Husqvarna 6022SH Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 6022SH Owner s Manual 532180311 10 15 01 BY Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Mowers A IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH I GENERAL OPERATION e Read understand and follow all instructions onthe machine and in the 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 rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times e Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine e Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc whichcouldbe picked upandthrown by theblade e Besuretheareaisclearofother people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area e Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear e Donot pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards e Donotoperatethemowerwithout proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place e See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer2. 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 conditions ADD GASOLINE See Fig 5 NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank e Fill fuel tank 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 freshness AWARNING Experience indicates that 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 To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain 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 CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame OIL CAP GASOLINE FILLER CAP DISCARD DEBRIS PLUG INSIDE PRIMER FIG 5 TO START ENGINE NOTE
3. e Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads e Stopthe engine motor whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute e Shutthe 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 e Neveroperate machine inwetgrass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run e Disengage the self propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine motor e Ifthe equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble e Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO e Mowacross the face of slopes never upand 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 ob stacles DONOT e Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance e
4. 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 Tostartacoldengine 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 Move throttle control lever to FAST position 3 Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back TO STOP ENGINE e Tostop engine release operator presence control bar 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 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS 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 cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast position For side discharge lawn mowers cutting i
5. 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 inthe 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 LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cutdown 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 Rolllawnmower outofcarton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place In mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper 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 ADJUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE
6. 6 cylinder for use when starting a cold engine OPERATION 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 operating your lawn mower or WEAR YOUR performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or FORESIGHT IS BETTER ieee standard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED See Fig 2 The engine speed is controlled by a throttle located on the side of the upper handle FAST position is for starting normal cutting trimming and better grass bagging SLOW position is for light cutting trimming and fuel economy FIG 2 ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION 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 un der any circumstances attemptto defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running e Yourlawn 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 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 3 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 Tochange cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Mov
7. 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 alert to 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 Keepchildrenoutofthe trimming area and underthe watchful care of another responsible adult e Bealert 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 the machine e Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE e Useextracare inhandling gasoline and otherfuels Theyare flammable and vapors are explosive Useonly an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Neverstore the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater e Never run a machine inside a closed area e 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 e Keepnutsandbolts especially blade attachementbolts tight and keep equipment in good condition e Never tamper with sa
8. PINS SPRAY LUBRICANT 10 SEE ENGINE IN MAINTENANCE SECTION MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte nance TIRES e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades TO REMOVE BLADE See Fig 7 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 3 Useawood 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 Removeblade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE See Fig 7 1 Positionthe blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade onthe blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Besure the trailing edge of blade oppo
9. THE CONTROL CABLES e When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position LOWER HANDLE lt x oe Zz SSS Sl Sess NL Q ce 4 2S SZ Zs NS Sess e Seses CXS XO X 2S 2S 2S Zs lt gt lt gt FN a eS SS SZ SF Zs XS 2S Ses 2S2 xs is yx gt lt Ses S eSese D 2S L A Zs 7 Zs IX 2 is SS OS LeS ne 14 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE LOWER HANDLE MOWING POSITION 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 ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let 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 alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the m
10. has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase 1 Year Warranty Power cutters stump grinder hydraulic pole pruners and hydraulic pole saws for non commercial non professional non institutional or non income producing use All trimmers brushcutters clearing saws hovering trimmers stick edgers backpack blowers hand held blowers hedge trimmers and model series 580 amp 600 walk behind mowers used for commercial institution al professional or income producing purposes or use 90 Day Warranty Chain saws power cutters stump grinders trimmers brushcutters clearing saws hovering trimmers stick edgers hedge trimmers backpack blowers hand held blowers hydraulic pole saws hydraulic pole pruners snow throwers or any Husqvarna product used for rental purposes or use except as otherwise provided herein 30 Day Warranty Husqvarna bow guide bars replacement parts including bar and chains product accessories tools display features and safety apparel 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 WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use including but not limit
11. you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained tech nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES SERIAL NUMBER DATEOF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON ADECALATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle com ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING 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 hands after handling PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1 6 QUARTS AND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR ONLY OIL TYPE API SF SJ SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F OIL CAPACITY 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG GAP 030 BLADE BOLT TORQUE 35 40 FT LBS Champion RJ19LM CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for a
