Husqvarna 87521HVE Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 14 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 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from mower or side of engine _ CONTAINER FIG 14 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 muffler on startup 8 Alwaysbesuretoretightendipstickbeforestartingengine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER See Fig 15 Your engine will not run p2. be removed when converting to bagging operation OPERATION 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 per wee forming any adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask THAN NO SIGHT 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 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 e Yourlawn moweris 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 DRIVE CONTROL See Fig 5A 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
3. carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape 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 first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 43 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 spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator s mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT See Figs 16 amp 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 not shown and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing 3 Remove
4. correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat pon 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between ee Ae l LOWER upper and lower handle and padding holding operator CS 7 HANDLE 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 MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Figs 1 and 2 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES 1 Raise lower handle section to operating position and V HANDLE PIN squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes A 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle sec HANDLE tion into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to ADJUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 4 FIG 2 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER See Fig 3 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm wa
5. discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Rear mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher installed 3 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Discharge deflector installed CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to op erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL See Fig 11 Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Mainte nance section of this manual 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout 3 Engine holds 20 ounces of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual 4 Pouroilslowly Donot overfill Wait one minute to allow oil to settle Insert and tighten dipstick then remove it to check oil level IMPORTANT e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick e Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often un der dusty dirty conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section of
6. 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 A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1 6 Quarts Unleaded Regular Only Gasoline Capacity and Type Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F 20 Ounces Champion RC12YC Oil Capacity Spark Plug Gap 030 Blade Bolt Torque 35 40 ft Ibs 47 54 N m SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON ADECALATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBERA
7. mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Atleast once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer e Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION 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 HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PINS LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY D SPRAY LUBRICANT 11 SEE ENGINE IN MAINTENANCE SECTION MULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN C REAR DOOR HINGE MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance TIRES e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chem icals which can harm rubber e A
8. only in daylight or good artificial light e Donot 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 and walk never run e Disengage the self propelled mechanism or drive clutch onmowerssoequippedbeforestartingtheengine motor e If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble e Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO e Mowacross the face of slopes never up and down Exer cise 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 Donotmowonwetgrass Reduced footing could cause slipping lil CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain w
9. slow take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna 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 Husqvarna service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST HUSQVARNA SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Besurethatallnuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting 15 HANDLE See Figs 19 and 20 You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on side
10. this manual GASOLINE ENGINE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIG 10 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE See Fig 11 e Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dur ing 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 CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or TO STOP ENGINE e Tostop 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 st
11. 532 85 12 26 35 532 41 09 22 36 532 41 09 33 37 532 16 14 63 38 532 16 34 09 39 53240 70 59 40 532 41 08 31 41 532 18 83 30 43 532 18 83 31 44 532 18 36 88 45 532 17 50 98 46 532 18 82 91 47 582 06 77 25 48 532 1751 05 49 532 1751 03 50 532 17 51 02 61 532 18 75 30 62 532 18 75 31 63 532 18 75 32 64 532 18 75 33 65 532 18 35 05 66 532 18 35 06 67 5382 18 35 08 68 532 18 35 09 69 532 18 35 11 70 532 19 12 49 71 532 18 35 13 72 532 18 35 14 DESCRIPTION Nut Hex Flangelock 3 8 16 Washer Shaft Assembly Rear Shaft Assembly Front Retainer Front Shaft Screw 12 x 5 8 Bolt Shoulder Semi Gimlett Point Wheel amp Tire Assembly Front 8 x 2 Pinion Assembly RH Pinion Assembly LH V Belt Pawl Spring Torsion Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Retainer Drive LH Gear Pinion Retainer Drive RH Case Lower Case Upper Gear 24 Teeth Shaft Input Wire Formed Bearing Ball Seal Output Shaft Washer Bushing Shaft Output Screw Seal Input Shaft NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your lawn mower and void your warranty c H Husgvarna SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husgvarna 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
