Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Key to symbols
2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the mach...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols ............................................................. 2 Steps before using a new lawn mower ........................ 2 CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Pe...
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Personal protection; Cutting cover and protective cover
4 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protection • Hearing protection • Gloves must be worn when required, for example when fitting, inspecting or cleaning cutting attachments. • Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. • Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes. Gen...
Page 5 - Vibration damping system; Muffler; s safety equipment; Checking the brake trigger
English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cover are designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine. This mo...
Page 6 - Cutting equipment; General safety precautions
6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system Check regularly that the vibration damping element is free from cracks. The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cover are designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine. Make sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that there ...
Page 7 - Starting; Fuel safety
English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before use: 1 Check that the engine brake works correctly and is undamaged. See the instructions under the heading Checking the braking effect. 2 Check that all handles and controls are undamaged and free of oil. 3 Check that the anti vibration system works and is not...
Page 8 - General working instructions; Basic safety rules
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions Basic safety rules • Look around you: - To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. - To make sure that none of the above might come into contact with the cutting equipment. • Branches, twigs, ...
Page 10 - What is what on the lawn mower?
10 – English WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower? M48 Pro 1 Handle / handlebar 2 Vibration damper 3 Engine brake handle 4 Starter handle 5 Throttle control/choke control 6 Cutting height control 7 Fuel tank 8 Muffler 9 Spark plug 10 Lower handlebar 11 Oil tank 12 Fuel tap 13 Air filter 14 C...
Page 12 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the handlebar; Dismantling; Assembly
12 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar Take care not to damage the cables and wires when you fold up the handlebar. M48 Pro Lift up the handlebar until the handlebar's upper tubular construction comes directly opposite to the handlebar's lower section. Tighten the knob correctly. M53 S Pro Fold...
Page 13 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Petrol; Engine oil; Fuelling
English – 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel Petrol • Use good quality unleaded or leaded petrol. • Use fuel with a low octane grade. • If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. Engine oil Check the oil level before starting the lawn mower. A too low oil level can caus...
Page 14 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Starting and stopping; Cold engine; Warm engine
14 – English STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Cold engine Ensure the ignition lead sits correctly on the spark plug. Starting: Open the fuel tap. Choke: Set the throttle control in the choke position. Warm engine Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine, but do not set the thr...
Page 15 - Drive
English – 15 STARTING AND STOPPING Drive The model M53 S Pro is a self-propelled machine with the drive on the front wheels. To use the drive on the wheel pull the clutch lever towards you. Stopping Set the throttle control in the idling position. Stop the engine by releasing the engine brake handle...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; Maintenance; Spark plug
16 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessary wear to engine parts. • Excessive fuel consumption. Clean the air filter daily, or m...
Page 17 - Cutter
English – 17 MAINTENANCE Cutter It is important to have a sharp and correctly balanced cutter. Loosen the bolt holding the cutter and leave the cutter at a service workshop at least once a year for grinding and balancing. An appropriate time to do this is after the mowing season has finished. If the...
Page 18 - Drive and gearbox
18 – English MAINTENANCE Drive and gearbox M53 S Pro Ensure the wheels and wheel axles are clean and free from leaves, grass, etc. It is also important to keep clean around the drive gearbox. • Remove the protective cover by unscrewing the screws. • Now guide the protective cover out under the stay ...
Page 19 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
English – 19 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L WA ) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC. Note 2: Vibrations measured according to EN836 : 1997/A2:2001 M48 Pro M53 S Pro Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 3 160 160 Cylin...
Page 20 - EC-declaration of conformity
20 – English TECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Höörs Plåt , Box 76, SE-243 22 Höör, Sweden, tel: +46-413-29600, declares under sole responsibility that the lawn mowers Husqvarna M48 Pro and M53 S Pro from the serial numbers 030600001 and onwards comply with the req...