12. Head Screw 1 4 20 x 2 1 8 Throttle Control Engine Zone Control Cable Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Up Stop Bracket Cable Clamp Screw 10 x 5 8 Handle Knob Hairpin Cotter Rear Deflector Wire Tie Discharge Guard Torsion Spring Hinge Rod Locknut 5 16 18 Wheel Bracket Support Left Wheel Bracket Support Right Wheel Bracket Adjuster Selector Spring Selector Knob Washer Shoulder Bolt Wheel Assembly Rear Locknut 1 16 18 KEY NO 47 48 50 51 52 55 59 61 62 63 64 65 67 70 71 72 73 74 19 76 Tf 78 79 80 PART NO 932 75 05 50 532 05 71 43 532 07 74 00 874 7605 14 532 15 04 06 532 10 73 39 532 1765 65 532 85 15 14 532 1411 14 532 85 10 74 532 85 02 63 532 85 10 84 532 16 86 01 532 16 86 02 532 16 86 05 532 16 86 04 532 75 11 53 532 1765 62 532 1765 60 874 7604 12 532 16 42 65 532 06 15 37 532 13 20 04 532 18 03 11 532 16 23 00 DESCRIPTION Wheel Assembly Front Washer Hubcap Hex Head Bolt 5 16 18x Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Danger Decal Lawn Mower Housing Includes Key 55 Blade Adapter 22 Blade Hardened Washer Helical Lockwasher 3 8 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grade 8 Engine Briggs amp Stratton Model No 12H802 Order parts from engine manufacturer Axle Arm Assembly LR Axle Arm Assembly RR Axle Arm Assembly LF Axle Arm Assembly RF Nut Plate Mulcher Clip Closeout Screw Foam Grip Washer N
13. LOWER HANDLE MOWING POSITION OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND 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 Thesesymbols may appear on your lawn mower or inliterature supplied with the product Learnand understand their meaning A Do amp mm ge amp CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR THROTTLE CONTROL ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE HANDLE KNOB STARTER HANDLE ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK GASOLINE FILLER CAP PRIMER MUFFLER AIR FILTER HOUSING DISCHARGE GUARD IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED EER ARAS TER E A NE 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 Commission The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held THROTTLE CONTROL used for starting the engine and down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the allows you to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed engine PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the STARTER HANDLE used for starting the engine
14. TANT 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 YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED 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 it 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 in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE See Figs 11 and 12 You can fold your lawn 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 2 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 DAMAGE
15. deadapterbroken 3 Replaceblade adapter 4 Bladedraggingin grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or other hard surface before starting Grasscatcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height not filling 2 Lifton blade worn off 2 Replaceblade if So equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 1 Raise cutting height 2 Rearoflawnmowerhousing or cutting 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 blade dragging in heavy grass setting higher 3 Grass catcher too full 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Handle height position not right for you 4 Adjust handle height to suit 9 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 6022SH 6022SHB ZL REPAIR PARTS KEY NO OONDOOABRWN SGRESESAHAKSSNGL PART NO 532 06 36 01 532 17 65 63 532 17 95 85 532 17 36 93 532 17 42 91 532 06 36 01 532 13 19 59 532 1449 29 532 16 41 37 932 1331 07 532 75 00 97 532 1251 62 532 2131 46 532 08 38 16 532 1363 76 932 05 17 93 532 1658 58 532 06 64 26 532 1765 61 532 16 08 32 532 16 08 33 532 06 31 24 532 17 44 13 532 17 44 14 532 1657 04 532 16 85 99 532 08 78 77 81911 22 22 532 16 08 28 532 75 20 63 532 08 39 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 6022SH 6022SHB DESCRIPTION Locknut 1 4 20 Control Bar Rope Guide Upper Handle with Foam Grip Lower Handle Locknut 1 4 20 Handle Bolt 5 16 18 Hex Washer
16. e 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 LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT args x RAISE WHEELS FOR OW CUT FIG 3 TO CONVERT MOWER See Fig 4 Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging e Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plate e Mower can now be used for side discharge or optional grass catcher can be attached e Toreturnto mulching operation simply reinstall mulcher plate as shown CAUTION Donotrun your lawn mower without discharge guard approved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place OPENING MULCHER PLATE HINGE ROD FIG 4 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL See Fig 5 Yourlawnmoweris shipped without oil in the engine Engine holds 20 ounces of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual 1 Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean 2 Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick Pour oil slowly Do not over fill NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading To read proper level tighten engine oil cap then remove it to read the dipstick 3 Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten
17. ed 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 Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna these items are covered by the respective manufacturer s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of purchase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party that gives a warranty all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB 95 and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer 6 Batteries have a one year prorated limited warranty with 100 replacement during the first 6 months 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 accordance 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 du
18. eplacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering ENGINE Read the Maintenance section of your engine manual LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 30 32 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10 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 operation or at least once ayear if the lawn 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 See Fig 8 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain 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 spark plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tiplawn mower on its side as shown and drain oilintoa suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trap
19. fety devices Check their proper operation regularly e Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oilorfuelspillage Allowmachinetocoolbefore storing e Stopandinspectthe equipmentifyou strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting e Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running e Grasscatchercomponents are subjectto wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturers recommended parts when nec essary e Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them e Donotchangethe engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hotafter engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should
20. fuel 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh clean fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Bad spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Control bar defective 9 Replace controlbar Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 1 Setto Higher Cut position blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 2 Setto Higher Cut position 3 Dirty air filter 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under 4 Cleanunderside of mowerhousing mower 5 Too much oil in engine 5 Check oil level 6 Walking speed too fast 6 Cutatslower walking speed Poor cut 1 Wom bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt uneven 2 Wheelheights uneven 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under 3 Cleanunderside of mowerhousing mower Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt vibration 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a qualified service center Starter rope 1 Engine flywheel brake is on when control 1 Depress control barto upper handle before hard to pull bar is released pulling starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a qualified service center 3 Bla
