Husqvarna 532424695 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. KEY NO 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 67 68 69 70 75 76 77 78 79 PART NO 532 41 91 92 532 15 04 06 532 19 30 00 873 80 04 00 532 41 74 05 532 17 56 50 532 18 91 79 532 40 67 13 532 85 10 74 532 85 02 63 532 85 10 84 532 17 00 31 532 40 47 63 817 60 04 06 873 93 06 00 532 08 86 52 532 05 17 93 532 40 34 33 532 19 15 74 532 19 09 39 532 40 58 43 532 19 23 25 532 40 16 07 532 41 06 23 532 19 79 91 532 18 63 62 532 18 61 59 532 18 03 31 532 19 48 48 532 40 95 67 532 18 96 85 532 40 47 64 DESCRIPTION Handle Bracket Assembly RH Screw Hex Head Threaded Rolled 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Spring Torsion Nut Hex Nylock Kit Lawn Mower Housing Includes Key Numbers 14 15 and 51 Rod Hinge Blade Adapter Pulley Blade 22 Washer Hardened Washer Helical Screw Machine Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grade 8 Front Baffle Danger Decal Screw Nut Hex Screw Hinge 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Hairpin Cotter Lower Handle Handle Bolt Bracket Debris Shield Debris Shield Screw Debris Shield Engine Briggs amp Stratton Model Number 122T05 1269 B1 Order parts from Engine manufacturer Clip Packaging Wheel Adjusting Bracket LH Clip Cable Foam Grip Screw Key Nut Cap Key Start Switch Wiring Harness Warning Decal not shown NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Origi2. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug atthe beginning ofeach mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFIC ATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE A e Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash e Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life e Keep finished surfaces wheels free of gasoline oil etc e Wedonotrecommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug first Service aircleanermore often under dusty conditions 11 any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover SERVICE AND AD USTMENTS 1 Release control bar and stop engine A LAWN MOWER TO ADJ UST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJ UST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR Th
3. and understand their meaning A 2 6 N Ms CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY DRIVE CONTROL BAR OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR KEY START SWITCH e HANDLE KNOB AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK GRASS MUFFLER DRIVE COVER WHEEL FILLER CAP ON EACH WHEEL gt a e NSS Tit gt di AIR FILTER 6 ill il MULCHER DOOR HOUSING SPARK PLUG IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped PRIMER 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 AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE used for starting the OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be engine held down to the handle to start the engine Release to PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to stop the engine the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine DRIVE CONTROL BAR used to engage power propelled MULCHER DOOR allows conversion to discharge or forward motion of lawn mower bagging operation 5 KEY START SWITCH used for starting the engine OPERATION WEAR YOUR The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in
4. the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pourone ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 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 Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace yourgasoline can ifyourcan starts to rust Rust and or dirtin your gasoline will cause problems e f possible store your unitindoors 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 notuse 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 Neverstore the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame orspark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does notstart 1 Dirty air fi
5. to remove any oil trapped inside of engine CONTAINER FIG 12 Wipe off any spilled oil from 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 atFULL DO NOT overfill orengine willsmoke heavily from the muffleron startup 8 Alwaysbesuretoretightendipstickbeforestarting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Your engine will notrun properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove Carefully remove cartridge Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface If very dirty replace cartridge wen CAUTION Petroleum solvents suchas 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 making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage
6. with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using e Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass Clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING IN MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL e The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and notbenoticed Also the mulched grass will biode grade quickly to provide nutrients forthe lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades e Avoid cutting your lawn when itis wet Wetgrass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon Atthis time the grass has dried yet the newly cutarea will not be exposed to direct sunlight e For bestresults adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 10 If the lawn is over grown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy mulching reduce your
7. 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Holdoperatorpresencecontrolbardown to the handle and tum 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 tachments are hazardous will damage yourmowerand could void yourwarranty e Under certain conditions such as very tall grass it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effortand to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time e For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly e For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast position e Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled
8. 5 Commercial or consumer mowing decks with sand abrasion damage 6 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 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 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 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 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT HUSQVARNA RESERVE
9. 52 Frame Grassbag 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 SECTION 1 LIMITED VVARRANTY HUSQVARNA PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION amp WARRANTY STATEMENT All Husqvarna products can be registered online at www usa husqvarna com quickly and easily regardless of their model year Click the Support tab then click on the Online Product Registration link and fill out the electronic form and submit Ask about Husgvarna s extended service plan Husqvarna Professional Products Inc Husqvarna warrants the original purchaser the Husqvarna branded product to which this warranty apply the Product that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the period of the applicable Warranty Schedule of the Product as set forth below Additional limitations are described in Section 2 through 6 inclusive CONSUMER COMMERCIAL RENTAL PRODUCT CATEGORY WARRANTY SCHEDULE PROFESIONAL WARRANTY WARRANTY SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Reconditioned Products Reconditioned chainsaws trimmers brushcutters clearing saws handheld blowers 90 Days N A N A backpack blovvers hedge trimmers and electrical products Chain Saws Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts On
10. ARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL BLADE ADAPTER KEY CRANKSHAFT KEYVVAY BLADE HARDENED VVASHER CRANKSHAFT N TRAILING EDGE FIG 11 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 Theblade can be sharpened with a file oron a grinding wheel Do notattemptto sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave aboutone inch ofthe 1211 exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the 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 ELF Multis EP00 Do not substitute GRASS CATCHER e grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used e Check your grass catcher often for damage or dete r
11. D KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES sssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES U 3 ASSEMBLY 4 OPERATION UU r n 5 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 9 MAINTENANCE seeasssssanss rana 9 11 SERVICE AND AD USTMENTS 12 13 STORAGE 13 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 REPAIR PARTS 16 19 VVARRANTY ULU yy 20 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CA
12. Do not use a nozzle lock open device He is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately e Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE Never run a machine inside a closed area e Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnectspark 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 inspectthe equipmentif you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting e Neverattemptto make wheel heightadiustments 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 Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine e Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary near any unimproved forest covere maintained in effective working order by est aut
13. Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 1 Year 1 Year C720 only 90 Days Automatic Mower 1 Year Battery Warranty 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days Snow Throwers t 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days 2Y Pressure Washers 2 Years Excludes 5525PW N A Generators Husqvarna s warranty does not cover Engine amp Generator Parts which are warrantied by responsible manufacturer t 2 Only 1365GN only N A 2 Year Parts only Grass Catchers amp Bumpers Purchased with New Units Spreaders Same Warranty As Unit When Purchased with Unit 1 Year Parts amp Accessories Purchased Separately 30 days Husqvarna Utility Vehicles Engines transmissions shall be warrantied through Husqvarna 2 Year or 2 000 Hour Powertrain amp 1 Year or 1 000 Hour Body Warranty HUV Batteries 4210E Versions 4 Year Pro rated Husqvarna Safety Apparel 90 day Batteries Consumer Products where applicable 1 year N A Replacement Parts Accessories including Bars and Chains Tools and Display Items Emission Control System Components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA Regulations Excludes components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third part engine manufacturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product at time of purchase 30 Day Warranty Part Number 525 88 56 01 t Refer to Section 3 for items not covered by this warranty All consumer
14. MODEL NUMBER 62522FE 96143004400 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 44 KEY NO OCOOANOUBWNEH WWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNKRPBHPRPBPBPHP 00 0 00 0 00 PART NO 532 19 99 83 532 40 19 94 532 12 51 62 532 16 66 49 532 06 64 26 532 19 19 38 532 75 06 34 532 41 31 85 532 40 84 92 532 12 84 15 532 15 00 50 532 05 45 83 532 19 70 76 532 41 13 34 532 17 71 33 532 14 89 41 532 13 20 04 532 19 47 88 532 41 31 60 532 40 54 21 532 40 54 23 532 40 91 48 532 18 41 93 532 41 08 31 532 14 27 48 532 40 16 30 532 40 78 71 532 70 10 37 532 40 64 28 532 19 70 29 532 40 16 29 532 41 06 24 532 17 57 35 817 00 05 12 532 40 38 19 532 41 91 93 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Includes Foam Grip Cable Operator Presence Bracket Upstop Mulcher Plug Wire Tie Handle Knob Screw Control Bar Rear Door Assembly Pop Rivet Screw Self Tapping 10 24 x 5 8 Screw Hex Hex Head Sems 1 4 20 x 1 2 Back Plate Side Baffle Discharge Baffle Rear Baffle Keps Locknut 1 4 20 Rope Guide Rear Skirt Spring Rear Door LH Spring Rear Door RH Nut Hex Flanged Bolt Rear Door Wheel amp Tire Assembly Rear Bolt Shoulder 3 8 16 x 1 Washer Belleville Axle Arm Assembly Selector Knob Selector Spring Mulcher Door Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket RH Hinge Bracket Assembly Screw Sems Thread Cutting 5 16 18 x 3 4 Discharge Deflector Handle Bracket Assembly LH
15. MPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJ USTMENTS 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 oftime clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 13 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are se curely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting STORAGE HANDLE See Figs 18 and 19 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 A
16. RTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cutdown two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials exceptpadding between upperand lovver handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor ougly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Removeprotective padding raise upperhandle section into placeonlowerhandleand tighten bothhandleknobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Referto ADJ UST HANDLE inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL MOWING POSITION UPPER 7 S Vf on HANDLE KNOB LOWER HANDLE FIG 1 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER See Fig 2 1 Putgrass 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 Ifvinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using 4 HANDLE OPENING FIG 2 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready
17. S SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES e When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into mowing position SQUEEZE TO ADJ UST LOV ER HANDLE Sx N 5 5 5 l 2224 s 2224 A CSS Se gt S xi gt lt 2 lt gt Se SOS SSS lt 2 SS Se Se x se S x oo ese SESE 52 Se Se 2 gt lt gt Sse 22 2 2 15 05 25 SSSSSSse yu xR y yu IX gt 2 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL LOVVER HANDLE 14 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT ITIS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEM PARTS SUCHAS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALCOHOLBLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOLOR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting itrun until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow
18. S THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary by state SECTION 5 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The product must exhibit reasonable care maintenance operation storage and general upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the Owner s Operator s manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used Failure caused by continued use is not covered by warranty Product should be delivered at owners expense as is to an authorized Husqvarna Servicing Retailer for evaluation Proof of purchase as explained in section 6 rests solely with the customer SECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION It is the Owner s and Retailer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna This card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post sale service Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna retailer in order to obtain warranty service This proof must include date purch
19. TION MOWING TIPS CAUTION Do notuse de thatcher blade A attachments on your mower Such at GASOLINE ENGINE FILLER TERO OIL CAP CAP FIG 9 ADD GASOLINE See Fig 9 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 notstore spill or use gasoline near an open flame Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanolormethanol can attractmoisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dur ing storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system ofan 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 nextseason See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 0 CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or TO STOP ENGINE e To stop engine release operator presence control bar TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal 1 To start a cold engine push primer three
20. ased model number serial number and complete name and address of the selling retailer To obtain the benefit of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna retailer in a timely manner no later than thirty 30 days from date of the operational problem or failure The product must be delivered at the owner s expense Downtime pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna retailer can be located by calling 1 800 HUSKY 62 or visiting www husqvarna com Subject to change without notice HUSQVARNA 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 i Part Number 525 88 56 01
21. blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt vibration 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a qualified 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 qualified 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 Lifton 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 Replace drive cable 4 Loose drive control system 4 Adjust drive control 15 ROTARY LAVVN MOVVER MODEL NUMBER 62522FE 96143004400 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 44 b Va sel ari LT ROTARY LAWN MOWER
