Warranty ...4 Safe ty Rules ...2-3 Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions ...5 Assembly / Pre-Operation ...6 Op er a tion...7-10 Maintenance Sched ule ... 11 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob- jects.
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Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest Husqvarna or other authorized service center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confi rm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.
Spark Plug: Blade Bolt Torque: • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower.
To ensure safe and proper op er a tion of your lawn mower, all parts and hard ware you assemble must be tight ened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to ensure proper tightness.
YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. Starter...
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To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. • To convert to mulching or dis charg ing operation, remove grass catch er and close rear door.
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower han dle. 3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty- ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
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At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight. • 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.
**** to clean under deck GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual.
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Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the Crankshaft lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in keyway one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each fi...
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 re- move any oil trapped inside of engine.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to a qualifi ed service center for repair and ad just ment.
30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
OFF position. connector (if equipped). CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower CORRECTION 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
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