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Owner’s Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
7.0 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.375830
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safe ty Rules ..........................................2-3
Warranty...................................................4
Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions .............................. 5
Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................6
Op er a tion.............................................7-11
Maintenance Sched ule...........................12
Maintenance......................................12-15
Ser vice and Ad just ments...................15-16
Stor age..............................................17-18
Trou ble shoot ing .................................18-19
Re pair Parts.......................................38-45
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob-
jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out im por tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal
starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always dis con nect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can not
come in contact with plug.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals known to
the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth
defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
CAUTION: Muffl er and other engine
parts become extremely
hot during operation and
remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the in struc tions, to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could
be picked up and thrown by blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop the ma chine if
anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when bare foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways
wear substantial foot wear.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely nec es sary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material may
richochet back toward the operator. Stop
the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or oth er
safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equip ment, before clean ing
the mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait
until the blade comes to complete stop
before removing grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
fi rm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled mech a nism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine.
• If the equipment should start to vi brate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glasses with side shields when op er at ing mower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe
injury. All slopes require extra caution. If
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
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DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: nev er
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the ma chine and the
Never
mowing activity.
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of an oth er
re spon si ble adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren
enter the area.
• Before and while walking back wards,
look behind and
• Never allow children to operate machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
assume that children
down
for small chil dren.
IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to
cool before refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open fl ame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or
on other appliances.
• Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before fi lling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Never overfi ll fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run machine inside a closed area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation reg u lar ly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are sub ject to
wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, which
could expose moving parts or allow objects
to be thrown. Frequently check com po nents and replace with man u fac tur er’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when ser vic ing them.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest Husqvarna or
other authorized service center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
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WARRANTY
SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY
Husqvarna 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 “Warranty Period” of
the product as set forth below:
2 YEAR NON-COMMERCIAL WARRANTY: Automatic Mower, Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden
tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, chain saws,
trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, snow blowers,
handheld blowers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers,
electrical products and power-assist collection systems
for non com mer cial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or
nonincome producing use, except as herein stated.
Emission control system components necessary to
comply with CARB-TIER-II and EPA regulations.
Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90-day warranty
from the date of the customer’s original purchase for
defects in material and workmanship. Normal wear,
tear or abuse is not covered under warranty. Product
must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim
form. All care and maintenance instructions must be
followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care
label. The fi t of the protective apparel/boot is not
covered under warranty.
SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THE WARRANTY
Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components
without charge for parts or labor if a component fails
because of a defect in material or workmanship during
the warranty period.
SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
The following items are not covered by this warranty:
(1)Normal customer maintenance items which become
worn through normal regular use, including, but
not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs,
fi lters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw
chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines;
(2) Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet
light;
(3) Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a
third party which gives a warranty, all claims for
warranty should be sent to the manufacturer; and
(4)Emission Control System components necessary
to which are manufactured by third party engine
manufacturer.
SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
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,
corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect
storage or use habits;
(2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accor-
dance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or
instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna;
(3) Alterations or modifi cations that change the
intended use of the product or affects the product’s
performance, operation, safety, or durability, or
causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws; or:
(4) Additional damage to parts or components due to
continued use occurring after any of the above.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE PUR CHAS ER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS
DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. HUSQVARNA RE SERVES THE RIGHT TO
CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE
PRODUCT WITHOUT NO TICE, AND DOES NOT
ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY
MANUFACTURED PROD UCTS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
The product must exhibit reasonable care, maintenance, operation, storage and general upkeep as
written in the maintenance section of the Owner’s/
Operator’s manual. Should an operational problem
or failure occur, the product should not be used, but
delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for
evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained in section
6, rests solely with the customer.
SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY
CONSIDERATION
It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make
certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly
fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden
Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10)
days from the date of purchase in order to confi rm the
warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.
Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized
Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty service.
This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and address of
the selling dealer.
