Husqvarna M48 Operator's Manual

Husqvarna M48 Operator's Manual

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Operator ' s manual
M48 M53 S
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you
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understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 Operator ′ s manual M48 M53 S Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product Directive. The machine’s emission is development and therefore reserves the right to modify the specified in chapter Technical data and on design and appearance of products without prior notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General safety precautions .......... General working instructions ........WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower? M53 S ..... What is what on the lawn mower? M48 ......ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar ............ Dismantling and assembling the cutter ......
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protection • Engine brake handle WARNING! You must use personal protection whenever you use the machine. • Hearing protection • Vibration damping system • Gloves must be worn when required, for example when fitting, inspecting or cleaning cutting attachments. •...
  • Page 5: Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine ' S Safety Equipment

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer Checking, maintaining and servicing of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine ′ s safety equipment the machine ′ s handle unit. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation.
  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler General safety precautions Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • A lawn mower is only designed to mow lawns. The only accessories you can use with this engine unit are the cutters we recommend in the Technical data chapter. •...
  • Page 7: General Working Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Check that the muffler is securely attached and not • Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point damaged. before starting it. 5 Check that all parts of the lawn mower are tightened correctly and that they are not damaged or missing. 6 Check that the cutter is undamaged and not cracked.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never lift up the lawn mower or carry it around when the • Never lift up the lawn mower or carry it around when the engine is running. If you must lift the lawn mower, first engine is running. If you must lift the lawn mower, first switch off the engine and disconnect the ignition lead from switch off the engine and disconnect the ignition lead from the spark plug.
  • Page 9 Shut down the engine before changing the cutting height. Set the cutting height using the cutting height control on the right-hand side of the lawn mower. On lawn mowers with the type designation M48, proceed as follows: • To raise the cutting height move the lever to the left and then forward.
  • Page 10: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower? 11 Lower handlebar M53 S 12 Air purge 1 Handle / handlebar 13 Protective cover 2 Engine brake handle 14 Cutting cover 3 Starter handle 15 Gear housing 4 Clutch lever 16 Drive belt 5 Cutting height control 17 Cutter/cutting equipment...
  • Page 11: What Is What On The Lawn Mower? M48

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower? 9 Spark plug 10 Lower handlebar 1 Handle / handlebar 11 Cutting cover 2 Engine brake handle 12 Air purge 3 Starter handle 13 Cutter/cutting equipment 4 Air filter 14 Engine shaft 5 Cutting height control 15 Cutter bolt 6 Fuel tank...
  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar Assembly • Position the cutter so that the cutting edge faces in the Lift up the handlebar until the handlebar's upper tubular direction of rotation. construction comes directly opposite to the handlebar's lower section. Tighten the knob correctly. •...
  • Page 13: Fuel Handling

    Always shut off the engine before refuelling. • For the best result and function use HUSQVARNA four- When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so stroke oil. that any excess pressure is released gently.
  • Page 14: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Pull the engine brake handle against the upper handlebar with your left hand. WARNING! Note the following before starting: Do not start a lawn mower unless the cutter Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right and all covers are fitted correctly.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance Wash the filter with a liquid cleaning agent and water. After cleaning the filter should be oiled using engine oil. Proceed as follows: • Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour in new and clean engine oil. WARNING! Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection.
  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    filler pipe. M53 S Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. When the lawn mower with model designation M48 is tilted, the spark plug should always be positioned as the highest point. When the lawn mower with model designation M53 S is tilted, the air filter should always be positioned as the...
  • Page 17: Lubrication Of The Cutting Height Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE If the oil level is low, fill using engine oil up to the upper Below you will find some general maintenance level on the dipstick. instructions. Daily maintenance • Screw on the oil filler cap. Lubrication of the cutting height adjustment 1 Check that the engine brake handle works safely.
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data M53 S Engine Cylinder displacement, cm Cylinder bore, mm 65,1 68,3 Stroke, mm 47,5 51,8 Power, kW Ignition system Spark plug NGK - BPR6ES NGK - BPR6ES Electrode gap, mm 0,76 0,76 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, litre Oil tank capacity, litre Engine oil...
  • Page 19: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    (Applies to Europe only) Höörs Plåt, Box 76, SE-243 22 Höör, Sweden, tel: +46-413-29600, declares under sole responsibility that the lawn mowers Husqvarna M48 and M53 S from the serial numbers 03060001 and onwards comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery”...
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