Husqvarna 532 44 00-55 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Oil Type API SG SL 20 Ounces RC12YC Gap 030 35 40 ft Ibs Oil Capacity Spark Plug Blade Bolt Torque CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower e Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES tees in e metet obama eodd 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ASSEMBLY eed 4 OPERATION eege geess 5 9 MAINTENANCE siss a 10 12 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 13 14 STORAG lm 14 15 TROUBLESHOOTING odiis teste etn Ee 16 REPAIR PART Saai ete 17 21 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 10 3 WARRANTY sniene tinerei ianea dts d cuite uide eege 22 ASSEMBLY Readthese instructions and this manual inits entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT 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 ship ping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must2. Na BLADE BOLT FIG 17 7 Usea wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 8 Remove blade bolt 9 Remove blade attaching hardware bolt lock washer hardened washer blade adapter and debris shield as one assembly 10 Remove drive beltfrom blade adapter and debris shield discard old belt TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT See Figs 15 18 1 Place new drive belt in the belt retainer of the debris shield Be sure to route belt between belt keepers and through slot as shown See Fig 18 DEBRIS SHIELD BELT KEEPERS DRIVE BELT RETAINER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing 3 Reattach debris shield to housing with screw previ ously removed Be sure tab of debris shield is in gap of housing 4 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 5 Besurethetrailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine as shown See Fig 17 6 Installthe blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 7 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise e The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED IF BOLT NEEDS REPL
3. e Keep tires 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 before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels be sure to clean both rear wheels BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Usingabladenotapproved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE See Fig 12 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 Usea wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer TO REPLACE BLADE See Fig 12 1 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised l
4. Rod Rear Handle Grassbag Grassbag Frame Grassbag E Ring Door Grassbag Rod Pivot Bolt Nut Hex Tube Rear Skirt Skirt Rear Cover Front Screw Hex Washer Head Bolt Engine Mounting Blade 21 Washer Hardened Washer Lock Bolt Hex Head Grade 8 Adapter Blade Debris Shield Screw Hex Head Serrated Mounting Bracket Mulcher Door Nut Hex Rod Hinge Spring Mulcher Door Decal Danger Mulcher Door Knob Door Discharge Chute KEY PART NO NO 31 o32 18 34 78 32 53218 34 45 33 5382 1905 78 34 5382 19 06 19 35 5382 18 55 88 36 532 19 41 87 37 53218 59 96 38 53219 06 21 39 53219 15 74 40 53206 64 26 42 532 18 70 96 43 532 18 62 98 44 532 18 27 48 45 532 18 62 96 46 532 19 77 40 47 532 75 06 34 48 532 12 52 03 49 532 13 20 04 50 532 18 85 01 51 532 18 97 92 52 53 532 40 16 85 o4 53218 90 14 55 53218 86 28 56 81200 00 58 57 53218 86 34 SR o32 16 23 00 25 o32 19 99 80 DESCRIPTION Spring Door Discharge Chute Rod Door Discharge Chute Discharge Chute Plastic Adjustment Bracket Lower Handle LH Knob Star Screw Hex Head 5 16 x 11 16 Deflector Discharge Adjustment Bracket Lower Handle RH Bolt Handle Wire Tie Handle Assembly Lower Bail Control Grip Foam Handle Assembly Upper Includes Foam Grip Cable Engine Zone Control Screw Bracket Upstop Nut Hex 1 4 20 Hope Guide Kit Housing Engine Briggs amp Stratton Model Nu
5. of the lawn MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AFTER EACH USE BEFORE EVERY 10 STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners wv III CC Clean Inspect Grass Catcher w V KV CekTwes V T_T Check DriveWheels wv III Clean Lawn Mower V II oh CleanunderDriveCover f EM Check Drive Belt Pulleys LI w IT Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication LE Clean and Recharge Battery f Check Engine Oil level f 1 2 Change Engine Oil fo o Clean Air Filter LE Inspect Muffler Po o Replace Spark Plug f o Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge J Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer if so equipped xx Electric Start mowers xxx Power Propelled mowers xxxx Use a scraper to clean under deck GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli gence To receive full value from the warranty opera tor 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 t
6. be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cutdown two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 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 and 2 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES 1 Raiselowerhandle to operating position and align hole in handle with one of the height positioning holes in the handle bracket 2 Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and secure with knob 3 Repeat for opposite side of handle 4 Remove protective padding raise upper handle sec tion into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 5 Remove packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Referto ADJUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATOR MOWING PRESENCE POSITION CONTROL S BAR HANDLE HANDLE BRACKET FIG 2 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
7. covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator 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 through your nearest authorized service center CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower Ithasbeen designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES SERIAL NUMBER THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON ADECALATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIALNUMBERAND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1 6 Quarts Unleaded Regular Only SAE 30 above 0 C 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 0 C 32 F Gasoline Capacity and Type
8. forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine USE CONTAINER FIG 13 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine 5 Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick 6 Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick Wait a minute to allow oil to settle 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL DO NOT over fill or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER See Fig 14 Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screws and remove cover 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface If very dirty replace cartridge CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover SCREWS CARTRIDIGE BASE FIG 14 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create
9. 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 off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor age To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or car buretor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO STOP ENGINE e To stop engine release operator presence control bar TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal 1 To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Holdoperator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back NOTE In coo
10. spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator s mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT See Figs 15 17 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove screws retaining drive cover and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing See Fig 15 LAWN MOWER HOUSING FIG 15 3 Remove drive cable from anchor then detach it and return spring from idler arm assembly See Fig 16 RETURN SPRING DRIVE CABLE ANCHOR DRIVE BELT HOUSING HOLE DRIVE BELT R X IDLER ARM PULLEY KEEPER ASSEMBLY 4 Pivot idler arm assembly to slacken drive belt then remove drive belt from drive pulley belt keepers and idler arm 5 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 6 Remove screw securing debris shield Note that the debris shield has a tab which fits into a gap in the housing See Fig 17 HOUSING HOLE CRANKSHAFT BLADE ES A ADAPTER HARDENED DEBRIS WASHER SHIELD 13 74 WASHER
11. the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your mower or in literature supplied with it Learn and understand their meaning A C C va gr Le CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR STARTER DRIVE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE COVER HANDLE KNOB ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK AIR FILTER GRASS CATCHER MUFFLER DUAL POINT HEIGHT GASOLINE FILLER CAP ADJUSTER LEVER PRIMER SPARK PLUG IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped HOUSING WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held STARTER HANDLE used for starting engine down to the handle to start engine Release to stop engine DRIVE CONTROL LEVER used to engage power pro MULCHER DOOR allows conversion to discharge or pelled forward motion lawn mower bagging operation DUAL POINT HEIGHT ADJUSTER used to adjust cutting PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the height of lawn mower cylinder for use when starting a cold engine 5 OPERATION WEE The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objec
12. to be used as a mulcher To convert to rear bagging or side discharging HEAR BAGGING e Remove knob securing mulcher door to mower housing e Open mulcher door and insert tabs of discharge chute into hinge bracket opening and position rear of chute over threaded stud DISCHARGE CHUTE TABS HINGE BRACKET FIG 5 MULCHER DOOR OPERATION Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing with knob Place rear handle of grass catcher on the crossbar of the lawn mower s lower handle as shown Lift the round door of the discharge chute and place the grass catcher into place on the discharge chute Mower is now ready for side discharging operation To convert to mulching operation side discharge de flector must be removed and mulcher door secured to mower housing with knob To convert to rear bagging operation side discharge deflector must be removed discharge chute and grass catcher installed and discharge chute secured to mower NOTE Be sure round door of discharge chute rests on housing with knob grass catcher as shown e Mower is now ready for rear bagging operation e Toconvertto mulching operation remove grass catcher and discharge chute Secure mulcher door to mower housing with knob e Toconvertto side discharging operation remove grass catcher and discharge chute Install side discharge deflector and secure it to mower housing with knob MULCHER THREADED REAR HANDLE CROSSBAR G
13. 1 532 19 12 47 532 18 35 13 532 18 35 14 532 75 03 69 U d l zb NHO DESCRIPTION Case Lower Case Upper Gear 24 Teeth Shaft Worm Wireform Bearing Ball Seal Output Shaft Washer Bushing Shaft Output Screw Seal Worm Shaft Grease Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Do not substitute 1 4 ounce capacity NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manu facturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your lawn mower and void your warranty 17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 70R21HV 96143001400 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 14 7 x AR SZ AS Nx m ING UR y AN TV 247 KN ol Cil A C UD TY SANE NE SDN ER N t hu re c 6l ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 70R21HV 96143001400 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 14 KEY PART NO NO 1 532 19 05 82 2 532 06 53 22 3 o32 18 34 83 4 532 40 16 84 5 532 18 85 06 6 812 00 00 14 7 532 19 05 81 8 532 18 34 79 9 872 14 04 05 10 87380 04 00 11 532 19 06 92 12 532 19 64 74 13 532 19 05 19 14 532 19 41 89 15 532 15 04 06 16 532 18 90 28 17 53285 10 74 18 532 85 02 63 19 53219 17 60 20 53218 67 66 21 532 19 05 16 22 817 60 04 06 23 532 18 36 09 24 53219 17 30 25 532 18 34 45 26 53218 34 46 2 53210 73 39 28 53219 05 15 29 53218 34 47 30 53219 05 80 DESCRIPTION Handle Grassbag Rear Hairpin Cotter
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15. ACING REPLACE ONLY WITHAPPROVED BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL 8 Return mower to upright position 9 Install new drive belt into idler arm assembly then around the drive pulley Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers See Fig 16 NOTE Pulling on the drive belt to install it on the drive pulley will cause the other end of the belt to free itself from the debris shield retainer and come into contact with the pulley end of the blade adapter 10 Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly then reattach drive cable to anchor 11 Reattach drive cover with screws previously removed See Fig 15 12 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug TO ADJUST HANDLE See Fig 19 The handle on your lawn mower has multiple height posi tions adjust to height that suits you 1 Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle 2 While holding handle assembly remove knob and car riage bolt from opposite side align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob and tighten securely 3 Align opposite side of handle with same positioning hole and secure with bolt and knob HANDLE BRACKET FIG 19 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authoriz