22. cement during the first 6 months Lifetime Warranty Parts and Labor All tiller tines and trimmer shafts against breakage Proof of purchase required Lifetime Warranty PARTS ONLY after initial warranty expiration Ignition coils and modules on handheld product Proof of purchase required SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use including but not limited to belts blades blade adapters bulbs clutches clutch drums filters fuel line fuel filters air filters oil filters sprockets guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tiller tines 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light 3 Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna these items are covered by the respective manufacturer s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of purchase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments that are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer
23. children will remain where you last saw them e Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area e Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children e Never allow children to operate the machine e Useextracare when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is ex tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Use only an approved container 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 container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances e Neverfill containers inside a vehicle ona truck ortrailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailerand refuel iton the ground Ifthis is notpossible 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
24. e 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 Fig 13 1 Remove drive cover 2 Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on arm and rolling belt off pulley 3 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carbu retor down 4 Remove blade engine pulley and debris shield 5 Remove engine pulley and belt from debris shield DRIVE COVER PULLEY FIG 13 TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT See Fig 14 1 Place new drive beltin engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing Reinstall debris shield Reinstall blade Return mower to upright position Pushdovnonarm install new belton gearcase pulley Release arm slowly NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life N guy 12 CAUTION TO AVOID SERIOUS IN URY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJ USTMENTS 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 ENGINE PULLEY BELT RETAINER DEBRIS SHIELD FIG 14 TO AD UST HANDLE See Figs 15 thru 17 The handle can be m
25. ectric Start mowers xxx Power Propelled mowers xxx Use a scraper to clean under deck GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does notcoveritems that have been subjected to operator abuse ornegligence To receive full value from the warranty operatormustmaintain 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 Ad justments 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 airfilter 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 LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY 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 so
26. er and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE See Fig 11 1 Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 3 Usea wood block between blade and mower housing to preventblade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer 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 11 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft 7 key in adapter and crankshaft keyvvay are aligned 2 Position the blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 10 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Installthe blade boltwith the lock washerand 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 BOLTIS HEAT TREATED IF BOLT NEEDS REPLACING REPLACE ONLY WITH APPROVED BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR P
27. horized service centre AWARNING This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ek local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be e operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your near CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mo wer Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the bestpossible 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 Oil Capacity 20 Ounces Spark Plug Gap 030 Champion J 19LM or R 19LM 35 40 ft Ibs 47 54 N m Blade Bolt Torque SERIAL NUMBER THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AN
28. iar 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 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 e Stop the engine motor wheneveryou leave the equip ment beforecleaningthemowerorunclogging thechute e Shut the engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catche
29. il 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 5 And after each 5 hours of use LUBRICATION CHART WHEEL ADJ USTER ON EACH WHEEL 2 ENGINE OIL REAR DOOR HINGE o HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PINS SPRAY LUBRICANT 9 SEE ENGINE IN MAINTENANCE SECTION MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance TIRES e Keep tires free of gasoline oil orinsect control chem icals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels be sure to clean both front wheels 1 Remove hubcaps locknuts and washers 2 Remove wheels from wheel adjusters 3 Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth 4 Putwheels back in place NOTE If after cleaning the drive wheels do nottum freely contact a qualified service center BLADE CARE Forbestresults mower blade mustbe keptsharp Replace a bent or damaged blade CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of yourmower Using ablade notapproved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mow
30. ioration 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 mowermodel numberwhen ordering MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated vvith 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 OlL CHANGE NOTE Multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather and you should check yourengine oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or atleast 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 12 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnectspark 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
31. lter 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 Replace control bar 10 Fuel valve lever if equipped in OFF position 110 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 Setall wheels at same height 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under 3 Clean underside of mower housing mower Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose
32. ly One Year Conditional Crankshaft Warranty for Commercial Professional use when operated with 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days Husqvarna XP 2 cycle oil Parts amp Labor 100 Series Trimmers Stick Edgers Hedge Trimmers 2 Years 1 Year 90 Days Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only Lifetime Shaft Warranty 200 amp 300 Series Trimmers Brushcutters Clearing Saws Stick Edgers Hovering Trimmers amp Hedge Trimmers 2 Years ivar 90 Days Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only and Lifetime Shaft Warranty apply to these products excludes Hovering Trimmers Blowers Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 2 Years 2 Years 90 Days Pole Pruners Pole Saws Pole Hedge Trimmers Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 1 Year 1 Year 90 Days Residential VValk Behind Mowers Tillers LE389 Edger t 2 Years N A N A LE475 Edger t 2 Years 90 Days 90 Days LT LTH LS XLS GLS YT YTH GT GTH 16H Pro15 155 ProFlex Series Lawn amp Garden Riders and Residential Zero Turn Mowers 2 Years N A N A MZ and EZ Series Zero Turn Riders 1 3 Years or 600 Hours 1 Year or 600 Hours 90 Days Z LZ BZ Series Zero Turn Riders f Applies to units factory equipped with Roll Over Protection System 5 Years or 1 500 Hours 5 Years or 1 500 Hours 90 Days Commercial Walk Mowers 1 includes 21 amp wide area 3 Years 3 Years 90 Days Commercial Turf Specialty Equipment 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Zero Turn amp Commercial Turf Specialty Attachments 2 Years 1 Year 90 Days Power Cutters
33. nal Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your lawn mower and void your warranty ROTARY LAVVN MOVVER MODEL NUMBER 62522FE 96143004400 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 44 ROTARY LAVVN MOVVER MODEL NUMBER 62522FE 96143004400 PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00 44 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 46 53 Drive Control Cable 34 53241 11 90 Trimplate 6 532 15 04 95 Retainer Spring 35 53242 42 01 Kit Wheel Adjuster LH 7 532 19 90 93 Bar Drive Control Includes Knob and Bearing 11 532 41 10 81 Wheel amp Tire Assembly 36 532 41 52 26 Gear Case Assembly Complete includes pulley nut 12 812 00 00 58 E Ring 37 53218 95 89 Battery 13 532 40 38 49 Gear Pinion 38 873 80 04 00 Locknut Hex 1 4 20 14 532 18 94 03 Dust Cover 39 532 18 62 37 Box Battery 15 532 40 48 45 Drive 40 532 13 70 90 Spring 16 5320677 25 Washer Flat 3 8 41 532 42 42 00 Kit Wheel Adjuster RH 17 532 19 10 39 Ball Bearing Includes Knob and Bearing 18 532 70 10 37 Selector Knob 42 8174113 08 Screw Hex Head 13 x 1 2 27 53217 52 62 Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 44 532 17 55 51 Screw Shoulder Hex Head 10 28 x 5 8 28 532 41 91 95 Drive Cover 45 532 19 00 97 Charger Battery 29 532 40 91 48 Locknut Hex 54 53242 46 94 Grassbag Assembly 31 5321418 41 Screw Torx Pan Head 20 56 532 19 12 52 Trimplate Battery Battery Box Assembly 33 532 14 65 27 V Belt 57 53241 19
34. ounted 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 Squeezelowerhandle into remove 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 upperhandle and all parts removed from lower handle SQUEEZE TO AD UST LOWER HANDLE 256 2 EE yi Sos gt lt lt 2 2 2 MOUNTING PIN ZSZ gt lt 2 HANDLE i HAIRPIN t BRACKET COTTER ox lt gt i 552525 lt gt SERVICE AND AD USTMENTS MOVVING POSITION MOWING POSITION HAIRPIN HANDLE MOUNTING BRACKET PIN LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION FIG 16 LOWER HANDLE ROTATE FIG 17 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment I
35. ove wheel up or down to suit your require ments 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 ifso equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER FIG 5 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 6 e Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place e You can now install the grass catcher or optional clip ping deflector e Toconvertto mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower FIG 6 OPERATION SIDE DISCHARGING See Fig 7 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 e To convertto mulching orbagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed OPEN MULCHER DOOR DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIG 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher installed 3 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Mulcher plug installed 2 Discha
