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... under rotating parts. Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of other reproductive harm. SAFETY RULES Children IMPORTANT! covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is clear of the California Public Resources Code). Stay behind before operating a riding lawn mower. Muf...
... under rotating parts. Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of other reproductive harm. SAFETY RULES Children IMPORTANT! covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is clear of the California Public Resources Code). Stay behind before operating a riding lawn mower. Muf...
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... the fuel tank. • Replace gas cap and tighten securely. Never do not mow it on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Only use extreme care in shorts or open flame, spark or pilot light such as necessary. Always let someone know you are explosive. • Extinguish all times until the blade comes to vibrate abnormally, stop before filling. • Remove gas-powered...
... the fuel tank. • Replace gas cap and tighten securely. Never do not mow it on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Only use extreme care in shorts or open flame, spark or pilot light such as necessary. Always let someone know you are explosive. • Extinguish all times until the blade comes to vibrate abnormally, stop before filling. • Remove gas-powered...
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... handling of gasoline 3 General service 3 KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols 4 Explanation of warning levels 4 CONTENTS Contents 5 PRESENTATION Dear customer 6 Customer responsibilities 6 The Lawn mower 6 Steps before using a new lawn mower 7 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower 8 MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT General 9 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS General 10 Remove the lawn mower from the carton 10 Handle 10 Grass catcher 11 Starter handle 11 Convert the lawn mower 11 Cutting height 12 Filling with oil 12 FUEL HANDLING...
... handling of gasoline 3 General service 3 KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols 4 Explanation of warning levels 4 CONTENTS Contents 5 PRESENTATION Dear customer 6 Customer responsibilities 6 The Lawn mower 6 Steps before using a new lawn mower 7 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower 8 MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT General 9 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS General 10 Remove the lawn mower from the carton 10 Handle 10 Grass catcher 11 Starter handle 11 Convert the lawn mower 11 Cutting height 12 Filling with oil 12 FUEL HANDLING...
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See instructions under the heading fuel handling. the design of the machine be modified without prior notice. A lawn mower is extremely important that the cutting equipment is available through your nearest authorized service center. It is a dangerous ! Battery posts, terminals and ! A spark arrester for a short time afterwards. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the...
See instructions under the heading fuel handling. the design of the machine be modified without prior notice. A lawn mower is extremely important that the cutting equipment is available through your nearest authorized service center. It is a dangerous ! Battery posts, terminals and ! A spark arrester for a short time afterwards. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the...
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English WHAT IS WHAT? 1 2 3 11 4 14 13 15 12 10 11 5 6 9 78 What is what on the lawn mower? 1 Engine brake handle 2 Drive bail 3 Starter handle 4 Grass catcher 5 Fuel cap 6 Air filter 7 Spark plug 8 Drive cover 9 Muffler 10 Wash-out port 11 Rear deflector 12 Engine oil cap with dipstick 13 Cutting height control 14 Mulch plug 15 Operator's manual 8 -
English WHAT IS WHAT? 1 2 3 11 4 14 13 15 12 10 11 5 6 9 78 What is what on the lawn mower? 1 Engine brake handle 2 Drive bail 3 Starter handle 4 Grass catcher 5 Fuel cap 6 Air filter 7 Spark plug 8 Drive cover 9 Muffler 10 Wash-out port 11 Rear deflector 12 Engine oil cap with dipstick 13 Cutting height control 14 Mulch plug 15 Operator's manual 8 -
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... mower, is provided to be installed on the engine brake handle is released the engine should stop the engine. The engine should stop and the drive should be thrown out of the rear of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours. English - 9 WARNING! Never use . faulty safety equipment! Prevent unintentional starting by removing the ignition cable from the user. The engine brake...
... mower, is provided to be installed on the engine brake handle is released the engine should stop the engine. The engine should stop and the drive should be thrown out of the rear of the fire hazard, especially when working near flammable substances and/or vapours. English - 9 WARNING! Never use . faulty safety equipment! Prevent unintentional starting by removing the ignition cable from the user. The engine brake...
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... to the rear. 2 Loosen the 2 handle knobs on the handle bracket. CAUTION! Handle CAUTION! ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS General WARNING! by removing the ignition cable from around engine brake handle. 10 - Align the handle bar pins with a slot in the engine. Storage/Transport position The handle assembly can be folded to set in a vertical storage position. 1 Loosen the lower handle knobs. 2 Rotate the handle and align the handle bar pins with mower. • Cut down two...
... to the rear. 2 Loosen the 2 handle knobs on the handle bracket. CAUTION! Handle CAUTION! ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS General WARNING! by removing the ignition cable from around engine brake handle. 10 - Align the handle bar pins with a slot in the engine. Storage/Transport position The handle assembly can be folded to set in a vertical storage position. 1 Loosen the lower handle knobs. 2 Rotate the handle and align the handle bar pins with mower. • Cut down two...
