Husqvarna 55B21HV - 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 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 1.0 Quartsand Type: (Unleaded Regular Only) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W-30 Oil Capacity: 18.5 Ounces Spark Plug: NGK BPR6ES (Gap: .030") Valve Clearance: Intake: 0.015 mm (± 0.04 mm) Exhaust: 0.020 mm Blade Bolt Torque: 36-44 ft. lbs. (49-60 N-m) CONG...

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

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 - TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

5 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER(See Figs. 3 and 4) 1. Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. Make sure the rear handle is on top (the same side as the front handle) and the strap is on the bottom. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE : If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a f...

Page 6 - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION

6 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 7 - HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

7 BLADE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) CAUTION: When the blade control is engaged, the blade turns. When the blade control is disengaged, the blade stops. • Your lawn mower has a blade/brake clutch fastened to the engine crank shaft, which starts or stops the blade. To start the blade, hold the operator prese...

Page 10 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; TO STOP ENGINE

10 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muf-fl er on ...

Page 11 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; MOWING TIPS

11 • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the fi rst cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to...

Page 12 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; BEFORE EACH USE

12 ➁ ENGINE OIL ➀ HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS ➀ REAR DOOR HINGE ➀ MULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN Check for Loose FastenersClean / Inspect Grass Catcher *Check TiresCheck Drive Wheels ***Clean Lawn Mower ****Clean under Drive Cover ***Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***Check / Sharpen / Replace BladeLubricatio...

Page 13 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; GRASS CATCHER; ENGINE; LUBRICATION

13 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 rear drive w...

Page 14 - CLEANING; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

14 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Replace the air fi lter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst. Ser vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See the main te nance section of your engine manual....

Page 16 - ENGINE SPEED; STORAGE

16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Reattach debris shield to housing with screw previ- ously removed. Be sure tab of debris shield is in gap of housing. 4. Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade wit...

Page 17 - FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER

17 HANDLE (See Figs. 25 and 26) You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. 1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. 2. Remove the two (2) handle knobs and carriage bolts on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle as se...

Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

18 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 plug wire is disconnected...