21. 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 shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR 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 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 s mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the dis charge opening into the operator mowing position If the discharge guard becomes damaged it should be replaced TO ADJUST HANDLE See Figs 9 and 10 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 all parts attached to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotter
22. he top one third of the grass blades See Fig 6 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 mulching reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly MAX 1 3 FIG 6 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 second cut mow across or 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 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL INDATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher If Equipped M Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under Drive Cover Power Propelled Mowers Check drive belt pulleys fy E Power Propelled Mowers R Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery Recharge Electric Start Mowers wh ww TD Pee eee wet S lvy WwW UL vv Cee Yi __ Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter a g2 inspect Muffler a A E D E a a Clean or Replace Spark Plug E o Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Crew SEE Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high a
23. ix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain 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 2 Pouroneounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER IMPORTANT NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM e Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust CAUTION Never store the lawn mower Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems A with gasoline in the tank inside a build bin ing where fumes may reach an open e f possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give flame or spark Allow the engine to cool protection from dust and dirt before storing in any enclosure e Cover your unit with a suitable protective 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 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Does notstart 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out of fuel 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean
24. ler 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 Owners and Dealers 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 number 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 3702 531 83 81 23 11 99 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT THISLAWN MOWERIS SHIPPED WITHOUT
25. mbient temperatures 1 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 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 mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season e Onceayear 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 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART IMPORTANT DONOT OILOR 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 LUBRICATION CHART WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL ENGINE OIL Gd DIS CHARGE GUARD HINGE PIN HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING
26. n a counter clockwise direction starting at the outside of the area to be cut spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine To keep clippings off of walkways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass Topreventthis regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life 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 recutthe grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and notbe 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 recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when itis 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 and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun Forbestresults adjustthe lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only t
27. nd using your lawn mower e Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ocna cae consent 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS es 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 3 WARRANTY 4 5 6 9 MAINTENANCE ccana 10 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE pe 10 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS pe 13 STORAGE socana anae 14 TROUBLESHOOTING ss iiosusuuunisiinannia inana 15 REPAIR PARTS soiien aina 16 17 4 Husqvarna WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 Lifetime Warranty All tiller tines trimmer shafts ignition coils and modules on hand held product 2 Year Warranty 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 and electrical products for noncommercial nonprofessional non institutional or non income producing use except as herein stated Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB 95 and EPA regulations except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchaser
28. ped inside of engine 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil See ADD OIL in the Operation section of this manual 6 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug me FIG 8 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Ser vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See the maintenance section of your engine manual MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS inthe Maintenance section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE 1 CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannotcome in contact with spark 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 Wedonotrecommendusing a
29. rability or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable 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 CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PROD UCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMIT ED 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 PREVI OUSLY 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 maintenance operation storage and general upkeep as writ ten in the maintenance section of the Owner s Operators manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dea
30. s from lower handle bracket mount ing pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mount ing pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle SQUEEZE TO REMOVE gt LOWER HANDLE xX S LS lt 2 SeS 2S 2S KX ADA lt 2 SZ SS o SX SoS XxX x XS oss L CS AAS SS O MOUNTING PIN Se e Se ISSR SoS S Seses SeSe lt c p HAIRPIN COTTER HANDLE l L BRACKET Se Se 2S oS es Se O SS C2 Oe PS LSLS es 2S 2S Ox C2 lt gt SoS os os 2S2 S2 2S SZ Zs lt 7 CS Se 2S2 Zs OCS RRS xXx X ox es is ss iX 13 ROTATE FIG 10 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 the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment THROTTLE CONTROL If it becomes necessary to adjust or replace the throttle control see the adjustment section of your engine manual CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment IMPOR
31. site sharp edge is up toward the engine 11 4 Installthe blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 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 GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening 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 lawn mower orengine e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e Tocheck blade balance drive anailinto a beam or wall Leave about one inch ofthe 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 BLADE ADAPTER CRANKSHAFT KEYWAY BLADE BOLT SHAFT BLADE ADAPTER HARDENED WASHER TRAILING EDGE FIG 7 MAINTENANCE _ GRASS CATCHER If purchased as an accesssory e Thegrass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used e Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio ration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufacturer approved r
32. ut Hex 1 4 20 Owner s Manual English French Warning Decal Not Shown NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm NOTES
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