Husqvarna 961430097 - Manuals

Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers; SAFETY RULES; IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

2 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and certai...

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

3 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 3ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 4OPERATION ..............

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

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 pa...

Page 5 - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR –; DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS –; STARTER HANDLE –; 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 Husqv...

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

6 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me di um position is best for most lawns. • To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to ward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your re quire men...

Page 7 - NOTE; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

7 OPERATION 3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE : Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. FIG. 9 GRASS CATCHER FRAME HANDLE BAG HANDLE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For...

Page 8 - MOWING TIPS; MULCHING MOWING TIPS; TO START ENGINE

8 MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty. OPERATION • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be nec es sary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort...

Page 9 - BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE

9 LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodi...

Page 10 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; Use only a replacement blade

10 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 11 - GRASS CATCHER; ENGINE; LUBRICATION

11 MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or de te - ri o ra tion. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with ap proved replace-ment catcher shown in the Repair ...

Page 12 - MUFFLER; CLEANING

12 CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as ker o sene, are not to be used to clean car tridge. They may cause de te ri o ra tion of the cartridge. Do not oil car tridge. Do not use pres sur ized air to clean or dry car tridge. 4. Install cartridge, then replace cover. WATER WASHOUT FEATURE (See Fig. 17...

Page 13 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

13 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 mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the...

Page 14 - STORAGE

14 TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 18) The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi-tions - adjust to height that suits you. 1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle. 2. While holding handle assembly, remove knob and car riage bolt from opposite side, align hole in hand...

Page 15 - FUEL SYSTEM; OTHER

15 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. ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SE...

Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

16 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...