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Owner's
Manual
Husqvarna
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
160 cc Honda Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.384500
• EspaSol, p. 19
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Husqvarna,
Charlotte, NC 28269
Visit our website: www.husqvama.com
U.S.A.
Warranty ...................................................
4
Safety Rules ..........................................
2-3
Product Specifications
..............................
5
Assembly / Pre-Operation
........................
6
Operation .............................................
7-10
Maintenance
Schedule ...........................
11
Maintenance
......................................
Service and Adjustments
...................
Storage ..............................................
Troubleshooting
.................................
Repair Parts .......................................
11-14
14-15
15-16
16-17
34-39
IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
_i, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means
CAUTIONN!
BECOME ALERTH!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
AWARNING:
In order to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
AWARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
_,WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories
contain lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash
hands after handling.
CAUTION:
Muffler and other engine
parts become
extremely
hot during operation
and
remain
hot after engine
has stopped.
To avoid
severe
burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
• Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible
individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions,
to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could
be picked up and thrown by blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial
foot wear.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always Iookdown and behind before and while moving backwards.
• Never direct discharged
material toward
anyone.
Avoid
discharging
material
againstawall
or obstruction.
Material may
richochet back toward the operator. Stop
the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other
safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer's
instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories.
Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment,
before cleaning
the mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait
until the blade comes to complete stop
before removing grass catcher.
• Mowonly in daylight orgood artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled
mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wearsafety goggles or safetyglasses with side shields when operating mower.
II. SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe
injury. All slopes require extra caution. If
2 you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
• Mow acrossthe face of slopes: never
up anddown. Exerciseextremecaution
when changingdirectionon slopes.
• Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
• Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps.Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs,ditchesor
embankments.The operatorcould lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessivelysteep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could causeslipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccur ifthe operatoris
notalerttothepresenceofchildren.Children
are often attractedto the machineand the
mowingactivity.Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible
adult.
• Be alert and turn machine
enter the area.
off if children
• Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate machine.
• Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. SAFE
HANDLING
OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• 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 containers inside a vehicle, on
•
•
•
•
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
Remove gas-powered
equipment
from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground.
If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment
with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete.
Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL
SERVICE
• Never run machine
inside a closed
area.
• Never make adjustments
or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment
bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to coot before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment
if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments
while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components
are subject to
wear, damage,
and deterioration,
which
could expose moving parts or allow objects
to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with manufacturer's
recommended
parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
AWARNING:
This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or
grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Husqvarna or
other authorized service center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
SECTION
1:
Husqvarna
LIMITED
Forest
WARRANTY
& Garden
Company
(4)Additional
continued
("Husqvarna")
warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser
to be free from defects in material and workmanship
from the date of purchase for the "Warranty Period" of
the product as set forth below:
2 YEAR
NON-COMMERCIAL
WARRANTY:
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
AS PROVIDED
UNDER
THIS WARRANTY
IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF
THE PURCHASER.
HUSQVARNA
SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
ON THESE PRODUCTS
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED
BY APPLICABLE
LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF
MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ON THESE PRODUCTS
IS LIMITED
IN DURATION
TO THE WARRANTY
PERIOD AS
DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT. HUSQVARNA
RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO
CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE
Auto-
matic Mower, Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden
tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, chain saws,
trimmers, brushcutters,
clearing saws, snow blowers,
handheld blowers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers,
electrical products and power-assist
collection systems
for noncommercial,
nonorofessional
noninstitutional
or
nonincome
producinq
use, except
as herein
stated.
Emission control system components
necessary
comply with CARB-TIER-II
and EPA regulations.
to
PRODUCT WITHOUT
NOTICE, AND DOES NOT
ASSUME OBLIGATION
TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY
MANUFACTURED
PRODUCTS.
Husqvarna
Safety Apparel
carries a 90-day warranty
from the date of the customer's original purchase for
defects in material and workmanship.
Normal wear,
tear or abuse is not covered under warranty. Product
must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim
form. All care and maintenance
instructions
must be
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental
or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
followed as stated by the manufacturer
on the care
label. The fit of the protective apparel/boot
is not
covered under warranty.
SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA'S
THE WARRANTY
OBLIGATIONS
SECTION
UNDER
SECTION
RANTY
3: ITEMS
or workmanship
NOT COVERED
BY THIS
4: EXCEPTIONS
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operator's
manual. Should an operational
problem
or failure occur, the product should not be used, but
delivered as is to an authorized
Husqvarna dealer for
evaluation.
Proof of purchase, as explained in section
6, rests solely with the customer.
during
WAR-
The following items are not covered by this warranty:
(1)Normal customer maintenance
items which become
worn through normal regular use, including, but
not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs,
filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw
chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines;
(2) Natural discoloration
of material due to ultraviolet
light;
(3)Lawn and garden attachments
are covered by a
third party which gives a warranty, all claims for
warranty should be sent to the manufacturer;
and
(4)Emission
Control System components
necessary
to which are manufactured
by third party engine
manufacturer.
SECTION
5: CUSTOMER
The product must exhibit reasonable
care, maintenance, operation, storage and general upkeep as
written in the maintenance
section of the Owner's/
Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components
without charge for parts or labor if a component
fails
because of a defect in material
the warranty period.
damage to parts or components
due to
use occurring after any of the above.
SECTION 6: PROCEDURE
CONSIDERATION
TO OBTAIN
WARRANTY
It is the Owner's and Dealer's responsibility
certain that the Warranty Registration
Card
filled out and mailed to Husqvarna
Forest &
Company. This card should be mailed within
to make
is properly
Garden
ten (10)
days from the date of purchase in order to confirm
warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.
the
Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized
Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty service.
This proof must include date purchased,
model number, serial number, and complete name and address of
the selling dealer.
LIMITATIONS
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product
believed to be defective must be delivered to an
This warranty shall be inapplicable
to defects resulting
from the following:
(1)Accident,
abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect,
including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust,
authorized Husqvarna
dealer in a timely manner, no
later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational
problem or failure. The product must be delivered at
corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect
storage or use habits;
(2)Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accor-
the owner's expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are
not covered by this warranty. An authorized Husqvarna
dealer can be normally located through the "Yellow
dance with the Owner's/Operator's
manual or
instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna;
(3)Alterations
or modifications
that change the
intended use of the product or affects the product's
Pages" of the local telephone
1-800-HUSKY62
for a dealer
directory or by calling
in your area.
HUSQVARNA
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
531 83 81-23 2002
performance,
operation, safety, or durability, or
causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws; or:
4
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline
Capacity
/ Type:
1.0 Quarts
(Unleaded
Oil Capacity:
18.5 Ounces
Oil Type (API SG-SL):
SAE 30 (above
Spark Plug (Gap:
NGK BPR6ES
Valve
Clearance
.030")
(+ 0.04 mm):
Blade Bolt Torque:
Intake:
35-40
Regular)
32°F) or SAE 10W-30
0.015 mm;
Exhaust:
0.020 mm
ft. Ibs.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing.
Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
These accessories
were available when this lawn mower was produced.
They are not
shipped
with your mower. They are also available at most Husqvarna
retailers and
service centers.
Some of these accessories
may not apply to your lawn mower.
LAWN
MOWER
PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING
DEFLECTORS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
STABILIZER
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
GRASS
CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
BELTS
SPARK PLUGS
AIR FILTERS
BLADES
BLADE ADAPTERS
WHEELS
ENGINE OIL
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower,
IMPORTANT:
This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled
for
shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and
proper operation of your lawn mower, all
parts and hardware you assemble must be
tightened securely.
Use the correct tools
as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE
LAWN
MOWER
MOWING
POSITION
Operator
I
control bar
Upper
handle
UP
Handle
knob
Lower handle
FROM
CARTON
TO ASSEMBLE
1.
Remove loose parts included with
mower.
Cut down two end corners of carton
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
and lay end panel down flat.
Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
Roll lawn mower out of carton and
of the bag top.
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
2.
3.
