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Husqvarna
917.374780
(65RSW21HVA)
Owner's Manual
532186475
Rev. 6
10.17.03
BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Husqvarna 917.374780 (65RSW21HVA) Owner's Manual 532186475 Rev. 6 10.17.03 Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: General Operation

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    WARNING: Battery posts,terminals and portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR Look for this symbol to point out im- lead compounds, chemicals known to SAFETY IS INVOLVED, related accessories contain lead and the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower

    ASSEMBLY Read these instructionsand this manual in itsentirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. OPERATOR PRESENCE_ CONTROL IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. UPPER LOWER HANDLE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted for ship- ping purposes.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3 and Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. Make sure the rear handle is on top (the same side as the front DOOR_ handle) and the strap is on the bottom. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Ifvinylbindings are too stiff, hold them inwarm water...

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION KNOWYOUR 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 OPERATION =,_,-'== in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 8: Rear Bagging

    OPERATION TO CONVERT MOWER (See Figs. 7 thru HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulche r. To convert to rear bagging or side discharging: REAR BAGGING GRASS Remove knob securing mulcher door to mower housing. Open mulcher door and insert tabs of discharge chute into hinge bracket opening and position rear of chute over threaded stud.
  • Page 9 OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN (See Figs. 10 and 11) CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER Open round door of discharge chute to move starter FOR MULCHING - rope out and away from grass catcher. Grass catcher, discharge chute and side discharge deflector removed.

  • Page 10: Before Starting

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK ADD OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13) Your lawnmower isshipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it w'dl smoke on startup.

  • Page 11: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS bKE LEVER IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. "CLEANING" IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • 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 wilt disperse into the grass and not be noticed.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE REPORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS ORSEASOH HOURS S TORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** El_ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or watt. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Always observe safety rules when performing any main- Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. tenance.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) TO CHANGE ENGINE NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS (See Figs. TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 18 thru 21) HOUSING CRANKSHAFT Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place HOLE wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. BLADE ADAPTER Remove screws retaining drive cover and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing (See Fig.
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs. IMPORTANT: BLADEBOLTISHEATTREATED.IF BOLTNEEDS REPLACING,REPLACEONLYWlTHAPPROVED BOLTSHOWN IN THE REPAIRPARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. Return mower to upright position.

  • Page 17: Engine Fuel System

    STORAGE ENGINE (See Figs. HANDLE 23 and FUEL SYSTEM You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM DEPOSITS NOTE: The upper handle has an "anti-fold" bracket located FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH on the left side of the handle.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. Water in fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374780 (65RSW21HVA) GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 532183699 1_11 PART DESCRIPTION 817541011 Screw, Tapping #10-24 x .668 532160672 Gear Case, Upper 532057072 Seal 532183908 Drive Shaft 532160818 Bearing, Needle, Thrust 532077881 Bearing 532160817 Washer, Thrust...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374780 (65RSW21HVA)
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374780 (65RSW21HVA) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob 532186003 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 532183447 532065322 Door, Discharge Chute Hairpin Cotter 532186001 532183483 Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag 532183478 Spring, Door, Discharge Chute 532185228 Rod, Door, Discharge Chute Grassbag 532183445 532183481...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374780 (65RSW21HVA) _359...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374780 (65RSW21HVA) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532185312 532188291 Drive Control Assembly, Complete Spring, Torsion 532175098 Pawt (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 532188279 812000058 Cover, Drive Control, Top E-Ring 532187353 532175103 Gear Pulley, Drive Control 532185964 532175105...
  • Page 24 Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty ser- SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA'S OBLIGATIONS UNDERTHEWARRANTY vice. This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and com pleta _ame and address of the selling dealer.

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