To obtain the benefi t of this warranty, the product
believed to be defective must be delivered to an
authorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner, no
later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational
problem or failure. The product must be delivered at
the owner’s expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are
not covered by this warranty. An authorized Husqvarna
dealer can be normally located through the “Yellow
Pages” of the local telephone directory or by calling
1-800-HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area.
HUSQVARNA
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
531 83 81-23 2002
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RC12YC
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
ACCESSORIES
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not
shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Husqvarna retailers and
service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those
parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to com plete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe
and proper operation of your lawn mow er, all parts and hard ware you assemble must be
tightened se cure ly. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TO RE MOVE MOW ER FROM CAR TON
1. Remove loose parts included with
mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down fl at.
3. Remove all packing materials ex cept
padding be tween upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thorougly for ad di tion al
loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOW ER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage con trol cables.
1. Raise lower handle section to operat-
ing position and squeeze the bottom
ends of lower handle towards each
other until the pin in handle can be
inserted into one of the three height
adjustment holes.
2. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle sec tion into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Remove any packing material from
around control bar.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
Operator
presence
control bar
LIFT
UP
MOWING
POSITION
SQUEEZE
Handle
bracket
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
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.
Handle pin
Frame
handle
LIFT
UP
Upper
handle
Handle
knob
Lower handle
Vinyl
bindings
opening
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert mower to
bagging or discharging, see “TO CON VERT MOWER” in the Operation section
of this manual.
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING
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.
Drive
control
lever
Starter
handle
Grass
catcher
Gasoline fi ller cap
Air fi lter
Operator presence control bar
Handle knob
Drive cover
Engine oil cap with dipstick
Spark plug
Muffl er
Housing
Mulcher door
Primer
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com mis sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar – must
be held down to the handle to start the
engine. Release to stop the engine.
Starter handle – used for starting engine.
Mulcher door – allows con ver sion to
discharging or bagging operation.
Drive control lever – used to engage
power-pro pelled forward mo tion of mower.
Primer– pumps additional fuel from the
carburetor to the cylinder for use when
starting a cold engine.
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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 ad just ments or repairs.
We recommend a standard safety glasses
or wide vision safety mask worn over
spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations re quire
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the
risk of blade contact injury. Do not un der
any circumstances attempt to de feat the
func tion of the operator con trol. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator pres ence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.
DRIVE CONTROL
• Self-propelling is controlled by hold-
ing the operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pulling the drive
control lever rearward to the handle.
The farther toward the handle the lever
is pulled, the faster the unit will travel.
• Forward motion will stop when either
the operator presence control bar or
drive control lever are released. To stop
forward motion without stop ping engine,
re lease the drive control lever only. Hold
op er a tor presence control bar down
against handle to con tin ue mowing
without self-propelling.
NOTE: If after releasing the drive control
the mower will not roll backwards, push
the mower forward slightly to disengage
drive wheels.
Operator presence control bar
Drive
control
lever
DISENGAGED
DRIVE
CONTROL
Adjustment
turnbuckle
TO
ENGAGE
DRIVE
CONTROL
DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
Over time, the drive control system may
become “loose”, resulting in decreased
speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive
control housing to increase tension on the
drive cable. Pro ceed as follows:
1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug
wire from spark plug.
2. Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to
increase drive speed.
3. Operate mower to test drive speed.
Readjust as required.
4. If condition fails to improve after the
above steps (forward speed remains
the same), your drive belt is worn and
should be re placed.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements. Me di um position is
best for most lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to ward wheel. Move wheel
up or down to suit your re quire ments. Be
sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned
when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.
Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned between the
plate tabs.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
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TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging
or discharging:
REAR BAGGING
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe
place.
• You can now install the grass catcher or
optional clipping defl ector.
• To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, install mulcher plug into rear
discharge opening of mower.
Discharge defl ector
Mulcher plug
SIDE DIS CHARG ING
• Mulcher plug must be installed into rear
discharge open ing of mower.
• Open mulcher door and install dis charge defl ector under door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulching or bagging
operation, dis charge defl ector must be
removed and mulcher door closed.
