Husqvarna 917.37581 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 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 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 remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place e You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector e To convert to mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower Mulcher plug 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 16 now ready for discharging operation e To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR2. STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE 40 BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02 0654 E1 1134 S 615 404 842 lt 5240 3 7 D 515 41 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE 1058 OWNER S MANUAL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 697322 Cylinder Assembly 2 399269 Kit Bushing Seal 3 299819s Seal Oil Magneto Side 4 493279 Sump Engine 5 691160 Head Cylinder 7 692249 e Gasket Cylinder Head 8 695250 Breather Assembly 9 699472 Gasket Breather 10 691125 Screw Breather Assembly 11 691781 Tube Breather 12 692232 e Gasket Crankcase 13 690912 Screw Cylinder Head 15 691680 Plug Oil Drain 16 691450 Crankshaft 20 399781s Seal Oil PTO Side 22 691092 Screw Engine Sump 23 691987 Flywheel 24 222698s Key Flywheel 25 790359 Piston Assembly Std 791326 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 26 790360 Ring Set Standard 791324 Ring Set 020 Oversize AA DSS er ZO SS KEY PART NO NO 27 691866 28 499423 29 499424 32 691664 32A 695759 33 262651s 34 262652s 39 691270 36 691270 37 694086 40 692194 43 691997 45 690548 46 691449 48 498829 50 497465 51 272199s 54 691650 55 691421 58 697316 60 281434s 65 690837 78 691108 42 MODEL NUMBER 125K02 0654 E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL DESCRIPTION Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Rod Connecting Screw Connecting Rod Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve
3. Exhaust Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Slinger Governor Oil Tappet Valve Camshaft Short Block Manifold Intake Gasket Intake Screw Intake Manifold Housing Rewind Starter Rope Starter Cut to Fit Grip Starter Rope Screw Rewind Starter Screw Flywheel Guard BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO 81 95 97 104 117 118 121 125 127 130 133 134 137 163 187 188 190 202 209 222 227 276 287 300 304 305 306 307 332 333 334 337 356 358 363 365 383 404 425 443 445 455 456 459 905 923 524 525 529 562 564 584 585 NO 691740 691636 696565 691242 498978 494870 498260 498170 694468 696564 398187 398188 693981 OF 27265358 Wi 791766 693399 690940 691829 699056 791128 690783 271716 690940 692038 695892 691108 690450 690345 690662 802574 691061 802592s 692390 497316 19069 692524 89838 690272 690670 692523 491588s 791960 692299 281505s 691251 499621 692296 495265 691923 691119 698589 697734 691879 DESCRIPTION Lock Muffler Screw Screw Throttle Valve Shaft Throttle Pin Float Hinge Jet Main Standard Jet Main High Altitude Kit Carburetor Overhaul Carburetor Plug Welch Valve Throttle Float Carburetor Valve Needle Seat Gasket Float Bowl Gasket Air Cleaner Line Fuel Cut to Fit Screw Control Bracket Screw Fuel Tank Link Mechanical Governor Spring Governor Bracket Control Control Lever G
4. 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 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 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 Container A 4 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 dipstic
5. 6 SSA S2 2S x CX X S2 lt gt gt gt S2 Sese 2s SISI SS S ISK 232 Mounting pin Handle i bracket SISZ SIS SAUS lt gt gt gt gt gt Se Se ZK ZA SS XO SIISE S 29 lt gt gt oS eS ISS S eS eS esese2S2 Hairpin cotter S2 gt gt Zs 2S lt 2S S OLOLLO gt A XX x SS iX Mowing position Mowing position LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION ROTATE 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 operate 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 o
6. 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 AACAUTION 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 Open mulcher door Discharge deflector 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 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 44 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 neede
7. during the initial use of the prod uct and should be considered normal 1 To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start 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 MOWING TIPS amp CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade attachments on your mower Such attachments are hazardous will damage your mower and could void your warranty e 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 clip pings It may also be necessary to re duce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time e 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 e Pores in cloth grass catchers can be come filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will c
8. 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 4 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 2 Be sure the trailing edge of blade oppo site sharp edge is up toward the engine 3 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 4 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 lbs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Blade adapter Key Crankshaft keyway Lockwasher bolt Hardened N washer Trailing edge TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening the blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade 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 no
9. 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 richo chet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without proper 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 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 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 Alw
