstick Tube Tube Dipstick Bolt Gov Control Lever
13. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING e Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place e You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector To convert to mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower Mulcher plug a SIDE DISCHARGING e Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower e Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown e Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed Open mulcher door Discharge deflector SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Rear mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher installed 3 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Discharge deflector installed AACAUT
14. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes e Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT e Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance e Do not trim excessively steep slopes e Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping lll CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alertto the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Neverassume that children will remain where you last saw them e Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult e Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area e Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children e Never allow children to operate machine e Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Use only an approved container e Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling e Never refuel the machine indoors e Never store the machine or fuel contain er where the
15. Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check compo nents and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor set ting or overspeed the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary AWARNING This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator Inthe state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Husqvarna or other authorized service center See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual WARRANTY SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company Husqvarna warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the Warran
16. ION Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag NOTE Do not drag the bag when empty ing it will cause unnecessary wear Grass catcher frame handle 7 Ss A JAS z lt 1 NF N FSSA Ny ARITA TED iS perky s SENAY SEN AS AN BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual 4 CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout 3 You receive a container of oil with the unit Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine NOTE Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100 quality testing When changing oil you may need 20 oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick e Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty
17. Owner s Manual t Husqvarna ROTARY LAWN MOWER 7 0 Horsepower Power Propelled 21 Multi Cut Model No 917 375830 CAUTION Read and follow all safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules pp 2 3 V 4 Product SpecificationsS oocccconnoo 5 Assembly Pre Operation 6 0 1 A 7 11 Maintenance Schedule 12 Maintenance pp 12 15 Service and Adjustments 15 16 Storage pt 17 18 Troubleshooting pp 18 19 Repa Par ss tenko no 38 45 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob jects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death ALook for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED AWARNING In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where It cannot come in contact with plug AWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
18. S EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY AP PLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATE MENT HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SECTION 5 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The product must exhibit reasonable care mainte nance operation storage and general upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the Owner s Operator s manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation Proof of purchase as explained in section 6 rests solely with the customer SECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION It is the Owner s and Dealer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company This card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of purc
19. and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise e The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs 13 IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Crankshaft keyway Blade adapter Key V Lockwasher N Blade V7 A 6 a e Blade bolt Hardened 7 washer Trailing edge Crankshaft TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening the blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to mower or engine e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced GRASS CATCHER e The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often for dam age or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher need
20. arts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your lawn mower and void your warranty CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 375830 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 375830 Lv KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 403326 Drive Control Assembly Includes Cable 28 12000058 E Ring 7 16 2 195745 Cover Top 29 189403 Cover Dust Wheel 3 187353 Pulley 30 73800400 Nut Hex 4 190039 Lever Drive Control 31 175098 Pawl 5 195744 Cover Bottom 32 193912X460 Wheel amp Tire Assembly Rear 8 x 1 3 4 6 181698 Screw 33 83923 Nut Flangelock 3 8 16 7 400235X479 Mounting Bracket 34 175103 Gear 8 184987 Cap Bottom 35 175105 Retainer Drive LH 9 196002 Cable Drive 36 175104 Disc Drive 10 189074 Decal Drive Control Operation 37 184172 Seal Friction 11 188291 Spring Torsion 38 175102 Retainer Drive RH 12 750634 Screw 40 193909X460 Wheel amp Tire Assembly Front 8 x 1 3 4 13 193354 Gear Case Assembly Complete 41 188330 Pinion Assembly RH 14 193443 Pulley Drive 43 188331 Pinion Assembly LH 15 197235 Kit Wheel Adjuster Assembly RH 44 183688 V Belt Includes Knob and Bearing 47 67725 Washer 16 197234 Kit Wheel Adjuster Assembly LH 51 167530 Case Lower Includes Knob and Bearing 52 187531 Case Upper 17 166785 Nut Hex 53 187532 Gear 24 Teeth 18 168360X004 Spring Selector 54 187533 Shaft Input 19 196401 Knob Selector Spring 55 183505 Wire Formed 20 160835X007 Bracket Wh
21. ate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Husqvarna or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store ina clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clea
22. ay occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car buretor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder distribute oil Replace with new spark plug 2 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to 4 OTHER e Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm AACAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allo
23. blades blade adapters bulbs filters guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tines 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light 3 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 4 Emission Control System components necessary to which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 Accident abuse misuse negligence and neglect including stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits 2 Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accor dance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna 3 Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product s performance operation safety or durability or causes the product to fail to comply with any ap plicable laws or 4 Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCT
