Service And Adjustments - Husqvarna 961330005 Operator's Manual

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 "PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS" 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.

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 opera-
tor's mowing position. Replace the deflector if damaged.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 17 and 18)
The handle can be mounted in a high or low position.
The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off
center for raising or lowering the handle.
1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s) securing cable(s)
to lower handle.
2. Remove klip rings from lower handle bracket mount ing
pin.
3. Remove bolts and nuts.
4. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting
pins.
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5. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.
6. Squeeze lower handle in and po si tion holes onto
7. Reinstall bolts and nuts.
8. Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from
KLIP
RING
MOUNTING
PIN
13
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and trash.
Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating.
A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
Keep finished surfaces/wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
With the exception of the water washout port (if
equipped), we do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean the outside of your lawn mower unless
the elec tri cal system, muffler, air filter and carburetor
are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can
result in shortened engine life.
mount ing pins on handle bracket.
lower handle.
SQUEEZE
TO ADJUST
LOWER HANDLE
MOUNTING PIN
HANDLE
BRACKET
FIG. 17
MOWING
POSITION
BOLTS
AND
NUTS
LOW POSITION
FIG. 18
KLIP RING
MOWING
POSITION
HANDLE
BRACKET
HIGH POSITION