Husqvarna 532 44 05-66 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 33 532 40 91 48 34 532 85 12 26 35 53241 09 22 36 53241 09 33 37 53216 14 63 38 532 16 34 09 39 532 40 70 59 40 532 41 08 31 50 53241 31 04 41 532 40 48 35 42 532 19 74 80 44 532 40 65 80 47 532 06 77 25 49 532 16 34 09 DESCRIPTION Screw Tapping Hex Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Cover Drive Screw Threaded Rolled 10 25 x 50 E Ring 7 16 Cover Dust Wheel Pawl Wheel Driven Rear 8 x 1 3 4 Nut Hex Flangelock 3 8 16 Washer Flat Shaft Assembly Rear Shaft Assembly Front Retainer Front Shaft Screw 12x 5 8 Bolt Shoulder Semi Gimlett Point Wheel Front 8 x 1 3 4 Bracket Belt Pinion O Ring V Belt Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Screw 12x 5 8 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 unit and void your war 6007 I AYVNANV 3AILD3433 SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY HUSQVARNA PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION amp WARRANTY STATEMENT All Husqvarna products can be registered online at www usa husgvarna com quickly and easily regardless of their model year Click the Support tab then click on the Online Product Registration link and fill out the electronic form and submit Ask about Husqvarna s extended service plan Husqvarna Professional Products Inc Husqvarna warrants the original purchaser the Husqvarna branded product to which this war2. complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately e Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE e Never run a machine inside a closed area e Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachement bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attemptto make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear dam age and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary Mower blade is sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing it Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary maintained in effective working order by the operator through your nearest authori
3. 81 70 Plug Mulcher 76 87478 04 10 Bolt Hex Cap Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 19 53241 08 71 Kit Housing 77 532 05 39 98 Washer Flat 20 532 41 82 39 Handle Bracket Assembly LH 78 87351 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 532 41 82 51 Handle Bracket Assembly RH 79 532 18 85 45 Belt Keeper 22 817 0005 12 Screw Hex Washer Head 80 532 18 03 94 Spring 23 532 16 31 83 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 5 8 81 532 18 01 88 Link Torque 24 873 80 05 00 Nut Hex with Lock Washer Insert 5 16 18 82 532 19 50 49 Holder Assembly Blade 25 532 16 13 33 Baffle Side 83 532 19 50 72 Plate Assembly Ball Control 26 532 16 34 09 Screw 12 x 5 8 84 532 19 50 53 Ball Steel 27 532 40 84 42 Skirt Rear 85 532 19 50 73 Plate Spring Hook 28 532 08 86 52 Screw Hinge 1 4 20 x 1 25 86 53219 50 74 Plate Brake 31 532 18 04 59 Blade 21 87 532 19 50 57 Spring Ball Plate 37 532 15 04 06 Bolt Engine 88 532 19 50 60 Disk Drive 38 Engine Honda Model No GCV160 For engine service 89 532 19 50 63 Disk Driven and replacement parts call Honda at 1 800 426 7701 90 532 19 50 64 Pulley Drive 39 532 42 56 67 Grassbag 91 532 19 50 65 Spring Clutch 40 53241 19 51 Frame Grassbag 92 532 19 50 67 Bolt Flange 10 x 24 41 532 40 47 63 Danger Decal 93 532 19 50 68 Bearing Radial Ball 6006 42 81706 04 10 Screw 94 532 19 50 69 Bearing Radial Ball 6204 45 532 19 05 10 Mulcher Door Assembly 95 532 19 50 70 Key Woodruff 16 x 15 46 532 19 05 12 Deflector Discharge 96 532 19 79 91 Clip Cable 47 532 08 8
4. GRASS CATCHER See Fig 3 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 Aa 5 EE ex y NR 1 FRAME OPENING TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CONVERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual 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 adjust ments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning ADO Sa dr CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW OR WARNING ON OFF OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR THROTTLE ON 0 ENGINE N CONTROL _ AS STARTER HANDLE GRASS CATCHER MULCHER PLUG SINGLE POINT HEIGHT ADJ USTER HANDLE ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY DRIVE CONTROL LEVER A BRAKE CONTROL HANDLE KNOBS
5. H Husqvarna 7021RB Owner s Manual 96143005000 2008 12 532 42 57 44 12 22 08 BY Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Mowers 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 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 itcannotcontact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs WARNING Engine exhaust some ofits con stituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State ofCaliforniato cause cancerandbirth 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 CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas l GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the con
6. MOWER MODEL NUMBER 7021RB 96143005000 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 50 90 eee NR ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 7021RB 96143005000 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 50 6T KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 62 96 Handle Upper Includes Foam Grip 59 532 18 27 48 Grip Handle Foam Smooth one side 2 532 19 72 02 Handle Lower 60 532 19 08 78 Throttle Engine Control 3 532 40 54 16 Spring Rear Door RH 61 532 18 33 65 Screw Hex Head 1 4 20 x 2 1 8 4 532 19 47 88 Guide Rope Side 62 53218 21 31 Belt Guide Stud 5 532 13 20 04 Nut Hex Lockwasher Insert 1 4 20 64 532 19 70 33 Nut Hex 3 8 16 6 532 06 64 26 Wire Tie 66 532 18 99 37 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 7 532 19 15 74 Bolt Handle 5 16 18 x 1 75 67 53219 65 41 Blade Brake Clutch Control 8 532 18 23 98 Knob Handle 68 532 18 04 60 Bolt Hex Head 9 532 18 62 99 Bar Control Auto Walk 69 sE Blade Brake Clutch Includes Key Numbers 82 95 10 532 18 88 21 Bolt Carriage 70 532 19 09 30 Belt Cover Upper 11 532 75 11 53 Nut Hex Centerlock 5 16 18 UNC 71 532 18 01 91 Belt Cover Lower 12 532 05 17 93 Cotter Hairpin 72 532 75 00 97 Screw Tapping Hex Washer Head 10 24 13 532 40 54 15 Spring Rear Door LH 73 532 18 03 93 Spring 16 532 40 88 88 Rear Door Assembly 74 87390 04 00 Nut Hex Centerlock Zinc Plated 1 4 20 17 532 18 41 93 Bolt Rear Door 75 532 19 09 29 Bracket 18 532 19