16. Grass catcher not filling if so equipped Hard to push Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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 Weak battery if equipped Disconnected battery connector if equipped Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 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 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshaft Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass Cutting height too low Lift on blade worn off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you Belt wear Belt off of pulley Drive cable worn or broken Loose drive control system 16 Fuel valve lever if equipped in OFF position 10 Clean replace air filter Fill fuel tank Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Emp
17. HW Husqvarna Z0H21HV Owner s Manual 532 19 99 80 Rev 1 05 11 06 BY Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Mowers A IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions t means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm 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 I GENERAL OPERATION Head understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly familiar with the contro
18. RASS CATCHER SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIG 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING DISCHARGE Ne 1 Grass catcher discharge chute and side discharge CHUTE deflector removed 2 Mulcher door secured to mower housing with knob FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Side discharge deflector removed 2 Grass catcher and discharge chute installed with discharge chute secured to lawn mower housing with THREADED knob 3 Round door of discharge chute resting on top of grass MULCHER catcher ES FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Grass catcher and discharge chute removed 2 Sidedischarge deflector installed and secured to mower housing with knob FIG 6 CAUTION Do notrun yourlawn mower SIDE DISCHARGING without mulcher door closed side dis e Grass catcher and discharge chute must be re charge deflector installed or discharge moved chute and approved grass catcher in e i place Never attemptto operate the lawn Ge See ec d EE mower with mulcher door or round door removed or propped open e Secure rear of side discharge deflector to lawn mower housing with knob OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Figs 8 9 1 Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher FRONT HANDLE ROUND DOOR STARTER ROPE FIG 8 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower using both front and rear handles 3 Empty clippings from bag u
19. a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug atthe beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT 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 e Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash e Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover atleast twice a season Scrape un derside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 12 build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect
20. children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extracare when approaching blindcorners 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 Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run ning 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 Neverfill containers inside a vehicle on atruckortrailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e Remove gas powered equipment fromthe truck ortrailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle e Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at alltimes until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e If fuel is spilled on cl
21. cut 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 biode grade 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 e For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 11 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 leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly en MARO A N Wi A i Wal du FIG 11 e Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a 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 change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining
22. e Screw Ring Retaining Screw Bearing Axle Support Gear Case Assembly See Breakdown Spring Return Bracket Gear Case Drive Pulley Screw Pulley Drive Nut Hex Pulley Assembly V Groove O Ring Nut Hex Flangelock Nut Hex Lock Idler Arm Pulley Idler Bolt Hex Head Shoulder Screw 1 4 20 x 1 16 Cover Dust Wheel KEY PART NO NO 31 532 08 83 48 32 532 19 26 19 33 5382 08 39 23 34 532 18 36 95 35 5382 18 59 94 36 53218 82 91 37 53217 50 98 38 81200 00 58 39 532 17 51 03 40 532 17 51 05 41 532 17 51 04 42 532 18 41 72 43 532 1905 20 44 532 19 05 18 45 532 16 34 09 46 532 19 22 30 47 532 18 34 38 48 532 16 96 75 49 53219 64 69 50 532 18 36 88 51 532 18 83 31 52 53217 51 02 53 532 19 59 95 o4 53218 83 30 55 532 18 90 74 69 53275 10 68 DESCRIPTION Washer Flat 3 8 Wheel Assembly Rear 9 x 2 1 4 Nut Hex Hubcap Knob Spring Torsion Pawl E Ring Gear Retainer Drive LH Disc Drive Seal Friction Lever Selector Wheel Height Rear Lever Selector Wheel Height Front Screw Wheel Assembly Front 9 x 2 1 4 Bushing Front Axle Hetainer Hairpin Cotter Torque Shaft Assembly Front Belt Drive Pinion Assembly LH Retainer Drive RH Rear Axle Assembly Pinion Assembly RH Decal Drive Control Bearing Ball Wheel NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M r
23. ed service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPERWITHTHEENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if 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 14 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 STORAGE HANDLE See Figs 20 and 21 You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosenthe two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and a
24. eplacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage yourlawn mower and void your warranty CC H Husqvarna SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company Husqvarna warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur chaser 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 held E All tiller tines against breakage trimmer shafts ignition coils and modules on hand 3 Year Warranty Spindles on Zero Turn Riders and Commercial Walk Behinds 2 Year COMMERCIAL Warranty Husqvarna Commercial Turf Equipment zero turn riders wide area walks and ground engaging commercial equipment 2 Year NON COMMERCIAL Warranty Automatic Mower Riding lawn mowers yard and garden tractors walk behind mowers tillers chain saws trimmers brushcutters clearing saws snow blowers handheld blowers backpack blowers hedge trimmers electrical products and power assist collection systems for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use except as herein stated Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manu facturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product information supplied at time of purchase 1 Year Warranty Power cutters
