Husqvarna 917.37594 - Manual

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 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/depar tment. We ...

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; ENGINE SPEED

7 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 (for- ward speed remains the same), your drive belt is worn and should be re placed. TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See F...

Page 9 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

9 CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muf-fl er on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine....

Page 10 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS

10 TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator presence con trol bar. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. 1. To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) t...

Page 11 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; BEFORE EACH USE

11 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 12 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; GRASS CATCHER; ENGINE; LUBRICATION

12 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 13 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

13 MAINTENANCE Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each fi ve (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the...

Page 14 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

14 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 15 - STORAGE

15 STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. 3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are se- curely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up al...

Page 16 - FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER

16 FIG. 22 MOWING POSITION OPERATOR PRES ENCECONTROL BAR FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE LOWER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB UPPER HANDLE 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 STORAG...

Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

17 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...

Page 23 - SERVICE NOTES