Husqvarna 55R21 HV Owner's Manual For Parts 532 19 08-72 Rev. 3 05.03.04 BY and Service, call 1-800-448-7543 Printed in U.S.A.
i_ Safe Operation SAFETY RULES Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDS 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.
WARNING: Battery posts,terminals and portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! ALERT!!! YOUR Look for this BECOME symbol to point out imSAFETY IS INVOLVED. lead compounds, chemicals known to related and the Stateaccessories of California contain to causelead cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
ASSEMBLY Read these instructionsand this manual in itsentirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER LOWER HANDLE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted 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: Ifvinyl bindingsare 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 may appear on your lawn mower or in literature their meaning. supplied with the product.
OPERATION I I =,_.-'== in severe eye damage. Always wear glasses or eye shields while into operating yourwhich lawn can mower or The operation of any lawn mower cansafety result in foreign objects thrown the eyes, result performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles. HOWTO ENGINE USEYOUR LAWN MOWER 2. SPEED 3. The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
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 BEFORE STARTING TO EMPTYGRASS CATCHER (See Figs.10-11) 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher. ADD OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13) Yourlawnmower is shipped withoutoil inthe engine. Fortype and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. FRONT HANDLE OPEN m I I ROUND 1. STARTER Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower using both front and rear handles. 3.
OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • MOWING TIPS (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 REPORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 USE USE HOURS ORSEASOH HOURS STORAGE _ 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 AIR FILTER Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See the maintenance section of your engine manual. OIL (See Fig.
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. Remove screws retaining drive cover and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing (See Fig. 18). HOUSING HOLE CRANKSHAFT TAB BLADE ADAPTER HARDENED WASHER SCREWS DEBRIS LOCK- SCRE_ LAWN MOWER TRAILING EDGE BOLT FIG. 20 7.
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 su re the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine as shown (See Fig. 20).
STORAGE HANDLE (See ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Figs. 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 POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 1. 2. Clean/replace air filter. Fill fuel tank. 3. 4. Water in fuel. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Spark plug wire is disconnected. Bad spark plug. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. Control bar in released position. Control bar defective. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. Connect wire to plug. Replace spark plug.
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SERVICE 23 NOTES
6 Husqvarna WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1: UMITED WARRANTY SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS Huegvarna Forest & Garden Company ("Husqvarna") warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the '_Narranty 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,
