Husqvarna HU700F User Manual - Free PDF Download

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

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; OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR –; OPERATION; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR – must...

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

6 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5) 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- me...

Page 7 - NOTE; TO CONVERT MOWER

7 SIDE DIS CHARG ING (See Fig. 9) • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge open ing of mower. • Open mulcher door and install discharge defl ector un der door as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis charge defl ector mu...

Page 8 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

8 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muf-fl er on startup. ...

Page 9 - MOWING TIPS; MULCHING MOWING TIPS; TO STOP ENGINE

9 ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 10) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over-fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. CAUTION: Wip...

Page 10 - BEFORE EACH USE; MAINTENANCE

10 ➁ ENGINE OIL ➀ HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS ➀ REAR DOOR HINGE ➀ 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 ...

Page 11 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; GRASS CATCHER; ENGINE

11 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 12 - LUBRICATION

12 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Replace the air fi lter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER1. Remove cover. 2. ...

Page 13 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; REAR DEFLECTOR; CLEANING; CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

13 MAINTENANCE WATER WASHOUT FEATURE (See Fig. 17) Your lawn mower is equipped with a fi tting that allows quick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing. To use this feature, proceed as follows: 1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut grass or another hard surface. NOTE: Water, grass and othe...

Page 15 - CARBURETOR; STORAGE

15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTOR...

Page 16 - CYLINDER; OTHER; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL

16 STORAGE CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your...

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...