Husqvarna 917 375940 Owner's Manual 532 1965-29 01,21.
A IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING SAFETY RULES Practices for Walk-Behind Safe Operation MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS Mowers A AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
• • • • • • • Neverrefuelthemachineindoors, Neverstorethemachine orfuelcontainer wherethere is anopenflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchas a water heateroronotherappliances, Never fillcontainers insideavehicle, onatruckortrailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainers on thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
ASSEMBLY 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 SHIPPEDWlTHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR MOWING POSITION Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
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.
OPERATION 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. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
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, 2. Turn nut on underside of drive control to increase drive speed. ENGINE SPEED 3. Operatemowertotestdrivespeed.
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. • • NOTE: Be sure round door of discharge chute rests on grass catcher as shown, • Mower is now ready for rear bagging operation. • Toconvert to mulching operation, remove grass catcher and discharge chute.
OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER (See Figs. 10-11 ) 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher. I & / FRONT HANDLE OPEN ROUND oil, or it will smoke heavily from the mufCAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with fler on startup.
OPERATION TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING • IMPORTANT: To stop engine, release operator presence control bar, To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ....
MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance, BLADE ADAPTER TRAILING EDGE 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, DRIVE WHEELS WASHER Check rear drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely. LOCK WASHER The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc.
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, CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge.They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 2. 1. 3. LAWN Make sure the blade and stop all moving Release control bar and engine.parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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, Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter. 4, 5, 6. 7, LOW HIGH BRACKET Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine as shown (See Fig.
STORAGE HANDLE (See ENGINE Figs. 22 and 23) You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage, FUEL SYSTEM 1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. IMPORTANT: 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.
PROBLEM Does not start TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3, Stale fuel, 4, Water in fuel, 5, 6, 7. 8. 9, 10. 11, 12, Loss of power Spark plug wire is disconnected, Bad spark plug. Loose blade or broken blade adapter, Control bar in released position. Control bar defective, Fuel valve lever (if equipped) in OFF position, Weak battery (if equipped), Disconnected battery connector (if equipped).
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ROTARY KEY NO. PART NO. 532 19 70-12 i& 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 812 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 532 873 532 532 532 19 57-61 18 73-53 19 00-37 19 57-62 18 16-98 18 70-97 18 62-97 19 70-11 19 69-56 18 45-71 00 00-12 18 34-50 18 71-20 18 82-94 1941-24 19 68-22 16 34-09 19 41-28 13 20-04 19 37-91 18 81-52 14 52-12 93 05-00 19 65-42 16 60-43 16 08-29 LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION KEY NO.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NUMBER - - PART NUMBER 91 7.375940 532 18 82-94 ................. 12 3 10 7 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 -- PART NO.
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Husqvarna SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY SECTION Husqvama Forest & Garden Company ("Husqvama") warrants Husqvama 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: _ifetime,Warranty: ela proauct.
