Husqvarna 540, 400, 460, 500, 546 Instruction Manual

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people well away from the danger area!

Risk of hand and feet injury.

plug before undertaking any maintenance work.

Shelter from rain and humidity.

Maintenance lever

Type

Weight

putat ng hands and feet and throwing objects.Failure to

Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

Never allow children or people un familiar with the

Never mow while people, especially children, or pets

Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible

for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or

their property.

While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.

- Store fuel in containers specifically de signed for this

- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refue-

- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove

the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is

- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but

- Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.

Replace faulty silencers.

Before using, always visually inspect to see that the

On multibladed machines, take care as rotating one

Do not operate the engine in a confined space where

Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where

feasible.

Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

Walk, never run.

For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of

Exercise extreme caution when changing direction

Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the

Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for

transportation when cross ing surfaces other than grass,

Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or

without safety de vic es, for example defl ectors and/or

Do not change the engine governor settings or over-

Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting

the engine.

Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully

the blade.

Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or

Do not start the engine when standing in front of the

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Never pick up or carry lawnmower while the engine

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:

- before cleaning blockages or un clog ging chute;

- before checking, cleaning or work ing on the lawn-

- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower

for damage and make repairs before re starting and

- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check

Stop the engine:

- whenever you leave the lawnmower;

- before refuelling.

Reduce the throttle setting during en gine shut down

the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.

Go slow when using a trailing seat.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclo-

To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,

Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or dete-

Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done

SAFETY RULES

Always operate with the deflector or grasscatcher in the correct position.

Always stop the engine before removing the grasscatcher or adjusting the height of cut.

Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the grass discharge chute while

the engine is running.

which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing,

the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.

ASSEMBLY OF GRASS CATCHER

ASSEMBLY

MULCHING CAP INSERTION

To cut the grass with the mulching system (no grass collection), lift the rear deflector panel and insert the cap

ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT

ASSEMBLY

Assembly deflector ,only for the models with this equipment (Fig.C

ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLES

ASSEMBLY

WHEEL

CAUTION:

engine before use

when the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever

- pos.13) on START

while starting and using the machine (it operates the

Press the fuel-enrichment pump (23) located on the

the user instruction manual of the engine.

MANUAL STARTING: (While holding the engine stop



Hold the engine start-grip (11) and pull the starter rope

firmly towards you to its full extent.

ELECTRICAL STARTING: (While holding the engine



Insert the plug (G) in the socket (H) on the engine.

Turn the ignition key (17) or push the button (25) ,only

for the models with this equipment

as the engine is started.

When leaving the machine for any period of time always

To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert

the automatic advance gear.

the models where it is included only).

There are 3 speed settings.

1°~ 0,6 m/s

2°~ 0,9 m/s

3°~ 1,2m/s

engine is running.

Release the clutch han-

With engine running, pull the handle (14) towards the bar

WARNING!

the blade stops while the motor continues

running.

To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert

the automatic advance gear.

the models where it is included only).

1°~ 0,6 m/s

2°~ 0,9 m/s

3°~ 1,2m/s

Lift up the clutch

engine is running.

Release the clutch han-

ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH CABLE

AUTOMATIC ADVANCEMENT

the pinion (24) and the gear (25) must be kept

To carry out this check, you must remove the wheel (26)

MAINTENANCE

For a four stroke engine, check the oil level and change

the oil when dirty. For further explanation, see ENGINE

Frequently check the mower and ensure that all grass

Never clean the mower by pouring water over it: this may

Take care, the exhaust muffler may be very hot.

Frequently remove the wheel screws clean whith pe-

troleum and oil before replacing. Ball bearings must be

Frequently check the blade for damage.

The lawn mower must be checked by a SERVICE

Cleaning under the bodywork

With machine at a standstill and off.

- Attach fitting (28) on the deck to the water supply tap.

Turn on the tap.

- start up the motor (blade in rotation), allowing it to

warm up for a few minutes.

- at the end of cleaning switch off the motor, turn off the

tap, detach the tube from the deck connection..

To remove the blade (29) unscrew the screw

Check the conditions of the blade-support (31), the

washer (32), the key (33) and the washer (34) and

When reassembling, make sure that the key (33) is cor-

To remove the blade (35) unscrew the two screws

Check the condition of the blade and replace any parts

that are damaged, re-assemble using two screws (36)

which must be torqued to 5,34 Kgm (52,4Nm).

Before starting the motor for the first time, you

to 3 hours.

for 24 hours.

When starting, don’t keep trying to start for more than

IMPORTANT

for 24-36 hours.

Those batteries marked with a “crossed out

waste disposal bin” and bearing the chemical

The user is legally obliged to take the used

them to the retailer.

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Gaustadalleen 30 - PO Box 73 Blindern

0314 OSLO - Norway

Technical Manager

within the guarantee period,

Outdoor Products,

through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the

tear.

Outdoor Products.

f) The machine has not been used for hire.

This guarantee is additional to, and in no way diminishes

the customers statutory rights.

this Operator’s Manual and understand how to operate

with the instructions and recommendations contained in

this Operator’s Manual.

ts and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and

Outdoor Products does not accept liability

Outdoor Products, or by the

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