Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Wash; SAFETY RULES
2 Warranty ................................................... 2Safe ty Rules ..........................................2-4Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions .............................. 5Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6Op er a tion .............................................7-11Main...
Page 3 - IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 DO: • Mow across the face of slopes: nev er up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. DO NOT: • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. Th...
Page 4 - WARRANTY
4 WARRANTY SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: 2 YEAR NON-COMMER...
Page 5 - Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; They are not; They are also available at most Husqvarna retailers and
5 Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion J19LM or RJ19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs. • The model and serial numbers w...
Page 6 - TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
6 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of...
Page 7 - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; OPERATION
7 Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the locati...
Page 8 - HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
8 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Turn nut on underside of drive control to increase drive speed. 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. Readjust as required. 4. If condition fails to improve after the above steps (forward speed remains the same), your drive belt i...
Page 9 - NOTE; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; ADD OIL
9 Open mulcher door Discharge defl ector Mulcher plug SIDE DIS CHARG ING • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge open ing of mower. • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge defl ector under door as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bag...
Page 10 - TO STOP ENGINE; MOWING TIPS; ADD GASOLINE
10 NOTE: Initial oil fi ll requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 20 oz.4. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • Change the...
Page 11 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; IMPORTANT; • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.; MAINTENANCE
11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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 t...
Page 12 - GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART; LAWN MOWER; TIRES; Use only a replacement blade
12 GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to pr...
Page 13 - ENGINE
13 4. 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 : Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this...
Page 14 - CLEANING; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
14 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL. DO NOT overfi ll, or engine will smoke heavily from the muf-fl er on startup. 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. 9. Re con nect spark plug wire to spark plug. AIR FIL...
Page 16 - STORAGE; HANDLE; ENGINE SPEED
16 your lawn mower to a Husqvarna or other qualifi ed service center for repair and/or ad just ment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Over speed ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engin...
Page 17 - OTHER
17 gum deposits during stor age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min utes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor ...
Page 19 - HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER; REP
36 HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375810 REP AIR P A R T S
Page 27 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 28 - Our Home; Sears Parts and Repair Center.; Your Home; in your home
402548 Rev. 4 05.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A. Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGAR ® (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en français: 1-800-LE-FOYER MC (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement...