Husqvarna 560sr Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Putgrass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom 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 Lift the rear door on the mower housing Place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame CATCHER FRAME REAR DOOR CATCHER FRAME FIG 3 CAUTION Donotrunlawn mower without the discharge guard rear door approved grasscatcher clipping deflector ormulcher plate in place Never attempt to operate mowerwiththe discharge guard rear door removed or propped open 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 performing any adjustments orrepairs We recommend awide vision safety mask overthe spectacles or standard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL See Fig 4 Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on the upper handle Move lever forward for fast engine speed starting and for better grass bagging Mowe lever backward for slow engine speed SLOW FAST me REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL2. OPERATOR PRESENCE ENGINECONTROLBAR Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence engine control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in order to start and operate the lawn mower 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 under any circumstances attempt to defeat the func tion of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 5 e 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 To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheelupordownto suityourrequirements 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 PLATE TAB FOR HIGH CUT TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING See Fig 6A Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place e You can now install grass catcher To convert to mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening o
3. Owner s Manual 532162421 02 17 98 REV 1 VB Printed in U S A e e 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 SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRAINING Read this operator s manual carefully Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly Learn how to quickly stop mower Do not allow children to use your mower Never allow adults to use mower without proper instructions Keep the area of operation clear of all persons especially small children and pets Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de scribed in this manual Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner Always have damage repaired before using your mower Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer Use of such attachments may be hazardous The blade turns when the engine is running PREPARATION e e Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects These objects will be thrown b
4. and dust with use andthe catcher will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before use IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings 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 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 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 See Fig 11 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 Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re quire that an area be mulched a s
5. blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced GRASS CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used e Check yourgrass catcher often for damage or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when order ing DRIVE WHEELS See Fig 13 Check rear drive wheels each time you mowto be sure they move freely The wheels notturning freely means trash grass cuttings etc may be inside the drive wheel and dust cover area and must be cleaned out to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels check both rear wheels Remove hubcaps and locknuts Remove wheels from wheel adjuster axles Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth e Clean and lubricate with grease before reinstalling Referto Fig 1 for correct assembly of drive pawl e The pinion gear must be installed with the left gear on the left side and with the righ
6. s Manual English French REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 560sr 954140061A 18 REPAIR PARTS 6L KEY ld lado lo ml le za DNORWNM DOONDAIARWND O PART NO 532162716 532147715 873031000 532144929 532150327 532146315 532145212 532157008 532057079 532088446 532162399 812000058 532850017 532088080 532145354 532067725 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 560sr 954140061A DESCRIPTION Drive Control Drive Head Kit Nut Metric Screw 1 4 20 V Belt Screw Nut Hex Flange Hubcap Washer Nylon Bushing Wheel 8 Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion L H Dust Cover Pin Spring Thrust Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 KEY NO 17 18 19 25 27 28 31 32 PART NO 532851980 532701037 532162715 532162868 532750097 532153822 532153823 532150326 532162420 532150330 532063601 532144902 532162419 532088614 532800386 532850016 532751152 DESCRIPTION Drive Pin Selector Knob Control Bar Drive Upstop Bracket Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Bracket Gearcase Lever Clutch Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Hex Locknut 1 4 20 Spring Belt Tension Wheel Adjuster Assembly Right Catcher Frame Grassbag Assembly Pinion R H Nut REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 560sr 954140061A GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY 150330 49 G9 56 50 53 51 E N 9 38 6 eS KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 5
7. the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes Remove protective padding raise upper handle section to operating position and tighten handle knobs securely Remove any packing material from around control bar e Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE OPERATING LOWER POSITION HANDLE 3 POSITION HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BRACKET HANDLE 4 PIN TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS SEE FIG 2 Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector e To return to mulching operation install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug in place or approved clipping deflector or grass catcherin place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open MULCHER PLUG 0 FIG 2 ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER IMPORTANT YOUR LAWN MOWER IS MULCHER READY AND THE MULCHER PLATE MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE USING MOWERASABAGGER TO CONVERT MOWER TO BAGGINGOR DISCHARGING SEE THEOPERATION SECTION IN THIS MANUAL TO ASSEMBLE amp ATTACH GRASS CATCHER See Fig 3