12. ASS CA LISA ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 87521RES 96143002200 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 22 6L ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 87521RES 96143002200 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 22 KEY PART NO NO 1 532 19 99 82 2 532 19 60 05 3 532 40 54 76 4 532 19 47 88 5 532 13 20 04 6 532 06 64 26 7 532 19 15 74 8 532 18 55 88 9 532 19 70 19 10 5321888 21 11 532 75 11 53 12 5320517 93 13 5324054 15 14 5327506 34 15 5321251 62 16 5324088 88 17 5321841 93 18 5321981 70 19 5324104 53 20 5321940 29 21 532 19 40 31 22 5321500 78 23 5321631 83 24 8738005 00 25 5321613 33 26 53216 34 09 27 5321889 86 28 5320866 52 29 5321949 53 30 532 18 91 79 31 532 40 67 12 32 53285 10 74 33 5328502 63 34 532 85 10 84 DESCRIPTION Handle Upper Includes Foam Grip Handle Lower Spring Rear Door RH Guide Rope Side Nut Hex Lockwasher Insert 1 4 20 Wire Tie Bolt Handle 5 16 18 x 1 75 Knob Handle Bail Flat Auto Walk Orange Bolt Carriage Nut Hex Centerlock 5 16 18 UNC Cotter Hairpin Spring Rear Door LH Screw Bracket Upstop Rear Door Assembly Bolt Rear Door Plug Mulcher Kit Housing Handle Bracket Assembly LH Handle Bracket Assembly RH Screw Hex Washer Head Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 5 8 Nut Hex with Lock Washer Insert 5 16 18 Baffle Side Screw 12 x 5 8 Skirt Rear Screw Hinge 1 4 20 x 1 25 Key Start Switch Includes Cable and Key Blade Adapter Pulley Blade 21
13. ND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CUS TOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 owners manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES s 3 222222222 5222222222166 255 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ASSEMBLY s7 o2 nunnan nennen nanenane 4 5 OPERATION S n nen rgmre 6 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 11 MAINTENANCE vasas 11 13 SERVICE AND ADJUUSTMENTS 14 15 STORAGE cccccceceseeeceeceeessenesteesscersneesneeeseoeseeesses 15 16 TROUBLESHOOTING an s 17 REPAIR PARTS s 18 21 WARRANITY SH HH ng mm 22 Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automo tive Engineers code J11940 Small Engine Power amp Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 5 Actual gross engine p
14. Washer Hardened Lockwasher Helical Spring 3 8 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 38 KEY PART NO NO 35 532 18 87 86 36 5321923 25 37 532 15 04 06 38 n n 39 53240 97 26 40 53240 74 53 41 532 40 47 63 42 53205 45 83 45 532 19 05 10 46 532 19 05 12 47 532 08 83 49 48 532 1909 39 50 532 05 78 08 51 532 19 37 91 52 532 14 52 12 53 532 15 55 52 54 532 19 68 12 55 532 16 60 43 56 532 1608 29 57 532 1933 15 58 532 18 20 03 59 532 18 27 48 60 532 18 22 26 61 817 41 13 18 62 532 19 34 76 63 532 18 95 89 64 532 19 00 97 65 532 1861 59 67 532 18 03 31 96 532 1979 91 i 532 40 47 64 cit 532 41 29 72 DESCRIPTION Debris Shield Screw Bolt Engine Engine Briggs amp Stratton Model Number 128505 For engine service and replacement parts call Briggs amp Stratton at 1 800 233 3723 Grassbag Frame Grassbag Danger Decal Screw Mulcher Door Assembly Deflector Discharge Nut Hex Mounting Bracket Debris Shield Screw Pulley Assembly V Groove Flange Nut Locknut Idler Arm Idler Pulley Shoulder Bolt Bracket Assembly Clip Grip Handle Foam Smooth Spring Return Screw Box Battery Battery Charger Battery Screw Key Clip Cable Warning Decal not shown Owners 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 your lawn mower an
15. arting an engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and turn the start key IMPORTANT DO NOT CRANK ENGINE MORE THAN FIVE CONTINOUS SECONDS BETWEEN EACH TIME YOU TRY TO START WAIT 5 TO 10 SECONDS BETWEEN EACH ATTEMPT e To start engine using the rope starter follow the steps above Exchange the use of the starter rope for start key Pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps MOWING TIPS CAUTION Donotuse de thatcher blade A 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
16. d void your warranty ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 87521RES 96143002200 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 22 o W9 no A SA 00 x L ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 87521RES 96143002200 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 22 KEY PART NO NO 1 532 40 27 90 2 532 19 57 61 3 532 18 73 53 4 532 19 00 39 5 532 19 57 62 6 532 18 16 98 7 532 40 07 23 9 532 19 60 02 10 5321893 78 12 532 18 76 53 13 53218 86 45 14 532 19 34 43 16 532 40 71 47 17 532 40 49 42 18 532 19 61 62 19 532 19 06 22 20 812 00 00 22 21 532 16 33 65 22 532 16 99 11 23 532 16 45 55 24 532 05 78 08 25 532 40 07 83 26 532 75 06 34 27 532 05 21 60 28 812 00 00 58 29 532 18 94 03 30 532 17 51 04 31 532 18 41 72 32 532 41 10 81 DESCRIPTION Drive Control Assembly Cover Top Drive Control Pulley Lever Drive Control Cover Bottom Drive Control Screw Phillips Head 10 x 5 8 Mounting Bracket Drive Control Cable Drive Control Decal Drive Control Screw Gear Case Assembly See Breakdown Pulley Drive Rod Connecting Spring Extension Spring Selector Knob Selector Spring E Ring Bearing Support Bearing Ball Retainer Drive Assembly Stamped Screw Tapping Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 Cover Drive Screw Threaded Rolled 10 25 x 1 2 Washer Shim as required E Ring 7 16 Cover Dust Wheel Disc Drive Seal Friction Wheel amp Tire Assembly Rear KEY PART NO NO 33 53240 91 48 34
17. drive cable from anchor then detach it and return spring from idler arm assembly 4 Remove idler arm assembly from housing by removing hex nut then remove drive belt from drive pulley belt keepers and idler arm assembly 5 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 6 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 7 Remove blade bolt 8 Remove blade attaching hardware bolt lock washer hardened washer blade adapter pulley and debris shield Note that the debris shield has a screw which fits into the housing 9 Remove drive belt from engine pulley discard old belt DRIVE PULLEY DRIVE CABLE ANCHOR HOUSING IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY RETURN SPRING CRANKSHAFT BLADE ADAPTER PULLEY HARDENED WASHER FIG 17 TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT See Figs 16 amp 17 1 Place new drive belt on engine pulley 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing 3 Return mower to upright position 4 Installnewdrive beltinto idler arm assembly then around the drive pulley Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers 5 Heattach idler arm assembly with hex nut previously removed 6 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 7 Reattach debris shield to housing with tab of debris shield in housing h
