Husqvarna 917.38451 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Engine oil 1 Mulcher door hinge Rear door hinge Handle bracket mounting pins Spray lubricant See ENGINE in Maintenance section IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry powdered 1 graphite type lubricant sparingly LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades A CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 3 Use a wood block between blade and mower 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 a2. Rock lawn mower back and forth to re move any oil trapped inside of engine 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 overfill or engine will smoke heavily from the muf fler on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever oc curs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Remove cover 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge Cartridge Slot Back plate ACAUTION 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 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG R
3. DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY AP PLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATE MENT 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 from state to state SECTION 5 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The product must exhibit reasonable care mainte nance operation storage and general upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the Owner s Operator s manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation Proof of purchase as explained in section 6 rests solely with the customer SECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION It is the Owners and Dealer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company T
4. Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer if so equipped x Electric Start mowers 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 negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e At least once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART 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 1 Wheel adjuster on each wheel
5. and workmanship from the date of purchase for the Warranty Period of the product as set forth below 2 YEAR NON COMMERCIAL WARRANTY Auto matic 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 Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90 day warranty from the date of the customer s original purchase for defects in material and workmanship Normal wear tear or abuse is not covered under warranty Product must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form All care and maintenance instructions must be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care label The fit of the protective apparel boot is not covered under warranty SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components 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 WAR RANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become worn t
6. fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts amp Repair Center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out of fuel 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 5 Spark plug wire is 5 Connect wire to plug disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken 7 Tighten blade bolt or blade adapter replace blade adapter 8 Control bar in released 8 Depress control bar to position handle 9 Control bar defective 9 Replace control bar 10 Fuel valve lever if so 10 Turn fuel valve lever equipped in OFF position to the ON position 11 Weak battery if equipped 11 Charge battery 12 Disconnected battery 12 Connect battery to engine connector if equipped 16 O lt e lt a W am ZZ 0z 99 Y f L 8 diz09 4391101112000480 015786 41 6 d3gNnN 730011 YSMOW NAAVT AHVLOH z VNHVADSnH L Querem InO pioa pue Jewmou ume 110 e6ewep snopiezeu aq plnoo os op ol eunllej sped lueuseoeldel WIO JeJnloejnueN lu uuidinb3 Ieul6uo Aluo esn LNVLHOdII mog ouno 00 IIO MOE AVS Je
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8. D ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any service and adjustments 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle 1 Remove upper handle and all wire tie s securing cable s to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower handle Mounting pin Handle bracket Z3 Hairpin cotter on xs Mowing a posi
9. ESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Husqvarna retailers and service centers Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS an lt FOR STABILIZER gt REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS e GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the excep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper hand
10. For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine andleaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy grass reduce your width of cut by overlap ping previously cut path and mow slowly MAX 1 3 Wi NIN N 000 NIN INI Certain Mia of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a sec ond cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path e Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn 10 MAINTENANCE Check for Loose Fasteners ean Inspect Grass Catcher QO BEFORE AFTER EVERY MAINTENANCE EACH EACH 25 HOURS i SCHEDULE USE USE OR SEASON Je ee ee ee V V 4 heck Tires heck Drive Wheels ean Lawn Mower prrs ean under Drive Cover heck Drive Belt Pulleys O O O O O O heck Sharpen Replace Blade ubrication lean and Recharge Battery L A w N M o w E R heck Engine Oil level hange Engine Oil ean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air
11. GINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual A 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 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 Mainte nance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness A CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame A CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol can attract moisture
12. Owner s Manual tdj Husqvarna ROTARY LAWN MOWER 149cc Kohler Engine 21 Multi Cut Model No 917 384510 Product No 6021P CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Husqvarna Charlotte NC 28269 U S A Visit our website www husqvarna com TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty u T case S uu anus u asa Safety Rules Product Specifications 5 Assembly Pre Operation 6 Operation u 7 10 Maintenance Schedule 11 Maintenance Service and Adjustments SIOMAQG iia E E um gu Troubleshooting ssiri Repair P aflSkainran eea SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob jects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death ALook for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED amp WARNING In orderto preventaccidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where itcannot come in contact with plug AWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or o
