Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding10%ethanol(E10)willvoidtheproductwarranty. Operator’s Manual Owner’s Manual HD775HW / 961430086 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. 532 44 58-68 Rev.
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Husqvarna rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department.
III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. 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 off if children enter the area. • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small children.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ........................................................... 7-11 MAINTENANCE ................................................... 12-16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................... 17-18 STORAGE ............................................................ 19-20 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 21 WARRANTY.......................................................... 22-25 SAFETY RULES .......................................................
ASSEMBLY MOWING POSITION TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see “TO CONVERT MOWER” in the Operation section of this manual. 1 TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1. Remove loose parts included with mower. 2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. 4.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 2 11 12 10 9 3 4 8 5 6 7 Figure 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Drive control levers Operator presence control bar Grass catcher Single point height adjuster Engine oil cap with dipstick Muffler 6 7. Spark plug 8. Housing 9. Air filter 10. Gas filler cap 11. Handle knob 12.
OPERATION OPERATION 2. Forward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or a drive control lever are released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release a drive control lever only. Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self-propelling (Figure 7). NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards, push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels.
OPERATION TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT 2 3 All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. 1. Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move lever forward to desired position. To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear (Figure 9). 4 1 1 Figure 10 1. Grass catcher frame hook 2. Rear door 3. Grass bag bracket 4. Grass catcher handle REAR DISCHARGING (See Fig. 11) 1. Lift the rear door and install the clipping deflector (available accessory) legs into holes of handle brackets as shown (Figure 11).
OPERATION ADD GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL IMPORTANT: 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 (Figure 12). 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.
OPERATION TO START ENGINE MOWING TIPS 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. NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke system. No priming or choking is required before starting. 1. To start engine, hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back (Figure 14).
OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE “CLEANING” IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • • • 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.
MAINTENANCE 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 **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel syste
MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER 4. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine. 5. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 6. 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. lbs. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
MAINTENANCE TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening 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, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.
MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AIR FILTER 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/dipstick; 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 (Figure 20). 4.
MAINTENANCE MUFFLER WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting 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 other debris will drain from beneath the mower housing during the washout process. 2.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2 CAUTION: to avoid serious injury, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2 1 13 3 5 LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suits you. 1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle (Figure 25). 2. While holding handle assembly, remove knob and carriage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob and tighten securely. 3. Align opposite side of handle with same positioning hole and secure with bolt and knob.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER MOWING POSITION When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 3.
STORAGE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Does not start CAUSE 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Loss of power CORRECTION 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 5. Connect wire to plug. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 7.
Consumer Wheeled Products - Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husqvarna® product is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purchase for the applicable Warranty Period shown on Exhibit A. This Limited Warranty may not be transferred to any subsequent purchaser of this Husqvarna® product. Certain components (e.g.
(a) Abrasion to mower decks; (b) Tires damaged by external punctures; (c) Natural discoloration of materials due to ultraviolet light; (d) Damage to cutting equipment by way of contact with, rocks, or other non-approved materials and/or structures; In addition, this Limited Warranty does not cover damages, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse or neglect of the product related to or including any of the following: (e) Failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed
Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart 2012 Product/Component Riding Lawn Tractors: Frame, Chassis, Front Axle Engine* Transmission (if made by Husqvarna/Peerless) Transmission (if third party)** XLS Models only - stamped deck shell. Armor Protected Limited Warranty Fabricated Deck shell. Limited Lifetime Warranty Battery Other Non-Expendable Components Residential Zero Turn Mowers ( RZ Only ) Engine* Transmission ** RZ4623 (967009801 & 967009802) RZ5426 (967003601 & 967003602) - stamped deck shell.
Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart 2012 Consumer (personal, household use only) Product/Component Spreader Robotic Mowers Robotic Mower Battery Parts & Accessories (if purchased) Accessories (e.g., grass catcher, bumper guard accessories, etc. Parts (e.g., belts, blades, etc.
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