18. eaves and trash under 3 Clean underside of mower housing mower Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt vibration 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a Husqvarna service center Starter rope 1 Engine flywheel brake is on when control 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before hard to pull bar is released pulling starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a Husqvarna service center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or other hard surface before starting Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height not filling 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade if so equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 1 Raise cutting height 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 blade dragging in heavy grass setting higher 3 Grass catcher too full 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Handle height position not right for you 4 Adjust handle height to suit Loss of drive 1 Belt wear 1 Check replace drive belt or slowing of 2 Belt off of pulley 2 Check reinstall drive belt drive speed 3 Drive cable worn or broken 3 Put belt on pulleys replace belts if broken 4 Loose drive control system 4 Adjust drive control 17 CAL gt Of a a S
19. engine release the drive control lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR CONTROL LEVER DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL FIG 5A DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 5B 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 2 Turn nuton underside of drive control to increase drive speed 3 Operate mower to test drive speed Readjust as re quired 4 If condition fails to improve after the above steps for ward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced L X A an oe ADJUSTMENT N TURNBUCKLE FIG 5B TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever e Pulladjuster lever toward wheel To raise mower move lever forward to desired position To lower mower move the lever toward the rear LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER WHEEL ADJUSTER LEVER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER FIG 6 OPERATION TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER See Fig 7 1 Liftthe
20. 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 INTHEMAINTENANCESECTIONOFTHISMANUAL e The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will 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 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 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 12 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
21. he engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Besure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Installthe blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise e The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED IF BOLT NEEDS REPLACING REPLACE ONLY WITHAPPROVED BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL 12 BLADE ADAPTER KEY CRANKSHAFT KEYWAY BLADE LOCK WASHER YI BLADE BOLT HARDENED WASHER re 15 X TRAILING EDGE CRANKSHAFT 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 sh
22. here you last saw them e Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult e Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area e Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children e Never allow children to operate the machine e 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 ex tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Use only an approved container e 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 Neverfillcontainers inside a vehicle on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e Remove gas powered equipmentfrom 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 e 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 no
23. 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 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 maintain 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 produc
24. 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 e 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 e Shutthe engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher e Mow
25. nstitutional 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 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 t
26. of purchase for the Warranty Period of the product as set forth below kifgtime W Warranty 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 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 i
27. ole 8 Position blade on the blade adapter pulley aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 9 Besurethe trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine as shown 10 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter pulley and crankshaft 11 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 WITHAPPROVED BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL 12 Return mower to upright position 13 Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly then reattach drive cable to anchor 14 Reattach drive cover with screws previously removed 15 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE See Fig 18 The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height posi tions adjust to height that suits you e Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes HANDLE PIN SQUEEZE HANDLE BRACKET FIG 18 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
28. ould 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 dete rioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with approved replace ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the lawn mower model number when ordering GEAR CASE e To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season e The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case e If lubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Pre mium 1 Grease Part No 750369 Do not substitute MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 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
29. ower will be lower and is af fected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc application limitations ambient operating conditions tempera ture humidity altitude and engine to engine variability Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations Briggs amp Strat ton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn OPERATOR MOWING mower PRESENCE POSITION CONTROL 3 IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH BAR 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 must be tightened securely Use the
30. re TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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 disconnected 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Bad spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Control bar defective 9 Replace control bar 10 Fuel valve lever if equipped in OFF position 10 Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position 11 Weak battery if equipped 11 Charge battery 12 Disconnected battery connector if equipped 12 Connect battery to engine Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 1 Raise cutting height blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 2 Raise cutting height 3 Dirty air filter 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under 4 Clean underside of mower housing mower 5 Too much oil in engine 5 Check oil level 6 Walking speed too fast 6 Cut at slower walking speed Poor cut 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt uneven 2 Wheel heights uneven 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Buildup of grass l
31. rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins 2 Thegrass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame CAUTION Donotrun your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to op erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open PIVOT PINS REAR DOOR GRASS CATCHER HANDLE CATCHER FRAME HOOK FIG 7 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 8 1 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear FRAME HANDLE FIG 8 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING See Fig 9 e Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place e You can now install the grass catcher Toconvertto mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower MULCHER PLUG FIG 9 SIDE DISCHARGING See Fig 10 e Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower e Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown e Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convertto mulching or bagging operation
32. reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly FIG 12 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 east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Brrorr AFTER EVERY BEFORE SCHEDULE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover Check Drive Belt Pulleys Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery 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 if so equipped 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures xx Electric Start mowers 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions xxx Power Propelled mowers 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil x Use a scraper 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season to clean under deck 5 And after each 5 hours of use GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn
33. ring storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 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 BATTERY Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours OTHER e 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 If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosu
34. roperly 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 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 FIG 15 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace 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 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 Keep finished surfaces wheels free of gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and
35. s of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear 2 Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower e When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position IMPORTANT WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES STORAGE MOWING OPERATOR _ POSITION PRESENCE CONTROL BAR J UPPER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB LOWER HANDLE HANDLE PIN SQUEEZE N HANDLE BRACKET FIG 20 16 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 See b t hong THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN TORAGE 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 du
36. se as explained in section 6 rests solely with the customer SECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION It is the Owner s and Dealer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company This card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post sale service Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty 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 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 531 83 81 23 2002
37. t Husqvarna 87521RES Owner s Manual 532 41 29 72 02 21 07 BY Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Mowers IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where 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 Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly familiar with the contro
38. t 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 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 purcha
39. ter for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using L S4 K M X H Nt 4 OPENING TO PREPARE BATTERY See Fig 4 NOTE Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower 1 Connect battery charger connector male to harness connector female 2 Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet 3 Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time 4 Aftercharging disconnect harness connector female from battery charger connector male Connect your battery charger to charge battery after each use IMPORTANT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RECHARGE YOUR BATTERY AT THE END OF THE MOWING SEASON THE BATTERY SHOULD BE CHARGED FOR 48 HOURS TO PROTECT THE BATTERY DURING WINTER STORAGE CAUTION Always disconnect the engine connector male from the battery connector female to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season BATTERY CHARGER RI TV HARNESS CONNECTOR FEMALE CHARGER CONNECTOR ENGINE CONNECTOR MALE FIG 4 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CONVERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower
40. 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 Z 3 IxI gr CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR HANDLE KNOB AUXILIARY DRIVE COVER STARTER HANDLE GRASS ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK CATCHER PRIMER MULCHER PLUG MUFFLER GASOLINE FILLER CAP AIR FILTER IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped MULCHER DOOR 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 cylinder for use when starting a cold engine held down to the handle to start the engine Release to DRIVE CONTROL LEVER used to engage power pro stop the engine pelled forward motion of lawn mower KEY START SWITCH used for starting the engine MULCHER DOOR allows conversion to discharge or AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE used for starting the bagging operation SE MULCHER PLUG located at the discharge opening must PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor tothe 6
41. void stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc may be inside the drive wheel and dust cover area and must be cleaned out to free drive wheels If necessary to clean drive wheels check both rear wheels BLADE CARE For best results mower blade mustbe kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only areplacementblade 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 See Fig 13 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 Removebladeandattaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE See Fig 13 1 Position the blade adapter on t
42. zzle lock open device e If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately e Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE e Never run a machine inside a closed area e Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting 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 attempt to 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 effective working order by the operator AWARNING This lawn mower is
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