7. andtighten the blade bolts turning clockwise e The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLTS ARE HEAT TREATED IF BOLTS NEED REPLACING REPLACE ONLY WITH APPROVED BOLTS SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL TRAILING EDGE 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 or engine e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance drive a nail into 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 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 dete rioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with approved replace ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the mower model number when ordering GEAR CASE 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
8. 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 Iflubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Pre mium 1 Grease Part No 750369 Do not substitute 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 F 20 0 30 32 40 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather and you should check your engine oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year 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 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 17 amp 18 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 oil fill cap dipstick la
9. into rear discharge opening of mower e Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown e Mower is now ready for discharging operation e To convert to mulching or bagging operation dis charge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIG 12 OPERATION SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Rear mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher installed 3 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Discharge deflector installed CAUTION Do notrun your lawn mower withoutmulcher plug orapproved grass catcher in place Never attemptto op erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open an GASOLINE See Fig 13 Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill 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 CAUTION Wipe offany spilled oil orfuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tractmoisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys tem of an engine while in storage To avoid engine
10. problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days orlonger 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 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Neveruse engine orcarburetorcleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur ADD OIL See Fig 13 Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Mainte nance section of this manual CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke on startup _ Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil fill cap dipstick from oil fill spout 3 You recieve a container of oil with the unit Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine 4 Insert and tighten oil fill cap dipstick IMPORTANT e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick e Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual OIL FILL CAP GASOLINE DIPSTICK FILLER CAP UPPER LOWER MARK MARK FIG 13 9 OPERATION TO STOP ENGINE e To stop engine move throttle control lever to STOP position Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel
11. rated Husqvarna Safety Apparel 90 day Batteries Consumer Products where applicable 1 year N A Replacement Parts Accessories including Bars and Chains Tools and Display Items Emission Control System Components necessary to comply with CARB TIER ll and EPA Regulations Excludes components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third part engine manufacturers for 30 Day Warranty Q the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product at time of purchase 6007 1 AYVNNV 3AILD3333 1 Refer to Section 3 for items not covered by this warranty All consumer product use must have been limited to the owner s residence Warranted for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional and nonincome producing use HUV 2 Year or 2 000 Hour Powertrain The engine assembly unitized transaxle assembly gasoline vehicle motor and main frame assembly are warranted with respect to parts and labor against defects in material and workmanship or a period of two years or 2000 hours of operation whichever first occurs from the date of purchase 8 1 Year or 1 000 Hour Body Warranty All remaining components of the vehicle not specified otherwise and all other original equipment options and accessories supplied by Husqvarna are warranted with respect to parts and labor against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year or 1000 hours of operation whichever first occurs from the date
12. the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE 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 upperand lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor ougly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Figs 1 amp 2 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SOAS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES 1 Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes 2 Removeprotective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to ADJUST HANDLE inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL MOWING POSITION 7 UPPER HANDLE HANDLE 4 a Mi S s ty HANDLE SQUEEZE FIG 2 TO ASSEMBLE
13. use is not covered by warranty Product should be delivered at owners expense as is to an authorized Husqvarna Servicing Retailer 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 Retailer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna 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 retailer in order to obtain warranty service This proof must include date purchased model number serial number and complete name and address of the selling retailer To obtain the benefit of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna retailer 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 Downtime pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna retailer can be located by calling 1 800 HUSKY 62 or visiting www husqvarna com Subject to change without notice HUSQVARNA 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 Part 531 30 96 85