24. clippings When doing a sec ond cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MAX 1 3 ai UN MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 STORAGE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover Check Drive Belt Pulleys Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer x if so equipped xx Electric Start mowers xxx Power Propelled mowers x Use a scraper to clean under deck GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and
25. eel Adjusting 56 183506 Bearing Ball 21 160828 Bolt Shoulder Hex Head 57 183508 Seal Output Shaft 22 169911 Bearing Ball 58 183509 Washer 23 186578X004 Axle Arm Assembly RH 59 183511 Bushing 24 186577X004 Axle Arm Assembly LH 60 197385 Shaft Output 25 199775X418 Cover Drive 61 183513 Screw 26 750634 Screw Threaded Rolled 10 25 x 50 62 183514 Seal Input Shaft 27 183901 Spacer Use Dow Corning 709 to reseal Gear Case Halves NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your lawn mower and void your warranty BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602 0551 E1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 5 102 Z X AZ El Uy y 0 X 7 1 03 s MT Deg MON 42 BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602 0551 E1 163 v Feo 170 633 SA 1279 43 BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 1 692670 2 399269 3 2998195 4 493279 5 792381 7 697230 8 495786 9 699833 10 691125 11 691260 11A 692937 12 692232 13 691137 15 691680 16 691456 20 3997818 22 691092 23 697610 24 222698s 25 791968 791326 26 791969 791324 2 691866 28 499423 29 499424 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Kit Bushing Seal Seal Oil Magneto Side Sump Engine
26. ep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are inthe drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels be sure to clean both rear wheels BLADE CARE For best results blade must be kept sharp Replace a bent or damaged blade 44 CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is haz ardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade amp attaching hardware bolt lock washer amp hardened washer TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter Be sure the trailing edge of blade oppo site sharp edge is up toward engine Install the blade bolt with the lock washer
27. er Head Plate Gasket Rocker Cover Cover Rocker Arm Rod Push Arm Rocker Guide Push Rod Label Emissions Owner s Manual Kit Screw Washer Set Valve Gasket Pulley Spring Assy Pulley Pulley Spring Assy Spring Replacement Engine Repair Manual Spark Arrester available accessory e Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 358 Included in Carb Overhaul Kit Key No 121 Included in Carb Gasket Set Key No 977 Included in Valve Gasket Set Key No 1095 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm SERVICE NOTES 46 SERVICE NOTES 47 Get it fixed at your home or ours Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in products like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sea
28. gs and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life 11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy grass reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly it Ny ja Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the
29. h your mower They are also available at most Husqvarna retailers and service centers Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE Tend a a LAO BLADES OIL ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE
30. hase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post sale service Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty service This proof must include date purchased model num ber serial number and complete name and address of the selling dealer To obtain the benefit of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner no later than thirty 30 days from date of the operational problem or failure The product must be delivered at the owner s expense Pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the local telephone directory or by calling 1 800 HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area HUSQVARNA 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 531 83 81 23 2002 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number Date of Purchase Gasoline Capacity Type 1 6 Quarts Unleaded Regular Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Oil Capacity 20 Ounces Spark Plug Gap 030 Champion RC12YC Blade Bolt Torque 35 40 ft lbs e The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped wit
31. ing height Replace blade Clean grass catcher Raise cutting height Raise rear of mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handle height to suit Check replace drive belt Check reinstall drive belt Replace drive cable Adjust drive control REPAIR PARTS A a v Cm e H OM A ad N CD 9 ES LA N E N D am LLI m Lu O O am LU O lt m gt O am Z lt U H LL lt am O 6 KEY PART NO NO 1 199982 2 3 186053 4 194788 5 132004 6 66426 7 191574 8 185588 9 194580X422 10 188821 11 73930500 12 51793 13 186052 14 750634 15 850733X004 16 185855X428 17 184193 18 198170 19 402549 20 192980X479 21 192979XK479 22 150078 193664X498 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 375830 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Assembly Includes Foam Grip Handle Lower Spring Rear Door RH Rope Guide Nut Hex with Lockwasher Insert 1 4 20 Wire Tie Bolt Handle 5 16 18 x 2 5 8 Knob Handle Control Bar Pin Handle Adjustment Nut Hex Cotter Hairpin Spring Rear Door LH Screw Bracket Upstop Rear Door Assembly Bolt Rear Door Plug Mulcher Kit Housing Handle Bracket Asembly LH Handle Bracket Assembly RH Screw Hex Washer Head NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO 23
32. lt keepers and idler arm assembly 5 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 6 Remove screw securing debris shield Note that the debris shield has a tab which fits into a gap in the housing Crankshaft Housing XV SS a Hardened washer Debris shield Crs mn Trailing edge 7 Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 8 Remove blade bolt 9 Remove blade attaching hardware bolt lock washer hardened washer blade adapter and debris shield Note that the debris shield has a tab which fits into the housing hole Lock washer 10 Remove drive belt from engine pulley discard old belt TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT Place new drive belt on engine pulley Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing Return mower to upright position Install new drive belt into idler arm assembly then around the drive pulley Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers Reattach idler arm assembly with hex nut previously removed Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Reattach debris shield to housing with tab of debris shield in housing hole Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 9 Be sure the trailing edge
33. n opening 6 of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning ADO 2 NI Y CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Drive control Operator presence control bar Handle knob Drive cover EIN Starter A handle SNE E 1 ES s i i i i i A S Engine oil cap with dipstick ASUS 0 me CUA Grass catcher oa A I YY EN VEN S CESI N Spark plug AIN N 1 IN BA Os Housing Mulcher door Wheel adjuster on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Com mission The blade turns when the engine Is running Operator presence control bar must Drive control lever used to engage be held down to the handle to start the power propelled forward motion of mower engine Release to sto