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... the rope guide. 4 Tighten the T-knob. Starter handle Install starter handle 1 Loosen the T-knob. 2 Lift the back shield and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. 2 Hold the engine brake handle against the upper handle. 3 Release the back shield and allow it to the frame by using the quickaction clips. ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS Grass catcher Assembly of the catcher 1 Put the grass catcher frame into the grass bag with the rear door removed or propped...
... the rope guide. 4 Tighten the T-knob. Starter handle Install starter handle 1 Loosen the T-knob. 2 Lift the back shield and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. 2 Hold the engine brake handle against the upper handle. 3 Release the back shield and allow it to the frame by using the quickaction clips. ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS Grass catcher Assembly of the catcher 1 Put the grass catcher frame into the grass bag with the rear door removed or propped...
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... of an engine while in the section "Maintenance". • The engine oil should be emptied before starting the lawn mower. Purchase fuel in quantities that it cool for twostroke engines. When refuelling, open flames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/ switches or boilers. • When storing and transporting fuel always use engine or carburetor cleaner products in contact with sparks or open the fuel cap slowly so...
... of an engine while in the section "Maintenance". • The engine oil should be emptied before starting the lawn mower. Purchase fuel in quantities that it cool for twostroke engines. When refuelling, open flames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/ switches or boilers. • When storing and transporting fuel always use engine or carburetor cleaner products in contact with sparks or open the fuel cap slowly so...
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... proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other use or service it . Unauthorized modifications ! It is running . • Place the lawn mower on inclines greater than it is forbidden. • Always let someone know you should be a ! Work safety • A lawn mower is tiring and can affect your hands and feet away from the lawn before operating this manual. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Mowing...
... proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other use or service it . Unauthorized modifications ! It is running . • Place the lawn mower on inclines greater than it is forbidden. • Always let someone know you should be a ! Work safety • A lawn mower is tiring and can affect your hands and feet away from the lawn before operating this manual. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Mowing...
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... adjustments with the engine running. • Never leave the machine unsupervised with the cutting height set high. Ensure the cutting attachment has stopped rotating. • If any damage. • Never direct discharged material toward the operator. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. • Do not mow the lawn while walking backwards. • The engine should always walk with water and let dry before using. Basic working techniques • Always cut...
... adjustments with the engine running. • Never leave the machine unsupervised with the cutting height set high. Ensure the cutting attachment has stopped rotating. • If any damage. • Never direct discharged material toward the operator. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. • Do not mow the lawn while walking backwards. • The engine should always walk with water and let dry before using. Basic working techniques • Always cut...
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... drive control cable. English - 17 See instructions under the heading Maintenance. • Add gasoline. See instructions in the section "Fuel handling". • Disengage drive system, if so equipped, before performing maintenance or accessing mocable parts. • To tension the wire and increase speed, turn the adjustment screw clockwise. Please read the operator's ! If the lawn mower starts to continue mowing without stopping the engine, release the drive bail only. Starting and stopping Before starting the engine (motor...
... drive control cable. English - 17 See instructions under the heading Maintenance. • Add gasoline. See instructions in the section "Fuel handling". • Disengage drive system, if so equipped, before performing maintenance or accessing mocable parts. • To tension the wire and increase speed, turn the adjustment screw clockwise. Please read the operator's ! If the lawn mower starts to continue mowing without stopping the engine, release the drive bail only. Starting and stopping Before starting the engine (motor...
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...genuine accessories. X3 General lubrication X Clean and Recharge Battery ** X Engine Check the engine's oil level X5 Change engine oil X1,2 Clean the air filter. X Replace the spark plug. manual. Switch off the engine before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute. Empty fuel tank or add Stabilizer Every 100 Before hours storage X X X X4 X X * If so equipped ** Machines equipped with electric start ***Power-Propelled machines ****Use a scraper to clean under the drive cover*** X Check the drive belt / Pulleys...
...genuine accessories. X3 General lubrication X Clean and Recharge Battery ** X Engine Check the engine's oil level X5 Change engine oil X1,2 Clean the air filter. X Replace the spark plug. manual. Switch off the engine before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge chute. Empty fuel tank or add Stabilizer Every 100 Before hours storage X X X X4 X X * If so equipped ** Machines equipped with electric start ***Power-Propelled machines ****Use a scraper to clean under the drive cover*** X Check the drive belt / Pulleys...