25. g 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 Y NR ON Y DRIVE CONTROL TO LEVER ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE DRIVE CONTROL FIG 3 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 3 Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a turnbuckle on the underside of the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Proceed as follows 1 Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from plug 6 2 Turnnutonunderside of drive control to increase drive speed 3 Operatemowertotestdrive speed Readjustas required 4 If condition fails to improve after the above steps for ward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 4 Both front wheels are adjusted by a single lever on the left front wheel Likewise both rear wheels are adjusted by a single lever on the left rear wheel e Pullagjusterlevertoward wheel To raise mower move lever forward to desired position To lower mower move the lever toward the rear Be sure to adjust both front and rear wheels to same height HEIGHT ADJUSTER LEVER LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER FIG 4 TO CONVERT MOWER See Figs 5 thru 7 Your lawn mower was shipped ready
26. 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 Disengagethe self propelled mechanism or drive clutch onmowerssoequippedbeforestartingtheengine motor 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 Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower 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 Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exer cise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not trim excessively steep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping 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 assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep
27. ine in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pourone 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 if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e f 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 PROBLEM Does not start Loss of power Poor cut uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull
28. ler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps MOWING TIPS CAUTION Do notuse de thatcher blade attachments on your mower Such at tachments are hazardous will damage yourmowerandcouldvoidyourwarranty 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 For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the 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 HOUSINGFREEOFBUILT UPGRASS TRASH SEE CLEANING IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL e The special mulching blade will re
29. llow handle to fold down to the rear 2 Remove the two 2 handle knobs and carriage bolts on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower 3 Heinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or handle brackets for safe keeping e When setting up your handle from the storage posi tion you must manually lock the lower handle 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 MOWING POSITION OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL HANDLE KNOB LOWER HANDLE HANDLE BRACKET FIG 21 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT ITISIMPORTANT TOPREVENT GUMDEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Empty the fuel tank by starting the 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 gasol
30. ls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade 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 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 Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equip ment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute Shutthe engine motor off and waituntilthe blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher Mow only
31. mber 12H602 order parts from engine manufacturer Grassbag Assembly Complete Consists of Key Numbers 1 8 Discharge Chute Assembly Complete Consists of Key Numbers 30 through 33 Stud Shoulder T45 E Ring T45 Stud Threaded 1 4 20 x 5 8 Decal Warning not shown Owner s Manual English French 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 yourlawn mower and void your warranty ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 70R21HV 96143001400 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 14 pie nr lt a x N L gt R SS G AR JJ A gt gt rd R 0 C po Z L ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 70R21HV 96143001400 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 14 KEY PART NO NO 1 o32 19 70 12 6 o32 18 16 98 7 o32 40 07 23 8 532 18 62 97 10 53219 05 65 11 o32 19 41 88 12 812 00 00 12 13 53219 41 86 14 53218 71 20 15 532 18 82 94 16 532 19 41 24 17 538219 68 22 18 532 16 34 09 19 532 19 41 28 21 532 13 20 04 22 532 19 37 91 23 532 18 81 52 24 53214 52 12 25 87393 05 00 26 53219 65 42 2 53216 60 43 28 532 16 08 29 29 817 06 04 10 30 532 18 34 57 DESCRIPTION Drive Control Assembly Complete Includes Drive Cable Screw Torx Head 8 5 8 Bracket Mounting Drive Control Cap Drive Control Bottom Cover Assembly Driv
32. o 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 Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART IMPORTANT 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 10 Lo ova j v NN ll jw oL 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 5 And after each 5 hours of use LUBRICATION CHART MODI DOO 2 ENGINE OIL 1 MULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN 1 REAR DOOR HINGE D HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PINS 1 SPRAY LUBRICANT 2 SEE ENGINE IN MAINTENANCE SECTION MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance TIRES
33. othing 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 e Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachement bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly e Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing e Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting e Never attemptto make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running e 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 e Mower blade is sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing it e Donotchange the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine e Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary AWARNING This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush
34. peration 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 Itis 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 ser vice 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 au thorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner no later than thirty 30 days from date of the operational problem or failure The product must be delivered at the owner s expense Pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the local telephone directory or by calling 1 800 HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area HUSQVARNA 7