10. of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced 4 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1 Remove drive cover and belt keeper 2 Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it Turn lawn mower on 116 side with air filter and carburetor down Remove blade and debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Place new drive belt in the belt retain ers of the debris shield Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing Reinstall debris shield and blade Return mower to upright position Install new belt on gearcase pulley Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life DIAL N Belt keeper Debris shield 15 TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle 1 Remove upper handle and wire tie s securing cable s to lower handle Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle Squeezelowerhandleinandpositionholes onto mounting pins on handle bracket Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle 2 3 4 5
11. 64 68 69 70 71 NO 17600406 88652 51793 151590X498 191574 751592 199314 192325 133759X007 192770 182748 188839X004 182227 197162 182228 161058 402548 DESCRIPTION Screw Screw Hinge 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Hairpin Cotter Lower Handle Handle Bolt Nut Debris Shield Screw Debris Shield Engine Briggs amp Stratton Model No 125K02 0654 E1 see Breakdown Wheel Adjusting Bracket LH Clip Cable Foam Grip Mounting Bracket DebrisShield Screw 8 Belt Keeper Nut Hex Warning Decal not shown Owner s Manual Available accessories not included with mower 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 71 33623 71 33500 71 33000 Gas Can 2 5 Gallon Container Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil 20 Ounce Bottle 6 KEY PART NO NO 1 404142 2 195745 3 187353 4 190039 5 195744 6 181698 7 400235X479 8 197195 9 184987 10 189074 11 193912X460 12 12000058 13 750003 14 189403 15 191017 16 67725 17 191039 18 196401 25 197163X479 26 192325 27 175262 28 194407X418 29 83923 32 194018 33 196857 35 195110 HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 375810 DESCRIPTION Drive Control Assembly Includes Cable Cover Drive Control Top Pulley Lever Drive Control Cover Drive Cont
12. MOWING presence control bar Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle 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 may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage 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 carburetor 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 OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause
13. OWER 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 e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels be sure to clean both front wheels 1 Remove hubcaps locknuts amp washers 2 Remove wheels from wheel adjusters 3 Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth 4 Put wheels back in place NOTE If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact a Husqvarna or other qualified service center BLADE CARE For best results blade must be kept sharp Replace a bent or damaged blade A CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade not approved by the manu facturer of your mower is hazardous 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 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 3 Use a wood block between blade and mower
14. Owners Manual t Husqvarna ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6 75 Horsepower Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Model No 917 375810 Pa EN a NZ HEN a 1 ek NINE ANA LAKES lt X AS D AZ NTF n l Ma X ES Ca X EN Vere AA lt AN E Z7 Ea ELO PKS 7 CAUTION Read and follow all safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Husqvarna Charlotte NC 28269 U S A Visit our website www husqvarna com TABLE OF CONTENTS NM EA siste ess 2 Safety Rules isis ease op cadorensesecasenneeeceseasacteeds 2 4 Product SpecificationsS cooocccoonooo 5 Assembly Pre Operation 6 ODEN AON esri setesceeesscaeee ees 7 11 Maintenance Schedule occcooo 11 Maintenance 11 14 Service and Adjustments 14 16 o 6 2 eee eet mee nee et on ree 16 17 Troubleshooting coocccccccnnccnnonconccnncoso 17 18 Repa arenosa 36 43 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
15. am Grip Engine Zone Control Cable Bracket Upstop Mulcher Plug Wire Tie Handle Knob Screw Control Bar Rear Door Assembly Includes Springs Pop Rivet Screw Self Tapping 10 24 x 5 8 Screw Hex Head Sems 1 4 20 x 1 2 Back Plate Side Baffle Discharge Baffle Rear Baffle Keps Locknut 1 4 20 Rope Guide Rear Skirt Spring Rear Door LH Spring Rear Door RH Nut Hex Flanged Bolt Rear Door Wheel amp Tire Assembly Rear KEY PART NO 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 NO 142748 62335 145935X007 196401 700331X004 189917X418 146630 133757X007 175735 150078 402574X418 195916X479 195917X479 150406 193000 3800400 197556 175650 194037 141114 851074 850263 851084 170031 85463 DESCRIPTION Bolt Shoulder 3 8 16 x 1 Washer Belleville Axle Arm Assembly Selector Knob Selector Spring Mulcher Door Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket RH Hinge Bracket Assembly Screw Sems Thread Cutting 5 16 18 x 3 4 Discharge Deflector Handle Bracket Assembly LH Handle Bracket Assembly RH Bolt Hex Head Engine 3 8 16 Spring Torsion Nut Hex Nylock Kit Lawn Mower Housing Includes Key 14 15 and 51 Rod Hinge Blade Adapter Pulley Blade 22 Washer Hardened Washer Helical Screw Machine Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grade 8 Front Baffle Danger Decal KEY PART NO 53 56 57 58 59 61 62 63
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17. ays 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 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 15 notalerttothe presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume 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 extreme
18. clean under deck 5 And after each 5 hours of use 11 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 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 LUBRICATION CHART 1 Wheel adjuster on each wheel 2 Engine oil 1 Mulcher door hinge pin 1 Rear door hinge 1 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 graphite type lubricant sparingly LAWN M
19. d 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 conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Mainte nance section of this manual Engine 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 Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness 4 CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame 44 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