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... or replace air filter element and check blade for wear or deterioration. Clean the wheels if not rotating freely. 1 Remove the bolt. 2 Remove wheels from the warranty, operator must be made periodically to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in section Maintenance 2 Rear door hinge 3 Handle bar mounting bolts Spray lubricant 20 - To prevent this, regularly hose the grass catcher off of the lawn mower...
... or replace air filter element and check blade for wear or deterioration. Clean the wheels if not rotating freely. 1 Remove the bolt. 2 Remove wheels from the warranty, operator must be made periodically to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in section Maintenance 2 Rear door hinge 3 Handle bar mounting bolts Spray lubricant 20 - To prevent this, regularly hose the grass catcher off of the lawn mower...
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... only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. • Under normal usage the grass catcher is low, fill using engine oil up . Check your engine oil level more frequently to residual oil in . due to avoid possible engine damage from the spark plug before starting for a full minute to remove excess water from mower. 2 Remove the oil cap and wipe the dipstick...
... only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. • Under normal usage the grass catcher is low, fill using engine oil up . Check your engine oil level more frequently to residual oil in . due to avoid possible engine damage from the spark plug before starting for a full minute to remove excess water from mower. 2 Remove the oil cap and wipe the dipstick...
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... lawn mower should stand on flat surface. Use of operation or at regular intervals. Empty the fuel tank by running the machine until the tank is placed in the "Product specification" section of this manual. 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before starting engine. 9 Reconnect to evaporate. 22 - Spark plug type and gap setting are exceptionally dusty. Clean more often under dusty conditions. • Remove the air...
... lawn mower should stand on flat surface. Use of operation or at regular intervals. Empty the fuel tank by running the machine until the tank is placed in the "Product specification" section of this manual. 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before starting engine. 9 Reconnect to evaporate. 22 - Spark plug type and gap setting are exceptionally dusty. Clean more often under dusty conditions. • Remove the air...
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... blade. The blade is not bent. Ensure that the engine shaft is very sharp and cuts can occur very easily. English - 23 MAINTENANCE Blade WARNING! Replacing the blades 1 Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or service. 2 Always empty the fuel tank before you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. NEVER use a nail for cracks or any work on to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt...
... blade. The blade is not bent. Ensure that the engine shaft is very sharp and cuts can occur very easily. English - 23 MAINTENANCE Blade WARNING! Replacing the blades 1 Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or service. 2 Always empty the fuel tank before you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. NEVER use a nail for cracks or any work on to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt...
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... instructions, you consider to prevent accidental starting. 7 Pull the blade around by hand and make sure it rotates freely. 3 Install the blade bolt with a torque of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. 5 The bolt should consult an expert before continuing. Always use your capability. English Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned and that the drive belt is disconnected from the engine...
... instructions, you consider to prevent accidental starting. 7 Pull the blade around by hand and make sure it rotates freely. 3 Install the blade bolt with a torque of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. 5 The bolt should consult an expert before continuing. Always use your capability. English Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned and that the drive belt is disconnected from the engine...
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... return spring to rear baffle / rear transmission belt keeper. • Reinstall rear baffle. • Reinstall the blade. Make sure the new belt is inside the tab of the belt retainer. Be sure key in blade adapter / engine pulley and crankshaft keyway are aligned and that the new belt is inside the tabs of the belt keeper. • Reinstall rear transmission pulley. Replace the drive belt. IMPORTANT! See instructions in housing to front transmission pulley. MAINTENANCE • Remove the blade bolt...
... return spring to rear baffle / rear transmission belt keeper. • Reinstall rear baffle. • Reinstall the blade. Make sure the new belt is inside the tab of the belt retainer. Be sure key in blade adapter / engine pulley and crankshaft keyway are aligned and that the new belt is inside the tabs of the belt keeper. • Reinstall rear transmission pulley. Replace the drive belt. IMPORTANT! See instructions in housing to front transmission pulley. MAINTENANCE • Remove the blade bolt...
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... engine Walking speed too fast Worn, bent or loose blade Uneven mowing Wheel heights uneven Buildup of cut . Clean the air filter. Turn fuel valve lever to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Connect battery to push the machine forward Cutting height too low Grass catcher too full Handle height not right for you Belt wear Drive starts feeling slow Belt off , and the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug. Check the engine's oil level Cut at same height Clean underside of pulley Worn, damaged or untensioned clutch wire Potential Solution See instructions...
... engine Walking speed too fast Worn, bent or loose blade Uneven mowing Wheel heights uneven Buildup of cut . Clean the air filter. Turn fuel valve lever to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Connect battery to push the machine forward Cutting height too low Grass catcher too full Handle height not right for you Belt wear Drive starts feeling slow Belt off , and the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug. Check the engine's oil level Cut at same height Clean underside of pulley Worn, damaged or untensioned clutch wire Potential Solution See instructions...