35. rmal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with approved replacement catcher showninthe Repair Parts section of this manual Give the lawn mower model number when ordering ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 5W 30 c c c 100 EHEIM F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 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 MAINTENANCE 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 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 13 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tiplawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and
36. sing rear handle and strap The weight of the grass will open the door 4 Snap door shut over frame before installing grass catcher on mower NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear REAR HANDLE FIG 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL See Fig 10 Yourlawnmoweris shipped withoutoilinthe engine Fortype and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout 3 You receive a container of oil with the unit Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine NOTE Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100 quality testing When changing oil you may need 20 oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick e Changetheoilafter every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See TO CHANGE EN GINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL CAP PRIMER FIG 10 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE See Fig 10 e Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded
37. stump grinder pole pruners and pole saws for non commercial non pro fessional non institutional or non income producing use All trimmers brushcutters clearing saws hover ing trimmers stick edgers backpack blowers hand held blowers hedge trimmers power assist collection Systems used for commercial institutional professional or income producing purposes or use Batteries have a one year prorated limited warranty with 100 replacement during the first 6 months 90 Day Warranty Automatic Mower Chain saws power cutters stump grinders pole saws pole prun ers snow throwers model series 580 amp 600 walk behind mowers and commercial turf equipment or any Husqvarna product used for commercial institutional professional or income producing purposes or use except as otherwise provided herein Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90 day warranty from the date of the customer s original purchase for defects in material and workmanship Normal wear tear or abuse is not covered under warranty Prod uct must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form All care and maintenance instructions must be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care label The fit of the protective apparel boot is not covered under warranty 30 Day Warranty Replacement parts accessories including bars and chains tools and display items SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components
38. tain the unit in accordance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruc tion sheet furnished by Husqvarna 3 Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product s per formance operation safety or durability or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws or 4 Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR 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 MERCHANTABIL ITY 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 RE SERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SECTION 5 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The product must exhibit reasonable care maintenance o
39. ts thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or effi 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 ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per formance Speed is not adjustable ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION Federal regulations require anengine controlto be installed onthis lawn mower in orderto minimizethe risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running e Yourlawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operatorto be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower DRIVE CONTROL See Fig 3 e Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive control lever rearward to the handle The farther toward the handle the lever is pulled the faster the unit will travel e Forward 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 propellin
40. ty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle Replace control bar Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position Charge battery Connect battery to engine Raise cutting height Raise cutting height Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Set all wheels at same height Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Contact a qualified service center Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope Contact a qualified service center Replace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or other hard surface before starting Raise cutting height Replace blade Clean grass catcher Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handle height to suit Check replace drive belt Check reinstall drive belt Put belt on pulleys replace belts if broken Adjust drive control ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 70R21HV 96143001400 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 14 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 532 18 82 94 em KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 9 6 7 8 9 532 18 75 30 532 19 12 45 532 18 75 32 532 19 12 46 532 18 35 05 532 18 35 06 532 18 35 08 532 18 35 09 532 18 35 1
41. ugs on the adapter 2 Besurethetrailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 3 Installthe blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 4 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise e The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED IF BOLT NEEDS REPLACING REPLACE ONLY WITH APPROVED BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL 11 BLADE ADAPTER CD mifi TRAILING EDGE HARDENED WASHER WASHER BLADE BOLT FIG 12 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 grinding 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 of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced GRASS CATCHER e The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used e Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio ration Through no
42. 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 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light S 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 pur chase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for war ranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 5 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 Accident abuse misuse negligence and neglect including stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits 2 Failure to operate or main
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