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- Page 1 6 Husqvarna 917.374781 (65RSW21HVB) Owner's Manual 532188686 Rev. 2 10.17.03 Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT:THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDSAND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. •...
- Page 3 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 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in itsentirety befo re you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. OPERATOR PRESENCE "-----._ CONTROL BAR IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. LOWER HANDLE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship-...
- 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: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water...
- Page 6 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 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result i in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
- Page 8 OPERATION (See Figs. TO CONVERT MOWER 7 thru Your lawn mowerwas shipped readyto be used as a mulcher. To convert to rear bagging or side discharging: REAR BAGGING GRASS • Remove knob secudng 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. 1. Grass catcher, discharge chute and side discharge deflector removed.
- Page 10 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK ADD OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13) Yourlawnmowerisshippedwithoutoilin theengine. Fortype and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup. UPPER LIMIT Be surelawnmowerisleveland area around oilfillisclean.
- Page 11 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS LEVER IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE "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 will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
- Page 12 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt/Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
- Page 13 MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inchof 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 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) TO CHANGE ENGINE NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oit, 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 B ELT 18 th ru 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 boll turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs. IMPORTANT:BLADEBOLTIS HEATTREATED. I F BOLTNEEDS _BOLT REPLACING,REPLACEONLYWITHAPPROVEDBOLTSHOWN IN THE REPAIRPARTSSECTION OF THIS MANUAL. Return mower to upright position.
- Page 17 STORAGE ENGINE (See Figs. HANDLE 23 and FUEL SYSTEM You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM 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 POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. 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 917.374781 (65RSW21HVB) GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 532183699 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 532850848...
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374781 (65RSW21HVB)
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374781 (65RSW21HVB) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob 532188513 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 532183447 532065322 Door, Discharge Chute Hairpin Cotter 532188499 532183483 Spring, Door, Discharge Chute Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag 532183478 532188367 Rod, Door, Discharge Chute G rassbag 532183445 532183481...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374781 (65RSW21HVB) 19_20_ •...
- Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374781 (65RSW21HVB) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532185312 532188291 Drive Control Assembly, Complete Spring, Torsion 532175098 Pawl (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 812000058 532188279 Cover, Drive Control, Top E-Ring 532187353 532175103 Gear Pulley, Drive Control 532185964 532175105...
- Page 24 The fit of the protective apparel/boot is not filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company, This card should be mailed within ten (10) days covered under warranty. from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate posbsale service.