Husqvarna 55R21 HV Owner's Manual For Parts and Service, call 1-800-448-7543 532 19 04-62 12.30.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.
i_ Safe Operation SAFETY RULES Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers 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. GENERAL • DO NOT: 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.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!H YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED, 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.
ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in itsentirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. OPERATOR PRESENCE----.. CONTROL BAR IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. UPPER LOWER HANDLE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3 and 4) 1. 2. 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. DOOR_ Slip vinyl bindings over frame. GRASS CATCHER 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. 3. Close grass catcher door. NOTE: When fully closed, door will "snap" shut over frame and vinyl bindings.
OPERATION KNOWYOUR 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. These symbols their meaning. may appear on your lawn mower Dr in literature supplied with the product.
OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles. I HOWTO ENGINE USEYOUR LAWN MOWER SPEED 2. Pull out button on underside of drive control, then push it back in. 3. Operate mower to test drive speed.
OPERATION • Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing with knob. • Place rear handle of grass catcher on the crossbar of the lawn mower's lower handle as shown. • Lift the round door of the discharge chute and place the grass catcher into place on the discharge chute. • • Mower is now ready for side discharging operation. To convert to mulching operation, side discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door secured to mower housing with knob.
OPERATION TO EMPTYGRASS 1. CATCHER BEFORE STARTING (See Figs.10-11) Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher. ENGINE ADD OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13) Yourlawnmower isshipped without oilin the engine. Fortype and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. FRONT HANDLE OPEN or it will smoke heavily from the muARk oil, CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with fler on startup.
OPERATION MOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12) • 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. 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.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 USE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * _ Check Check Tires Drive Wheels *** _, Clean Lawn Mower ....
MAINTENANCE To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or watt. 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. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE AIR FILTER OIL (See Fig. 17) ENGINE 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 engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 18-20) 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. HOUSING HOLE CRANKSHAFT TAB BLADE ADAPTER Remove screws retaining drive cover and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing (See Fig. 18). HARDENED WASHER SCREWS DEBRIS LOCK- SCREW LAWN MOWER TRAILING' EDGE BOLT FIG. 20 7. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Reattach debris shield to housing with screw previously removed. Be sure tab of debris shield is in gap of housing. 4. Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter. 5. 6. 7. LOW -HANDLE BRACKET HIGH Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine as shown (See Fig. 20).
STORAGE HANDLE (See Figs. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 23 and 24) You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. 1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. 2. Remove the two (2) handle knobs and carriage bolts on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower. 3. Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or handle brackets for safe keeping.
PROBLEM Does not start TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8. Control bar in released position. 9. Control bar defective. 10. Fuel valve lever (if equipped) in OFF position. 11. Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). Loss of power 1.
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SERVICE 23 NOTES
6 Husqvarna WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS Huegvarna Forest & Garden Company ("Husqvarna') warrants Husqvama product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the '_/arranty Period" of the product as set forth below: 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, c