8. 32148145 Case Lower 33 532148111 Washer Thrust 1 2 2 532148123 Plate Detent 34 532148106 Bushing Transmission 1 2 3 532148118 Support Fork Shift 35 532148107 Seal 1 2 4 532148135 Ball Detent 36 532148096 Washer Retainer 5 532148122 Spring Detent 37 532148104 Bushing Transmission 6 532148132 Support Fork Clutch 38 532148107 Seal 1 2 7 532148093 Key Woodruff 39 532148116 Fork Shift 8 532148114 Axle Shaft 40 532148124 Fork Clutch 9 532148095 Ring 12 7 41 532148069 Bushing 10 532148109 Spring Return 42 532148065 Shaft Reduction 11 532148102 Cone Cave 43 532148066 Gear Bevel 3 Teeth 12 532148112 Washer Thrust 44 532148089 Gear Spur 2 Teeth 13 532148108 Bearing Thrust Needle 45 532148080 Gear Spur 1 Tooth 14 532148112 Washer Thrust 46 532148072 Gear Spur 1 Tooth 15 532148095 Ring 12 7 47 532148067 Washer 16 532148096 Washer Retainer 48 532148069 Bushing 17 532148103 Cone 49 532148141 Bearing Ball 6000U 18 532148101 Collar Shift 50 532148139 Washer 10 19 532148097 Washer 51 532148140 Bearing Ball 6200 20 532148090 Gear 3 Teeth 52 532148137 Shaft Input 21 532148097 Washer 53 532148146 Screw Self Tapping 22 532148083 Gear 3 Teeth 54 532148144 Case Upper 23 532148097 Washer 55 Grease 24 532148075 Gear 3 Teeth 56 532148142 Sealant 25 532148097 Washer 57 532148147 Screw Self Tapping Case 26 532148113 Ring 28 58 532148117 Arm Shift 27 532148119 Spring Shift 59 532148127 Support Upper Clutch 28 532148121 Key Shif
9. CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE A 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 Wedo 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 shortened engine life GRASS CATCHER The grass 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 replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug CAUTION Under normal usage the catcher material is subject to deteriora tion and wear and should therefore be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer specifications SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Release operator presence control bar Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in co
10. ESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Does not start Loss of power Poor cut uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling If so equipped Hard to push CAUSE 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 Control bar in released position Control bar defective Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in heavy 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 Low engine speed 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 Low engine speed Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you 15 CORRECTION Clean replace air filter Fill fuel tank Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapte
11. GGS amp STRATTON ENGINES Do I have a mulching lawn mower N a Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower Raise the discharge guard rear door on rear discharge mowers If the opening is closed off by a plate then your CLASSIC Sprint lawn mower is mulcher ready To convert to a discharging hs mower see the Operation section of this manual What is the right and left side of the lawn mower When right hand RH or left hand LH is mentioned in this QUANTUM manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind the handle TECUMSEH ENGINES HAND TECUMSEH BACK or REAR Operating Position SAFETY RULES 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ocene 12 ASSEMBLY criada 4 STORAGE wae ta its 13 OPERATION see 5 8 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS een 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES u 8 11 WARRANTY saiae ocenia a aa a 22 ASSEMBLY CAUTION Do not operate this mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE SEE FIG 1A amp 1B IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES Raiselowerhandlesectionto operating positionandsqueeze
12. Handle Engine Zone Control Cable Grommet Cable Screw Wire Tie Handle Knob Control Bar Engine Rear Door Kit Throttle Control Pop Rivets Hex Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Screw Back Plate Side Baffle Discharge Baffle Truss Head Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Baffle Plate Mulcher Plug Engine Pulley Hi Pro Key 505 Hubcap Nut Hex Flange Wheel amp Tire Assembly Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 Belleville Washer Axle Arm Assembly Selector Knob Selector Spring Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Left Wheel Adjusting Bracket Right KEY NO PART NO 532150078 532162442 532162441 532150406 532162393 532851514 532141443 532851074 532850263 532851084 532138871 532107339 532751592 532051793 532162445 532131959 532132001 532162358 532141841 532145062 817411312 532063601 532150502 873990500 532111190 532083816 532140540 532088652 532057143 532162421 DESCRIPTION Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Engine Bolt Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 amp 52 Blade Adapter Blade 22 Hardened Washer Helical Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 Front Baffle Danger Decal Locknut 3 8 16 Hairpin Cotter Lower Handle Handle Bolt Rope Guide Engine Model No 121602 Door Screw Baffle Belt Cover Screw Locknut Bolt Nut Cable Clamp Screw Rear Skirt Screw Wave Washer Owner
13. Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season e 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 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 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 LUBRICATION CHART WHEEL ADJUSTERS D ENGINE MULCHER DOOR HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PIN REAR DOOR HINGE ROD DD REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION 2 SPRAY LUBRICANT CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 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 Re place bent or damaged blades TO REPLACE BLADE See Fig 12 Tur
14. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object Follow the procedure outlined above then repair any dam age before restarting and operating you mower Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the engine Engine damage or personal injury may result Do not operate your mower if it viorates abnormally Exces sive vibration is an indication of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are danger ous Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions maintain good footing Never operate your mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety devices in place MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly Check all bolts nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi tion Keep all safety devices in place and working To reduce fire hazard keep the engine free of grass leaves or excessive grease and oil Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and rep
15. ble 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 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 drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual CYLINDER Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil e Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt 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 IMPORTANT NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBL
16. d to hold the control bar in the operating position when making final adjustment to the carburetor See the adjustment section of your engine manual for further instructions ENGINE SPEED The engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury If you believe the engine is running too fastor too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized engine 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 STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more CAUTION 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 LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Storeinaclean dry area e Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Cus tomer Responsibilities section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities sec tion 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 sa
17. econd 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher If Equipped M Clean Lawn Mower APR LEE O Clean Under Drive Cover Power Propelled Mowers Check drive belt pulleys E Power Propelled Mowers R Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery Recharge Electric Start NOWELZ x 4 Zoo 4 Change Engine Oil i a a ET Ra oe SA TEE Inspect Muffler Clean or Beplace Spark Pug C ve ee Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient 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
18. 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 written in the maintenance section of the Owner s Operator s manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation Proof of purchase as explained in section 6 rests solely with the customer SECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION It is the Owner s and Dealer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company This card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of 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
19. f mower SIDE DISCHARGING See Fig 6B e Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower see above instructions Unlock closed discharge guard by lifting latch and allow guard to swing open to discharging position Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge guard must be closed and locked securely SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING Rear mulcher plug installed Side discharge guard closed and locked securely FOR REAR BAGGING Rear mulcher plug removed e Grass catcher installed Side discharge guard closed and locked securely FOR SIDE DISCHARGING Rear mulcher plug installed Side discharge guard unlocked and open CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plug inplace or ap proved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open MULCHER PLUG a FIG 6A OPERATION LIFT LATCH TO UNLOCK AND OPEN DISCHARGE GUARD lt Cl CLOSED POSITION Sao m OPEN POSITION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 7 e To remove grass catcher release operator presence control bar to stop engine e Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear GROUND DRIVE THREE SPEEDS See Fig 8A Your lawn mower pro
20. isconnected from the unit in any manner Drive control has been removed from handle Proceed as follows to reset drive control cable self adjustment feature Ensure that reassembly of drive control cable is complete Pull lock tab down and hold Rotate drive control bar to handle engaging drive control then release lock tab Allow drive control bar to return to the disengaged position Drive control cable self adjustment feature is now reset AS Ja DRIVE CABLE LOCK TAB DRIVE CONTROL FIG 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE SEE FIG 17 The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to height that suits you e Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes HANDLE PIN we 3 POSITION HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BRACKET FIG 17 13 ENGINE CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load The air filter must be assembled to the carburetor when running engine Bestcarburetor adjustment is obtained when fuel tank is 1 4 full In order forthe engine to run the operator presence control bar must be held in the operating position Therefore and assistant will be require
21. lace worn bags Use only replacement bags that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower Always keep a sharp blade on your mower Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water heater space heater clothes dryer etc A Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug in order to pre vent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm A CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of anew Lawn Mower It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center They have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit e Read the SAFETY RULES and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower to insure proper operation and to prevent injury to y
22. models 120 125 122 132 225 232 and 235 used for commercial purposes 90 Day Warranty Any Husqvarna product used for rental commercial institutional professional or income producing use except as otherwise provided herein 30 Day Warranty Husqvarna bow guide and replacement parts 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 limited to belts blades blade adapters bulbs filters guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tines Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light 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 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 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB 95 and EPA regulations which are manufac
23. n lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt e Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer Remove blade and blade adapter Inspect the key inside blade adapter Replace adapter if damaged IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED Install new or sharpened blade with trailing edge up toward the engine e Position blade on blade adapter Align the two 2 holes in blade with raised lugs of adapter Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer into blade adapter and crankshaft in exact order as shown e Position block of wood between blade and mower housing Tighten blade bolt securely Recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced CRANKSHAFT DADE KEYWAY ADAPTER KEY BLADE y 2 0 4 0 BLADE BOLT HARDENED CRANKSHAFT LOCK ae TRAILING EDGE BLADE ADAPTER FIG 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbal anced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventualdamage to lawn mower and engine e The
24. nd lightly before painting HANDLE SEE FIG 18 You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position IMPORTANT WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE 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 Drain the fuel tank e 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 Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an accepta
25. 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 FOREST amp GARDEN COMPANY 9006 J PERIMETER WOODS DRIVE CHARLOTTE NC 28216 531 83 81 23 2 95
26. ntact 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 rearwheels of your lawn mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator s mowing position If the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE REPLACE DRIVE BELT SEE FIGS 16A amp 16B TO REMOVE BELT e Place mower on side with carburetor up e Rotate rear wheel to access rear skirt screw Remove rear skirt Use spring puller to remove spring from backplate e Use long screwdriver to remove belt from transmission pulley groove Pull belt from engine pulley side and maneuver over blade TO INSTALL BELT Maneuver belt around blade onto crankshaft Push belt into plastic baffle and onto engine pulley e Use screwdriver to thread belt between cables and trans mission Use fingers to push belt into pulley groove Use spring puller to install belt tension spring e Install rear skirt Return rear wheel to proper cutting position REMOVE REAR SKIRT FIG 16A 12 UNHOOK SPRING FIG 16B TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL CABLE SEE FIG 17 The drive control cable is self adjusting adjustment is not required However drive control cable self adjustment feature must be reset if Drive cable has been d
27. ourself and others Save this manual for future reference e 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 Remove all loose parts from carton Remove lawn mower housing with care Avoid touching blade under housing Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower What kind of engine is on my lawn mower Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower If the When learning how to operate your new lawn mower you opening is on the right side of the mower housing itis aside will need to know what kind of engine powers the mower discharge mower Ifthe opening is at the back of the mower A decal on the engine will indicate the manufacturer and housing itis a rear discharge mower Only rear discharge type or brand name of the engine lawn mowers have a grass catcher included with the mower Approved grass catchers for side discharge mow ers may be purchased from your nearest authorized dealer BRI
28. r Depress control bar to handle Replace control bar Set in Higher Cut position Set in Higher Cut position 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 Contact an authorized service center department Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Contact an authorized service center department Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface to start engine Raise cutting height Replace blade Clean grass catcher Contact an authorized service center department Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handle height to suit REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 560sr 954140061A 9L REPAIR PARTS LL KEY PART NO 532162446 532149771 532145073 532150050 532066426 532087692 532145641 532151023 532700644 532128415 532054583 532059935 532162438 532153827 532153824 532149027 532155061 532150099 532084596 532087677 532157008 532083923 532750550 532142748 532062335 532151254 532701037 532125066 532146630 532800368 532800370 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 560sr 954140061 A DESCRIPTION Upper
29. sty dirty conditions GAS See Fig 9 e Fill gasoline tank with fresh clean unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER FILL TANK WARNING 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 stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur ENGINE OIL CAP GASOLINE W DIPSTICK FILL CAP PRIMER FIG 9 TO START ENGINE A CAUTION The mowerblade rotates when ever the engine is running To start a cold engine push primer three 8 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 Move throttle control lever to fast position 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 release operator presence control bar NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In