20. e discharging or bagging operation Primer pumps additional fuel from the Drive control lever used to engage carburetor to the cylinder for use when power propelled forward motion of mower starting a cold engine 7 WEAR YOUR The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while oper ating 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 ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION 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 16 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 is pulled the faster the unit will travel e Forward m
21. e 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 PRODUCTS 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 STATEMENT HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFAC TURED 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 explain
22. ean 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 e 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 sea son Scrape underside 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 4 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
23. ed 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 purchase 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 Ounc
24. en Loose drive control system 18 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 cutting 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 9 SLdaVd diVd3d LE KEY PART NO 1 OOnN DOB WY 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 NO 196403 183567 850733X004 166649 66426 189713X418 750634 194580X422 193679 128415 150050 94583 195622X479 700365X479 176655X479 140661X479 132004 194788 189008 170938 170939 83923 184193 193909X460 HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 375810 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Assembly Includes Fo
25. es Spark Plug Gap 030 Champion J19LM or RJ19LM 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 with 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 0000 a 00000 00000 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 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 All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts inc
26. ices 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 16 running 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 you
27. ipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CON VERT MOWER in the Operation section 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 A DO Semen gr Y CAUTION ae ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING OFF AND FEET AWAY Drive control Operator presence control bar 6 Handle knob Engine oil cap with dipstick Primer Grass catcher Muffler Gasoline filler cap Air filter Mulcher door Drive cover Housing on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our 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 16 running Operator presence control bar must Starter handle used for starting engine be held down to the handle to start the Mulcher door allows conversion to engine Release to stop the engin
28. ithout 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 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 ac cordance 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 plicabl
29. k until oil level settles at FULL DO NOT overfill or engine will smoke heavily from the muf fler 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 and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season which ever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Lip Back plate TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge ACAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean car tridge 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 Be sure tabs are aligned with slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely 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 Cl
30. luded 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 thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 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 MOWING presence control bar ye gt Upper Fe 6 handle XN y Handle knob Lower handle 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 lt E E Pore lt gt Se AN AA gt opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was sh
31. ly 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 there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances e 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 equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment 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 dev
32. ollect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using e Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life 10 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 pa
33. otion 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 e To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a turnbuckle on the underside of the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Pro ceed as follows FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT 1 Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Turn nut on underside of drive control to increase drive speed Operate mower to test drive speed Readjust as required If condition fails to improve after the above steps forward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced Operator presence control bar L XN N N AX E ADAME Cari A f wi Y EN gt Drive gt e U N e DN 3 No 7 Y j 17 GM TO control ENGAGE lever DRIVE Adjustment DRIVE CONTROL turnbuckle CONTROL DISENGAGED TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
34. overnor Sealing Washer Screw Dipstick Tube Muffler Housing Blower Screw Blower Housing Shield Cylinder Screw Cylinder Shield Nut Flywheel Armature Magneto Screw Armature Magneto Spark Plug Wire Stop Engine Gasket Set Flywheel Puller Screw Carburetor Wrench Spark Plug Washer Governor Crank Screw Air Cleaner Cover Screw Air Cleaner Base Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge Cup Flywheel Plate Pawl Friction Pawl Ratchet Nut Gov Control Lever Dipstick Seal Dipstick Tube Tube Dipstick Grommet Bolt Gov Control Lever Screw Control Cover Cover Breather Passage Gasket Breather Passage KEY NO 992 597 601 604 608 613 615 616 617 621 633 635 668 670 684 689 718 741 745 842 847 851 868 869 870 871 921 922 923 957 966 968 969 972 975 976 977 1036 1058 1059 1210 1211 1329 1330 MODEL NUMBER 125K02 0654 E1 PART NO 690800 691696 791850 698588 497680 691340 690340 698801 270344s Ot 692310 691321 66538 493823 692294 690345 691855 690959 691830 691648 691031 692047 493880s 697338 691155 690380 262001 63709 697343 692135 695891 699985 792040 692298 690700 699374 493640 496115 498261 792156 2 6171 692311 498144 498144 Ot DESCRIPTION Nut Rewind Starter Screw Pawl Friction Plate Clamp Hose Cover Control Starter Rewind Screw Muffler Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Governor Seal Intake Manifold Switch Sto