4.
check carton thoroughly
loose parts.
GRASS
CATCHER
for additional
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD
HANDLE
IMPORTANT:
Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position.
2. Remove protective
padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
Vinyl
bindings
TO INSTALL
Frame
opening
ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to
be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging,
see "TO CONVERT
MOWER" in the Operation section of this
manual.
KNOW YOUR LAWN
MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S
MANUAL AND ALL 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.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower
product.
Learn and understand
their meaning.
CAUTION
OR WARNING
ENGINE
ON
ENGINE
OFF
FAST
SLOW
CHOKE
or in literature
FUEL
supplied
OIL
with the
DANGER, KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY
- Operator presence control bar
knob
Starter
handle
Gasoline filler cap
Fuel valve lever
Grass
Spark plug
Air filter
Engine oil ca
with dipstick
Muffler
Mulcher door
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
IMPORTANT:
This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT
OIL OR GASOLINE
in the engine.
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind
power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards
American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety
mission.
The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar - must
be held down to the handle to start the
engine.
Release
to stop the engine.
Mulcher
door
- allows conversion
discharging
or bagging operation.
Starter handle - used for starting
of the
Com-
to
engine.
The operationof any lawn
SAFETY
GLASSES
mowercan result in foreign
objectsthrowninto the
eyes,which can result in
severeeye damage.Always
wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile
operatingyour lawn moweror performing
any adjustmentsor repairs.We recommenda standardsafetyglasses or wide
vision safetymask wornover spectacles.
HOW
TO USE
ENGINE
YOUR
LAWN
To convert to mulching or discharging
operation,
remove grass catcher and
close rear door.
Pivot pins
Rear
Grass
catcher
handle
MOWER
SPEED
Engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance.
It is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
_CAUTION:
Federal regulations
require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the
risk of blade contact injury. Do not under
any circumstances
attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST
CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements.
Medium position is
best for most lawns.
•
To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements.
Be
sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positioned
between the plate tabs.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
SIDE DISCHARGING
• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed
and mulcher door must be closed.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN
CONVERTING
YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING
1. Rear door closed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Grass catcher installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING
1. Rear door closed.
Lever
MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped
used as a mulcher. To convert
or discharging:
/
ready to be
to bagging
Open mulcher door
REAR BAGGING
• Lift rear door of the lawn mower
and
place the grass catcher frame hooks
onto the door pivot pins.
-
2. Discharge deflector installed.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without rear door closed, clipping deflector
or approved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with the
rear door removed or propped open.
Plate tab
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
TO CONVERT
-\
Catcher frame hook
Install
discharge
8 deflector
87 octane.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
A CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
_lb CAUTION:
Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
of an engine while in storage.
To
MOWERISNOWREADYFOR system
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
DISCHARGING
OPERATION
should be emptied before storage of 30
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame handle.
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season.
See Storage Instructions for
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
additional information.
Never use engine
or
carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel
3. Empty clippings from bag.
tank
or
permanent
damage
may
occur.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptyADD
GASOLINE
ing; it will cause unnecessary
wear.
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" -_
_
BEFORE
STARTING
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower
is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
A CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower
is level.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick
from spout.
3. You recieve a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
4. Insert and tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
A CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
xar
an open flame.
CAUTION:
Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See Storage Instructions
for additional information.
Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent
damage may occur.
Oil fill cap /
di
if needed.
Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season.
You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions.
See "TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom
of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
Upper
9 mark
mark
Gasoline
filler cap
TO STOP
ENGINE
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with use
• To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. Wait until blade and
all moving parts have stopped and turn
fuel valve to OFF position if you do not
intend to restart the engine soon.
TO START
and catchers will collect less grass. To
prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.
• Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.
This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life.
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. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON position.
2. Move choke lever to ON (N)
position.
3. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope
to snap back.
NOTE: The choke lever automatically
begins moving to the OFF position when
operator presence control bar is held
down to handle.
