Husqvarna 5521CHV - Manuals

Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers; SAFETY RULES

2 Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY RULES I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and fol...

Page 3 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/depar tment. We ...

Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOW ER; TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

4 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. IMPORTANT : THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those p...

Page 5 - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION

5 KNOW YOUR 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. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our r...

Page 6 - HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED; TO CONVERT MOWER

6 HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per-formance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do...

Page 8 - TO STOP ENGINE; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

8 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 8) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over- fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. CA...

Page 9 - MOWING TIPS; MULCHING MOWING TIPS

9 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mowe...

Page 10 - LUBRICATION CHART; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE

10 ➁ ENGINE OIL ➀ HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS ➀ REAR DOOR HINGE ➀ MULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN ➀ WHEEL ADJUSTER (ON EACH WHEEL) LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE ➀ SPRAY LUBRICANT ➁ SEE “ENGINE” IN MAINTENANCE SECTION Check for Loose FastenersClean / Inspect Grass Catcher *Check TiresCheck Drive Wheels ***...

Page 11 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; GRASS CATCHER

11 MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check ...

Page 12 - AIR FILTER; CLEANING; CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER; ENGINE; LUBRICATION

12 MAINTENANCE 5. Fill engine with oil. The engine oil capacity is 18.5 oz. If oil is not com plete ly drained from engine, you may not need the entire container of a 20 oz. bottle of oil. Slowly pour 3/4 of the oil from the container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine. 6. Wait one minute to a...

Page 13 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

13 MOWING POSITION MOWING POSITION HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION HANDLE BRACKET HAIRPIN COTTER MOUNTING PIN FIG. 15 LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear defl ector, attached between the rear wheels of your mo...

Page 14 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER

14 STORAGE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT : IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS...

Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

15 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark pl...