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 certa...
Page 3 - CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3 • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never refuel the machine indoors.• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances. • Never fill container...
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER; NOTE; TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS; TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER; 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; OPERATION
5 DRIVE COVER 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 adjust- ments. Save this manual for future reference. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQU...
Page 6 - HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
6 BLADE CONTROL (See Fig. 5) CAUTION: When the blade control is engaged, the blade turns. • To start the blade, hold the operator presence control bar down to the handle and push the blade/brake control lever forward until it latches. To stop the blade, release the operator presence control bar. Do ...
Page 7 - CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
7 DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 6) • Self-propelling is controlled by hold ing the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive control lever rearward to the handle. The farther toward the handle the lever is pulled, the faster the unit will travel. • Forward motion will stop whe...
Page 8 - TO CONVERT MOWER
8 OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 10) 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle.2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower han dle. 3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE : Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn...
Page 9 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
9 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING -1. Rear mulcher plug installed.2. Mulcher door closed.FOR REAR BAGGING -1. Rear mulcher plug removed.2. Grass catcher installed.3. Mulcher door closed.FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -1. Rear mulcher plug installed.2. Discharge deflector ...
Page 10 - TO STOP ENGINE; MOWING TIPS; blade attachments. Such attachments; MULCHING MOWING TIPS
10 OPERATION TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, move throttle control lever to STOP position. Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to re start the engine soon. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 14) NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the e...
Page 11 - BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE
11 ENGINE OIL HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS REAR DOOR HINGE MULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN 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...
Page 12 - LAWN MOWER; ENGINE
12 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing 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 wheels...
Page 13 - AIR FILTER; CLEANING; CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire; CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
13 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 17 & 18) NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick...
Page 14 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; ENGINE SPEED; STORAGE
14 CAUTION: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments:1. Release control bar and stop engine.2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER T...
Page 15 - FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower
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
16 Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 5....
Page 17 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 22 - EFFECTIVE JANU
RET AILER W ARRANTY POLICY & PR OCEDURE MANU AL EFFECTIVE JANU ARY 1, 2009 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc (“Husqvarna”) warrants the original purchaser the Husqvarna branded product to which this warranty apply (the “Product”) that the Product shall be free from...