MULCHING
• The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into
the grass and not be noticed. Also, the
mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to
provide nutrients for the lawn. Always
mulch with your highest engine (blade)
speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and
interferes with the mulching action. The
best time to mow your lawn is the early
afternoon.
At this time the grass has
dried, yet the newly cut area will not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so that the lawn mower
cuts off only the top one-third
of the
grass blades.
If the lawn is overgrown
it
will be necessary to raise the height of cut
to reduce pushing effort and to keep from
overloading the engine and leaving clumps
of mulched grass. For extremely
heavy
grass, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
Fuel valve lever
MOWING
TIPS
Do not use de-thatcher
blade attachments
on your mower. Such
attachments
are hazardous, will damage
your mower and could void your warranty.
• Under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing effort
and to keep from overloading
the engine
and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
It may also be necessary to reduce
ground speed and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut by overlapping
previously
cut path and mow slowly.
• For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions,
the engine speed should
be set in the FAST position.
TIPS
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. See "CLEANING"
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
OFF
A CAUTION:
MOWING
1/3
•
10
Certain types of grass and grass
conditions may require that an area be
mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings.
When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular)
to
the first cut path.
Change your cutting pattern from week
to week. Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next
week. This will help prevent matting
and graining of the lawn.
BEFORE
EACH
USE
SCHEDULE
Check
I
EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25HOURS
OR SEASON
EVERY
100
HOURS
BEFORE
STORAGE
for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass
_
AFTER
EACH
USE
Check
Catcher*
Tires
N Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ....
M
Clean
under Drive Cover
O
Check
Drive Belt / Pulleys
_
Check
/ Sharpen
R
Lubrication
Clean and Recharge
Check
v'
v'
***
v'
v'3
***
/ Replace
Blade
Battery
**
vl
Engine Oil level
Change Engine Oil
N Clean Air Filter
v'
_
Inspect
Muffler
N
Replace
Spark
Replace
Air Filter Paper Cartridge
v'
Plug
v'
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
* (if so equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled
mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
GENERAL
1
2
3
4
5
-
Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
Charge 48 hours at end of season.
And after each 5 hours of use.
LUBRICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
CHART
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 unit as instructed in this manual.
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Engine oil
Some adjustments
will need to be made
periodically
to properly maintain your unit.
Mulcher
door hinge
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described
in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
Rear door
hinge
• At least once a year, replace the spark
plug, clean or replace air filter element
and check blade for wear. A new spark
plug and clean/new air filter element
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance
schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE
EACH
USE
Handle bracket mounting pins
_ Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel
bearings.
Viscous
lubricants
will
attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
LU BRICATION
the self-lubricating
must be lubricated,
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
11graphite
bearings. If you feel they
use only a dry, powdered
type lubricant
sparingly.
LAWN
IMPORTANT:
MOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be kept
sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
A CAUTION:
Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer
of
your mower. Using a blade not approved
by the manufacturer
of your mower is
hazardous, could damage your mower and
void your warranty.
TO REMOVE
1.
2.
BLADE
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor
are up.
Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
3.
5.
Remove blade and attaching hardware
(bolt, lock washer and hardened washer).
TO REPLACE
1.
2.
3.
4.
•
BLADE
Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine.
Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
The recommended
tightening torque is
35-40 ft. Ibs.
Blade adapter
Ke
If bolt needs replacing, replace only with
approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual.
TO SHARPEN
BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend
sharpening the blade - but if you do, be sure
the blade is balanced.
An unbalanced
blade will cause eventual damage to lawn
mower or engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail into
a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of
the straight nail exposed. Place center
hole of blade over the head of the nail.
If blade is balanced, it should remain in
a horizontal position. If either end of the
blade moves downward,
sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balanced.
GRASS CATCHER
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
• Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration.
Through normal
use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual.
Give the lawn
mower model number when ordering.
ENGINE
Maintenance,
repair, or replacement
of the
emission control devices and systems, which
are being done at the customers
expense,
may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment
or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized
engine manufacturer's
service outlet.
LU BRICATION
Use only high quality detergent
oil rated
with API service
classification
SG-SL.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity g fade according
to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY
GRADES
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