14. 3 49 Nut Hex 532 40 47 64 Warning Decal not shown 58 532 18 20 03 Clip 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 unit and void your war ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 7021RB 96143005000 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 50 LE ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 7021RB 96143005000 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 50 KEY PART NO NO 1 532 42 57 41 2 532 41 16 73 3 532 40 62 62 4 532 42 56 62 5 532 41 16 64 6 532 18 16 98 7 532 40 07 23 9 532 40 62 58 10 53242 42 45 11 532 40 65 58 13 532 41 92 13 14 532 19 34 43 15 53208 83 48 16 53240 71 47 17 53240 96 16 18 53241 88 66 19 53219 00 69 20 81200 00 22 21 532 41 24 50 22 532 19 10 39 23 532 16 45 55 DESCRIPTION Drive Control Assembly Auto Walk Cover Top Auto Walk Drive Control Pulley Lever Auto Walk Drive Control Cover Bottom Auto Walk Drive Control Screw Phillips Head 10 x 5 8 Bracket Drive Control Cable Drive Control Decal Drive Control Spring Gear Case Assembly Complete Pulley Drive Washer Rod Connecting Spring Extension Spring Selector Knob Selector Spring E Ring Bearing Support Bearing Ball Retainer Drive Assembly Stamped KEY PART NO NO 24 817 06 04 10 25 532 40 07 83 26 532 75 06 34 28 812 00 00 58 29 532 18 94 03 31 532 40 48 45 32 53241 31 05
15. DRIVE COVER GASOLINE FILLER CAP FUEL VALVE LEVER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG HOUSING MUFFLER 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 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held down to the handle to start the blade Release to stop the blade DRIVE CONTROL LEVER used to engage power pro pelled forward motion lawn mower BLADE BRAKE CONTROL used to engage the blade after the engine is started SINGLE POINT HEIGHT ADJ USTER used to adjust cutting height of lawn mower THROTTLE ENGINE CONTROL used for starting and stopping the engine and allows you to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed STARTER HANDLE used for starting the engine MULCHER DOOR allows conversion to discharge or bagging operation MULCHER PLUG located atthe discharge opening must be removed when converting to bagging operation OPERATION Wean youn 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 we performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety THAN NO SIGHT mask over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER THROTTLE ENGINE CONTROL See Fig 4 The engine
16. EAR 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 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT If your mower does not operate properly due to suspected drive belt problems take your mower to a qualified service center for repair and or adjustment TO ADJ UST HANDLE See Fig 19 The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height posi tions 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 HANDLE BRACKET ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission con trol devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet 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 CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected ca
17. ENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART 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 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 Atleast 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 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION ts Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART i 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 SPRAY LUBRICANT LUBRICANT SPARINGLY ENGINE OIL DMULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN DREAR DOOR HINGE 1 HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PINS SEE ENGINE IN MAINTENANCE SECTION 11 MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance TIRES e Keep ti
18. 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 the machine e Useextracare 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 ex tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Use only an approved container 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 container 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 ona truck ortrailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground Ifthis is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle e Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
19. aving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut FIG 15 by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly e Certaintypes 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 perpendicular to the first cut path e Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE eserore EVERY BEFORE USE EACH SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE 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 kkk Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer x if so equipped 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 clean under deck 5 And after each 5 hours of use G
20. control lever rearward to the handle The farther toward the handle the lever is pulled the faster the unit will travel e Forward motion will stop when either the operator pres ence control bar or drive control lever are released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the drive control lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR CONTROL LEVER DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL FIG 6 DRIVE CONTROL ADJ USTMENT See Fig 7 Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a turnbuckle on the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Proceed as follows 1 Turn unitoff and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive speed 3 Operate mower to test drive speed Readjust as re quired 4 If condition fails to improve after the above steps forward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced ADJ USTMENT TURNBUCKLE FIG 7 TO ADJ UST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 8 All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever e Pull adjuster lever toward wheel To raise mower move lever forward to desired posi