13. T NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 000 25 26 29 36 37 38 40 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 14 165 01 s Starter Recoil Includes Key Numbers 2 and 3 Recoil Housing Recoil Bushing Recoil Guide Plate Recoil Springs Recoil Pulley Recoil Retainer Plate and Recoil Shoulder Screw 14 160 01 s Kit Starter Rope with Handle Includes Coil Starter Rope Recoil Starter Handle Recoil Starter Handle Retainer and Recoil Rope Retainer 14 379 01 s Kit Pawl Repair Includes Recoil Springs and Recoil Starter Pawls 14 227 04 s Cap Assembly Fuel 14 100 10 s Nut Flywheel with Serrations 14 109 02 s Cup Starter Drive 14 025 02 s Flywheel Assembly Aluminum 14 050 01 s Kit Breather Filter Includes Breather Cover Gasket Breather Cover Spring Breather Filter and Breather Reed 14 090 18 s Lever Governor 14 126 22 s Control Assembly Fixed Speed 14 089 14 s Spring Extension Governor 14 094 13 s Base Air Cleaner 14 123 05 s Hose Breather 14 083 01 s Element Air Filter 14 096 09 s Cover Air Cleaner 14 199 03 s Kit Oil Pan Includes Key Numbers 45 and 46 14 032 05 s Seal Oil 14 041 13 s Gasket Oil Pan 14 041 16 s Gasket Carburetor Heat Shield 14 853 21 s Carburetor 12mm Auto Choke without Shutoff 14 014 29 s Crankshaft Assembly 14 340 01 s Key Woodruff 14 017 02 s Valve Intake 14 016 02 s Valve Exhaust 14 841 15 s Gasket Head 14 318 02 s Kit Cylinde
14. ard the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces e Do not operate the mower without prop er 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 ap proved by the manufacturer e Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute Shut the engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher Mowonly in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Never operate machine in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle walk never run Disengage the self propelled mech anism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine e If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble e Alwayswear safety goggles or safety glass es with side shields when operating mower ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip amp fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If 2 you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO e Mow across the
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16. e ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cut ting 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 housing free of built up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades e Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight
17. el height adjustments while the engine is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check compo nents and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor set ting or overspeed the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary AWARNING This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any should be maintained in effective working order by the operator Inthe state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Husqvarna or other authorized service center See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual If a spark arrester is used it WARRANTY SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company Husqvarna warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material
18. eplace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFIC ATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 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 Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in short 13 ened engine life SERVICE AN
19. f another responsible adult e Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area e Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children e Never allow children to operate machine e Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Use only an approved container e Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling e Never refuel the machine indoors e Never store the machine or fuel contain er where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances e Never fill containers inside a vehicle on the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equip ment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spill age Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make whe
20. face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes e Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT e Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance e Do not trim excessively steep slopes e Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping lll CHILDREN a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Neverassume that children ig GENERAL SERVICE Never run machine inside a closed area e Never make adjustments or repairs with will remain where you last saw them e Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care o
21. his card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post sale service Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty service This proof must include date purchased model num ber serial number and complete name and address of the selling dealer To obtain the benefit of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner no later than thirty 30 days from date of the operational problem or failure The product must be delivered at the owners expense Pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna dealer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the local telephone directory or by calling 1 800 HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area HUSQVARNA 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 531 83 81 23 2002 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number Date of Purchase Gasoline Capacity Type 1 5 Quarts Unleaded Regular Oil Capacity 20 Ounces Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 10W 30 below 32 F Spark Plug Champion RC12YC Gap 030 Blade Bolt Torque 35 40 ft Ibs e The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above ACC
22. hrough normal regular use including but not limited to belts blades blade adapters bulbs filters guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tines 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light 3 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer and 4 Emission Control System components necessary to which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 Accident abuse misuse negligence and neglect including stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits 2 Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accor dance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna 3 Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product s performance operation safety or durability or causes the product to fail to comply with any ap plicable laws or 4 Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL
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24. le 4 Rolllawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual Operator MOWING presence 4 POSITION control bar ft SS NI Z Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bag ging or discharging see TO CONVERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrati
25. nward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced GRASS CATCHER e The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used e Check your grass catcher often for dam age or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replac ing replace only with approved replace ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the lawn mower model number when ordering ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SJ SL Selectthe oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 10W 30 SAE 30 10W 30 F 20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OILCHANGE 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 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running en gine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container
26. ons with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning A 2 O a N gz S CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Handle knob Starter handle Gasoline filler cap Spark plug Air filter Engine oil cap with dipstick Muffler Mulcher door Housing Wheel adjuster IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped on each wheel WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Com mission The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must Mulcher door allows conversion to be held down to the handle to start the discharging or bagging operation engine Release to stop the engine 7 Starter handle used for starting engine WEAR YOUR The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recom mend a standard safe
27. r Head Includes Key Number 93 14 096 05 s Cover Valve 14 041 01 s Gasket Valve Cover MODEL NUMBER XT149 0026 EA KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 60 14 314 04 s Guard Assembly Muffler 61 14 068 06 s Muffler Assembly 62 14067 02 s Rod Assembly Connecting 64 14 584 05 s Module Ignition Aluminum Flywheel 66 14 132 08 s Plug Spark RA10HC 70 14 123 04 s Assembly Dipstick and Tube Includes Key No s 71 and 72 71 14 153 03 s O Ring Oil Fill Tube 72 1415301 s O Ring Dipstick 73 1411303 s Label Warning 74 14096 36 s Cover Engine 78 14027 03 s Housing Blower 79 M 641060 s Nut Hex Flange M6 80 1411207 Spacer Compression Limiter 81 14072 12 s Stud Blower Housing Fuel Tank 82 14072 13 s Stud Blower Housing Ignition 83 14079 20 s Linkage Governor Auto Choke 86 25086166 s Screw Retangle Head M6 89 14096 51 s Cover Air Cleaner Base Breather Gas 90 25086 293 s Screw Hex Flange M6 93 24072 06 s Stud Carburetor M6 99 14065 11 s Tank Fuel Row Includes Key Number 5 100 14 050 14 s Filter Fuel in nipple 101 14 237 04 s Clamp Hose 123 25 111 61 s Hose Fuel Low permeation 125 Guard Finger 126 Seal Oil 128 Retainer Valve Spring 129 Nut Hex Jam M6 130 Pivot Rocker Arm 131 Arm Rocker 132 Stud Rocker Arm 133 Fan Flywheel Plastic 136 14 219 07 s Brake Assembly Carburetor Side Includes Brake Lever Brake Spring Flange Nuts Brake Pad Ground To K
28. securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables e When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will au tomatically lock into the mowing position SQUEEZE TO FOLD Lower handle Operator MOWING presence control bar Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
29. t rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins 8 deflector To convert to mulching or discharging operation remove grass catcher and close rear door Grass catcher handle Rear door Pivot pins Catcher frame hook N SIDE DISCHARGING e Rear door must be closed e Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown e Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging opera tion discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear door closed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Grass catcher installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear door closed 2 Discharge deflector installed ACAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Open mulcher door Install discharge MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag NOTE Do not drag the bag when empty ing it will cause unnecessary wear Grass catcher BEFORE STARTING EN
30. tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age 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 car buretor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer 15 ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 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 if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems f possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm ACAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where
31. ther reproductive harm AWARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash 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 e Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the dis charge 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 blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when bare foot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear e Donotpull mower backwards unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and be hind before and while moving backwards e Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may richochet back tow
32. tion Mowing position cotter Mounting pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION ROTATE ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to a qualified service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a qualified service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjust ments 4 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 sec tion 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
33. ttaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 2 Be sure the trailing edge of blade oppo site sharp edge is up toward the engine 3 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 4 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs Blade adapter Crankshaft Blade bolt Hardened washer Trailing edge A Crankshaft 1 2 IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening the blade but if you do be sure the blade is 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 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 dow
34. ty glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance It is not adjustable ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT Plate tab LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING e Lif
35. which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Gasoline filler cap TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine release operator pres ence control bar TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal NOTE Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke system No priming or choking is required before starting To start engine hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back MOWING TIPS A CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade attachments on your mower Such attachments are hazardous will damage your mower and could void your warranty e Under certain conditions such as very tall grass it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduc
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