36. product use must have been limited to the ovvner s residence Warranted for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional and nonincome producing use HUV 2 Year or 2 000 Hour Powertrain The engine assembly unitized transaxle assembly gasoline vehicle motor and main frame assembly are warranted with respect to parts and labor against defects in material and workmanship or a period of two years or 2000 hours of operation whichever first occurs from the date of purchase amp 1 Year or 1 000 Hour Body Warranty All remaining components of the vehicle not specified otherwise and all other original equipment options and accessories supplied by Husqvarna are warranted with respect to parts and labor against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year or 1000 hours of operation whichever first occurs from the date of purchase HUV s Gas amp Diesel Powered Battery 0 6 months free replacement and 7 12 months prorated HUV s Electric Powered 4 year or 16 000 Energy Unit Limited Warranty Period Husqvarna safety apparel warranty is from the date of the customer s original purchase for defects in material and workmanship Normal wear tear or abuse is not covered under warranty All care and maintenance instructions must be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care label The fit of the protective apparel boot is not covered under warranty 1 Year prorated limited warranty with 100 repla
37. qvarna 62522FE Owner s Manual 96143004400 2008 11 532 42 46 95 11 11 08 BY Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for VValk Behind Movvers IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJ ECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJ URY OR DEATH Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where itcannotcontact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs WARNING Engine exhaust some of its con stituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancerand 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 1 GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly famil
38. r e Mow only in daylight or good artificial light e Do notoperate 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 mecha nism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine motor e Ifthe 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 wearSafety goggles orsafety 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 ofslopes neverup and down Exer cise extreme caution when changing directiononslopes 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 nottrim excessively steep slopes e Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping lil CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that
39. rge deflector installed CAUTION Do notrun your lawn mower withoutmulcher plug orapproved grass catcher in place Never attempt to op erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 8 1 Liftup 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 notdrag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear FRAME HANDLE ny EN KS AY e Ture Pu BEFORE STARTING ENG NE ADD OIL See Fig 9 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 A 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout 3 Engine holds 20 ounces ofoil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual 4 Pour oil slowly Do not 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 under dusty dirty conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke on startup OPERA
40. severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or hf performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety THAN NO SIGHT mask over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per formance Speed is not adjustable ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn movver in orderto 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 Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the mower handle to start and operate the mower TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM See Fig 4 e To start forward motion lift drive control bar up to handle e To stop forward motion release drive control bar IMPORTANT ALWAYS KEEP DRIVE CONTROL FULLY ENGAGED AGAINST HANDLE WHEN IN USE TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED FIG 4 TO ADJ UST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 5 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 e Tochangecutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel M
41. to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CONVERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual TO PREPARE BATTERY See Fig 3 NOTE Yourbattery mustbe 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 disconnectharness connector female from battery charger connector male Connectyourbattery chargerto charge battery as required IMPORTANT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RECHARGE YOUR BATTERY AT THE ENDOF THE MOWING SEASON THE BATTERY SHOULD BE CHARGED FOR 48 HOURS TO PROTECT THE BATTERY DURING WINTER STORAGE CAUTION Always disconnect the en gine connector male from the battery connector female to preventaccidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season ENGINE p HARNESS EN MALE BATTERY CONNECTOR FEMALE co CHARGER CONNECTOR MALE OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjust ments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn
42. width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly FIG 10 e Certaintypes ofgrass 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 south one week then change to east west the nextweek This helps preventmatting graining oflawn MAINTENANCE BEFORE MAINTENANCE eron SCHEDULE USE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover Check Drive Belt Pulleys Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery kkk Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer Check for Loose Fasteners v Clean Inspect Grass Catcher CheckTires Cd v Check Drive Weels vY Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover 0 Check Drive Belt Pulleys Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication 0 Clean and Recharge Battery J Check Engine Oillevel v6 1 Change Engine Oil 0085 Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Pug 0 o 0 Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer f x if So equipped xx El
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