35. p Seal Throttle Shaft Boot Spark Plug Spacer Includes 2 Spacer Fuel Tank Screw Breather Cover Spring Friction Pin Locating Gear Timing Screw Brake Seal Dipstick Tube Assembly Dipstick Tube Terminal Spark Plug Seal Valve Seat Valve Intake Seat Valve Exhaust Bushing Guide Exhaust Bushing Guide Intake Cover Blower Housing Spring Brake Brake Cap Fuel Tank Base Air Cleaner Primer Cover Air Cleaner Screw Blower Cover Tank Fuel Bowl Float Primer Carburetor Set Carburetor Gasket Label Emission Owner s Manual Kit Screw Washer Pulley Spring Pulley Pulley Spring Spring 125K02 0025 Replacement Engine 272147 398067 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 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S 43 inches 1 inch 25 4 mm SERVICE NOTES 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 se
36. problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt 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 1 Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 2 IMPORTANT Never cover mower while 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to 4 engine and exhaust areas are still warm ACAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure distribute oil Replace with new spark plug TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna or other qualified service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter Out of fuel Stale fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 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 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Control bar defecti
37. r 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 4 You can fold your mower handle for storage 1 Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back 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 e When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into mowing position SQUEEZE TO FOLD E Lower handle gt L LSLS S2S S S S2 lt A X SA cs CX XX SeSe lt gt gt gt gt 2S 232 Se ex eS CCS Se Seses2s2 O eS lt 2 SS SS SSS SS SSS SOS SSI gt lt lt gt gt gt lt Y cl LOS cs Operator
38. r 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 Warranty Period of the product as set forth below 2 YEAR NON COMMERCIAL WARRANTY Automatic 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 electri cal 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 la bel 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 w
39. rol Bottom Screw Torx Head 8 x 5 8 Mounting Bracket Drive Control Cable Drive Control Cap Drive Control Bottom Decal Drive Control Wheel amp Tire Assembly E Ring Gear Pinion Dust Cover Pawl Drive Washer Flat 3 8 Bearing Wheel Adjuster Selector Knob Belt Guide Bracket Screw Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Locknut Hex Drive Pulley V Belt Kit Wheel Adjuster LH Includes Knob and Bearing KEY PART NO NO 36 191636 38 73800400 40 192849 41 195107 54 401189 55 86012 S 189680 61 196886 62 197057 63 183508 64 183511 65 183509 66 183514 67 183506 68 183499 69 196884 70 183505 71 196883 7 2 196882 73 183513 74 196881 75 196880 76 196879 77 196878 78 196877 79 183502 DESCRIPTION Gearcase Assembly Complete Locknut Hex 1 4 20 Spring Kit Wheel Adjuster RH Includes Knob and Bearing Grassbag Assembly Driveshaft Cover Frame Grassbag Case Upper Shaft Output Seal Output Shaft Bushing Washer Seal Worm Shaft Bearing Ball Gear 27 Teeth Fixed Dog Clutch Wireform Movable Dog Clutch Fork Screw Case Case Lower Seal Lever Lever Screw Lever Spring Shaft Worm 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 MODEL NUMBER 125K02 0654 E1 BRIGGS
40. 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 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 44 CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and Ne remain hot after engine severe burns on contact stay away from these areas lili I GENERAL OPERATION e Read understand and follow all manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting e Do not put hands or feet near or under charge opening at all times e Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by blade Be sure the area 15 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 e Do not operate the
41. t attempt to sharpen while on the mower e 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 e Check your grass catcher often for dam age or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs 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 e 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 e f lubricant is required use only Elf Mul tis EPOO Do not substitute Crankshaft ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 5W 30 F 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10
42. th and mow slowly e Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a sec ond cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path NN IN i A VA rh ANN e 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 p IN A If i 00 ean SSS MAINTENANCE EL Er 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 nspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer an LESS E ATTEN rial if so equipped BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE 10 HOURS STORAGE er HOURS on SEASON HOURS 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures xx Electric Start mowers 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions xxx Power Propelled mowers 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil xxx Use a scraper 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season to
43. ve 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 connector if equipped TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna or other qualified service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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 Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass Cutting too 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 brok
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