21. dle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower Whensetting up your handle fromthe 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 STORAGE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL N F UPPER Nhe HANDLE HANDLE KNOB LOWER HANDLE HANDLE PIN HANDLE BRACKET FIG 21 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine 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 alternative in mini mizing 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 carbu
22. e 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 CONSEQUENTIAL 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 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 by 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 Failure caused by continued
23. e shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 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 A CAUTION Disconnectspark 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 gasoline oil etc e We donot 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 CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to re move any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive SERVICE AND ADJ USTMENTS CAUTION To avoid serious injury before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJ UST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual R
24. ears N A N A LE475 Edger 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days LT LTH LS XLS GLS YT YTH GT GTH 16H Pro15 155 ProFlex Series Lawn amp Garden Riders and Residential Zero Turn Mowers t 2 Years N A N A MZ and EZ Series Zero Turn Riders 2 Years 1 Year 90 Days iZ LZ BZ Series Zero Turn Riders Applies to units factory equipped with Roll Over Protection System 2 Years 2 Years 90 Days Commercial Walk Mowers includes 21 amp wide area 2 Years 2 Years 90 Days Commercial Turf Specialty Equipment 1 Years 1 Years 1 Year Zero Turn amp Commercial Turf Specialty Attachments 2 Years 1 Year 90 Days Power Cutters Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 1 Year 4 Year Ko only 90 Days Automatic Mower 1 Year Battery Warranty 2 Years N A N A Snow Throwers t 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days 2Y Pressure Washers 2 Years Exclud es 5525PW N A Generators Husqvarna s warranty does not cover Engine amp Generator Parts which are warrantied by responsible manufacturer ehe 2 rears O N A 2 Year Parts Only 2 Year Parts only Grass Catchers amp Bumpers Purchased with New Units Spreaders Same Warranty As Unit When Purchased with Unit 1 Year Parts Accessories Purchased Separately 30 days Husqvarna Utility Vehicles Engines transmissions shall be warrantied through Husqvarna 2 Year or 2 000 Hour Powertrain amp 1 Year or 1 000 Hour Body Warranty HUV Batteries 4210E Versions 4 Year Pro
25. esh clean gasoline 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 adapter 8 Control bar in released position 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Control bar defective 9 Replace control bar 10 Fuel valve lever if so equipped 10 Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position is in the OFF position 11 Weak battery if equipped 11 Charge battery 12 Disconnected battery connector if equipped 12 Connect battery to engine 13 Engine control lever is 13 Place engine control lever in STOP position in FAST position Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or 1 Raise cutting height cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 2 Raise cutting height 3 Dirty air filter 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves trash under mower 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Too much oil in engine 5 Check oil level 6 Walking speed too fast 6 Cut at slower walking speed Poor cut 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt uneven 2 Wheel heights uneven 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Buildup of grass leaves trash under mower 3 Clean underside of mower housing 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 Engi
26. he fast position e Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING IN MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL e 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 e 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 yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 15 If the lawn is over grown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and le
27. is controlled by a throttle control located on the side of the upper handle CHOKE position is for starting a cold engine FAST position is for starting a warm engine normal cutting trimming and better grass bagging SLOW position is for light cutting trimming and fuel economy and STOP position is for stopping the engine E N FAST SLOW FIG 4 BLADE CONTROL See Fig 5 CAUTION When the blade control is engaged the blade turns e To start the blade hold the operator presence control bar down to the handle and push the blade brake control lever forward until it latches To stop the blade release the operator presence control bar Do not pull the blade brake lever rearward with the operator presence control bar down against the handle Allow a cold engine to warm up in high idle position for one minute before engaging the blade NOTE It is normal to hear the belt slip as the blade is engaged and comes up to speed e Donotstartthe blade in uncut grass Move the mower out of uncut grass before starting the blade CAUTION Federal regulations require this blade brake control to minimize the risk of blade contactinjury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of this control OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR BLADE BRAKE CONTROL LEVER OPERATION DRIVE CONTROL See Fig 6 Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive
28. ne flywheel brake is on 1 Depress control bar to upper handle hard to pull when control bar is released before pulling starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a qualified service center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move mower to cut grass hard surface 5 Defective blade brake clutch 5 Replace blade brake clutch Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height is not filling 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade 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 Rear of lawn mower housing or 2 Raise cutting height cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 3 Grass catcher too full 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Handle height position is not right for you 4 Adjust handle height to suit Blade brake 1 Defective blade brake control 1 Replace blade brake control does notengage Engine dies when 1 Cold engine 1 Allow engine to warm up for one minute starting blade 2 Mower is in uncut grass 2 Move mower to cleared area Loss of drive 1 Belt wear 1 Check replace drive belt orslowing of 2 Belt off of pulley 2 Check reinstall drive belt drive speed 3 Drive cable worn or broken 3 Replace drive cable if self propelled 4 Loose drive control system 4 Adjust drive control 16 SERVICE NOTES 17 ROTARY LAWN
29. of purchase HUV s Gas amp Diesel Powered Battery 0 6 months free replacement and 7 12 months prorated HUV s Electric Powered 4 year or 16 000 Energy Unit Limited Warranty Period Husqvarna safety apparel warranty is 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 All care and maintenance instructions must be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care label The fit of the protective apparel boot is not covered under warranty Battery 1 Year prorated limited warranty with 100 replacement during the first 6 months Y Effective manufacturing date 2 1 09 Units with serial number started O905XXXXxX or greater are affected Lifetime Warranty Parts and Labor All tiller tines and trimmer shafts against breakage Proof of purchase required Lifetime Warranty PARTS ONLY after initial warranty expiration Ignition coils and modules on handheld product Proof of purchase required 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 no
30. ranty apply the Product that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the period of the applicable Warranty Schedule of the Product as set forth below Additional limitations are described in Section 2 through 6 inclusive CONSUMER COMMERCIAL RENTAL PRODUCT CATEGORY WARRANTY SCHEDULE PROFESIONAL WARRANTY WARRANTY SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Reconditioned Products Reconditioned chainsaws trimmers brushcutters clearing saws handheld blowers 90 Days N A N A backpack blowers hedge trimmers and electrical products Chain Saws Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only One Year Conditional Crankshaft Warranty for Commercial Professional use when operated with 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days Husqvarna XP 2 cycle oil Parts amp Labor 100 Series Trimmers Stick Edgers Hedge Trimmers 5Vears Wear 90 Days Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only Lifetime Shaft Warranty 200 amp 300 Series Trimmers Brushcutters Clearing Saws Stick Edgers Hovering Trimmers 8 Hedge Trimmers 2 Years far 90 Days Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only and Lifetime Shaft Warranty apply to these products excludes Hovering Trimmers Blowers Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 2 Years 2 Years 90 Days Pole Pruners Pole Saws Pole Hedge Trimmers Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 1 Year 1 Year 90 Days Residential Walk Behind Mowers Tillers LE389 Edger 2 Y
31. rass catcher e 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 and walk never run e Disengage the self propelled mecha nism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine motor e If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration 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 ofslopes never upand down Exer cise extreme caution when changing direction onslopes 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 Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping lil 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 Never
32. rburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized 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 YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store 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 se curely 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 14 HANDLE See Figs 20 and 21 You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear 2 Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire han
33. res free of gasoline oil or insect control chem icals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning 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 drive wheels check both rear wheels BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace a bent or damaged blade CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of yourmower Using a blade notapproved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE See Fig 16 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 Useawoodblock between blade and mower housingto preventbladefromturning when removing blade bolts NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolts by turning counter clockwise TO REPLACE BLADE See Fig 16 1 Position the blade Be sure trailing edge of blade op posite sharp edge is up toward the engine and install the blade bolts 2 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing
34. retor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 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 Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can ifyour can startsto rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e 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 orspark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out offuel 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and refill tank with fr