34. o much grass Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast Worn bent or loose blade Wheel heights uneven Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshaft Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass Cutting height too low Lift on blade worn off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you Belt wear Belt off of pulley Drive cable worn or broken Loose drive control system 19 Raise cutting height Raise cutting height Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Set all wheels at same height Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Contact a Husqvarna or other qualified service center Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling the starter rope Contact a Husqvarna or other qualified service center Replace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Raise cutt
35. of blade op posite sharp edge is up toward the engine as shown 10 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 11 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise e The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual 12 Return mower to upright position 13 Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly then reat tach drive cable to anchor 14 Reattach drive cover with screw s previously removed 15 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug gt NS O 1 TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to height that suits you e Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes High Handle pin Medium SQUEEZE Low Handle bracket ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow take your mower to a Husqvarna or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not oper
36. operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without prop er guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories ap proved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute Shut the engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher e Mow only in daylight or good artificial light e Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate machine in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle walk never run Disengage the self propelled mech anism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glass es with side shields when operating mower ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip amp fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If 9 you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO e Mow across the face of slopes never up and down
37. p the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the Starter handle used for starting engine carburetor to the cylinder for use when Mulcher door allows conversion to starting a cold engine discharging or bagging operation 7 WEAR YOUR The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye dam age Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance Speed is not adjustable FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT ENGINE ZONE CONTROL AACAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine Is running e Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower DRIVE CONTROL e Self propelling is controlled by hold ing the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive control lever rearward to the handle The farther toward the handle the lever
38. r the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower e When setting up your handle from the storage position you must manually lock lower handle into mowing position IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may dam age the control cables Operator MOWING presence control bar Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle 17 SQUEEZE Handle bracket 3 Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle handle brackets for safe keeping e When setting up your handle from the storage position lower handle will require manually locking into mowing position IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may dam age the control cables ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage e Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage m
39. re is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel iton the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equip ment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE Never run machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equip ment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spill age Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running
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41. s kerosene are not to be used to clean cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover Screws Cover 1 E Cartridige gt e aN Base MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFIC ATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use AACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug e Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash e Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in short ened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside
42. s replac ing replace only with approved replace ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the lawn mower model number when ordering GEAR CASE e To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case If lubricant is required use only Elf Mul tis EPOO Do not substitute ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Se lect the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SAE 30 30 32 40 60 80 40 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration orat least once a year if the mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE
43. ty Period of the product as set forth below 2 YEAR NON COMMERCIAL WARRANTY Auto matic Mower Riding lawn mowers yard and garden tractors walk behind mowers tillers chain saws trimmers brushcutters clearing saws snow blowers handheld blowers backpack blowers hedge trimmers electrical products and power assist collection systems for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use except as herein stated Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90 day warranty from the date of the customer s original purchase for defects in material and workmanship Normal wear tear or abuse is not covered under warranty Product must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form All care and maintenance instructions must be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care label The fit of the protective apparel boot is not covered under warranty SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WAR RANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use including but not limited to belts
44. w the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna Parts amp Repair Center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel Spark plug wire disconnected 5 6 Bad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position Clean replace air filter Fill fuel tank Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna Parts amp Repair Center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 9 Control bar defective 9 Replace control bar 10 Fuel valve lever if so 10 Turn fuel valve lever equipped in OFF position to the ON position 11 Weak battery if equipped 11 Charge battery 12 Disconnected battery 12 Connect battery to engine Does not start continued Loss of power Poor cut uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling If so equipped Hard to push Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed connector if equipped Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass Cutting to
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