30. t 60 532148138 Key Woodruff 29 532148098 Support Key 61 532148133 Pin Snap 14 30 532148115 Collar Shift 31 532148111 32 532148110 Washer Thrust 1 2 Bearing Thrust Needle 20 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm SERVICE NOTES 21 cc 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 trimmers brushcutters snow blowers handheld blowers hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome 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 has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase 1 Year Warranty Chain saws clearing saws and backpack blowers for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use Trimmer
31. t gear on the right side from an operator s view The pinion gear is stamped with an L left or R right on the inside If installed incorrectly the drive system will not work Place wheels back on adjuster axles Replace locknuts and hubcaps NOTE Pinions and drive pawls should be cleaned and lubri cated with grease approximately every 25 hours or once a year FLAT WASHER LOCKNUT gt HUBGAP DUST COVER amp DRIVE QS PINION E RING CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE Read the maintenance section of your engine manual LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 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 ifthe 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 contin
32. tured 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 Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna 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 applicable laws or 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 APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 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
33. uous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 14 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine e Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine e Fill engine with oil Fill only to the FULL line on the dipstick DO NOT OVER FILL Replace engine oil cap e Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug 1 CONTAINER FIG 14 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation more often iflawn mower is used in very dusty dirty conditions See the maintenance section of your engine manual SPARK PLUG Change the spark plug once a year to make the engine run better and easier to start Set spark plug gap at 030 See the maintenance section of your engine manual MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage 11 CLEANING IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH
34. vides three 3 speeds to let you select the speed that suits you best Speed 1 is for slow heavy thick grass cutting or trimming Speed 2 is for normal grass cutting or trimming e Speed 3 is for light cutting and for ground transport TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM See Figs 8A amp 8B Select ground speed by moving speed control lever to desired position To start forward motion lift drive control bar up to handle e To stop forward motion release drive control bar IMPORTANT ALWAYS KEEP DRIVE CONTROL BAR FULLY ENGAGED AGAINST HANDLE WHEN INUSE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG 8A DRIVE CONTROL PRESENCE ENGAGED CONTROL DISENGAGED FIG 8B OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL See Fig 9 Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean Remove engine oil cap w dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick Use20 ozs of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Pour oil slowly Do not over fill e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each time e Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten After the first two 2 hours of mowing change the oil and every 25 hours thereafter You may need to change the oil more often under du
35. 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 For most cutting conditions and better bagging per formance the engine speed should be set in the fast position Under certain conditions such as when mowing very tall grass raise the mower height on the first cut to reduce pushing effort to avoid overheating the engine and to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings Make the second cut to the desired height For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut For side discharge lawn mowers cutin a counterclock wise direction starting at the outside of the area to be cut in order to spread grass clippings more evenly and to put less load on the engine To keep clippings off of walkways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction See Fig 10 gt FIG 10 a When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist heavy grass clumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher Reduce ground speed pushing speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time If a trail of grass clipping is left on the right side of a rear discharge lawn mower mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt
36. y the blade and can cause severe injury Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using your mower Dress properly Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing Check fuel tank before starting engine Do not fill gas tank indoors when the engine is running or when the engine is hot Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower Never attempt to do this while the engine is running Mow only in daylight or good artificial light OPERATION e Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut Do not let other interests distract you Do not mow wetor slippery grass Never run while operating your mower Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handles and walk Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped
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