35. t limited to belts blades blade adapters bulbs clutches clutch drums filters fuel line fuel filters air filters oil filters sprockets guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tiller 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 that are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer 5 Commercial or consumer mowing decks with sand abrasion damage 6 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER ll and EPA regulations 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 2 3 4 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 th
36. tion To lower mower move the lever toward the rear LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER WHEEL ADJ USTER LEVER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER FIG 8 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER See Fig 9 1 Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins 2 Thegrasscatcheris secured tothe lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame CAUTION Do notrun your lawn mower withoutmulcher plug orapproved grass catcher in place Never attempt to op erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open PIVOT PINS REAR DOOR GRASS CATCHER HANDLE CATCHER FRAME HOOK OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 10 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 emptying it will cause unnecessary wear HANDLE FIG 10 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 11 e Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place e You can now install the grass catcher e Toconvertto mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower MULCHER PLUG FIG 11 SIDE DISCHARGING See Fig 12 e Mulcher plug must be installed
37. trols 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 which could be picked up and thrown by the blade e Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely nec essary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards e Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruc tion Material may richochet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces e Do not operate the mower without 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 manufacturer e Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads e Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equip ment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute e Shut the engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing g
38. valve to OFF position if you do not intend to restart the engine soon TO START ENGINE See Fig 14 NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal 1 Be sure fuel valve is in the ON position 2 To start a cold engine move handle mounted throttle choke control lever to CHOKE position 3 Pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back 4 Slowly move throttle control lever to FAST position after engine starts e To start a warm engine move throttle control lever to FAST position then follow steps above NOTE Allow a cold engine to warm up for one minute before starting the blade See BLADE CONTROL in this section of this manual FIG 14 10 MOWING TIPS CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade attachments Such attachments are hazardous will damage yourmower 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 clippings It may also be necessary to reduce 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 e Forbetter grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in t
39. xhaust 0 020 mm SERIAL Blade Bolt Torque 35 40 ft Ibs NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND USTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN Read and observe the safety rules MOWER HOUSING e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND ene Velie IO E DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE e Followthe instructions under Maintenance and Stor FOR FUTURE REFERENCE age sections of this owner s manual SAFETY RULES een 2 3 MAINTENANCE jiscccscssstesnsssnncssessacersinscessteecesseeseess 11 13 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2222uu20nunununnn nun 3 SERVICE AND ADJ USTMENTS uuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ccccssseeeseeeeseeeeeees 3 STORAGE nui ai 14 15 ASSEMBLY ici 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Q scccsscsssesseeeesseesseessseesseeanenaaaes 16 OPERATION inicia 5 10 REPAIR PARTS 4 0uau000 400er 18 21 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE unureoonunnnonnunnnnnunnunnnnnnn 11 3 WARRANTY cc 22 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete
40. y aside on a clean sur face 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine P CONTAINER FIG 17 5 Fill engine with oil Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout into the engine 6 Wait one minute to allow oil to settle Use guage on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube DO NOT thread the cap into the tube when taking reading 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil and recheck ing the dipstick until it reads full DO NOT overfill or engine will smoke on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten oil fill cap dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK LOWER MARK 13 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 ofoperation or every season whichever occurs first Service 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 plug atthe beginning ofeach mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting ar
41. zed service center 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 In the 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 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS mower Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give youthe best possible dependability and performance Gasoline Capacity 1 0 Quarts Should you experience any problem you cannot easily and Type Unleaded Regular Only remedy please contact your nearest authorized service Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 0 C 32 F center department We have competent well trained ae ee AE 10W A 2 F technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this i EES Pen DIT SEE lawn mower Oil Capacity 18 5 Ounces Please read and retain this manual The instructions will Spark Plug NGK BPR6ES Gap 030 enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES Valve Clearance Intake 0 015 mm 0 04 mm E
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