Open mulcher door
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1. Rear mulcher plug installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Rear mulcher plug removed.
2. Grass catcher installed.
3. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Rear mulcher plug installed.
2. Discharge defl ector installed.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn
mower with out mulcher plug or ap proved
grass catch er in place. Never at tempt to
op er ate the lawn mow er with the rear door
re moved or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
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Grass
catcher
frame
handle
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl er
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fi ll spout into the engine.
NOTE: Initial oil fi ll requires only 18 oz.
due to residual oil in engine from the
manufacturers 100% quality testing. When
changing oil you may need 20 oz.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Engine oil cap
Primer
Gasoline
fi ller cap
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck.
Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open fl ame.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and for ma tion of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before stor age of 30
days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage In struc tions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator presence con trol bar.
TO START ENGINE
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.
1. To start a cold engine, push primer
three (3) times before trying to start.
Use a fi rm push. This step is not
usually necessary when starting an
engine which has already run for a few
minutes.
2. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the han dle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather over priming may cause
fl ooding and engine will not start. If you do
fl ood engine, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not repeat
priming steps.
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MOWING TIPS
CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher
blade attachments on your mower. Such
attachments are hazardous, will damage
your mower and could void your warranty.
• Under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be nec es sary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing effort
and to keep from overloading the engine
and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
It may also be necessary to re duce
ground speed and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a sec ond time.
• For extremely heavy cutting, re duce the
width of cut by over lap ping previously
cut path and mow slowly.
• For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should
be set in the FAST po si tion.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become fi lled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To
prevent this, reg u lar ly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.
• Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.
This will help engine air fl ow and extend
engine life.
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 clip pings 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 bio de grade quick ly
to provide nu tri ents for the lawn. Always
mulch with your highest engine (blade)
speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and
in ter feres with the mulch ing action. The
best time to mow your lawn is the early
afternoon. At this time the grass has
dried, yet the newly cut area will not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so that the lawn mower
cuts off only the top one-third of the
grass blades. If the lawn is over grown it
will be nec es sary to raise the height of
cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep
from over load ing the engine and leaving
clumps of mulched grass. For ex tremely
heavy grass, reduce your width of cut
by overlapping previously cut path and
mow slowly.
MAX 1/3
• Certain types of grass and grass
con di tions may re quire that an area be
mulched a second time to com pletely
hide the clip pings. When doing a sec ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to
the fi rst cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week
to week. Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next
week. This will help prevent matting and
graining of the lawn.
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MAINTENANCE
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 system or add Stabilizer
(if so equipped)
*
Electric-Start mowers
**
Power-Propelled mowers
***
Use a scraper
****
to clean under deck
BEFORE
EACH
USE
1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
5 - And after each 5 hours of use.
AFTER
EACH
USE
EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25 HOURS
OR SEASON
EVERY
100
HOURS
BEFORE
STORAGE
GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been sub ject ed to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Ad just ments
section of this manual.
• At least once a year, replace the spark
plug, clean or replace air fi lter element
and check blade for wear. A new spark
plug and clean/new air fi lter element
assure proper air-fuel mix ture and help
your engine run bet ter and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See “LU BRI CA TION CHART”).
LUBRICATION CHART
➀
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Engine oil
➁
Mulcher
➀
door hinge
Rear door
➀
Handle bracket mounting pins
➀
Spray lubricant
➀
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
➁
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lu bri cants will
attract dust and dirt that will short en the life of
the self-lu bri cat ing bearings. If you feel they
must be lu bri cated, use only a dry, pow dered
graphite type lubricant spar ingly.
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Wheel
hinge
pin
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LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemi cals which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
DRIVE WHEELS
Check rear drive wheels each time be fore
you mow to be sure they move freely.
The wheels not turning freely means trash,
grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel area
and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.
If necessary to clean the drive wheels, be
sure to clean both rear wheels.
BLADE CARE
For best results, blade must be kept
sharp. Re place a bent or dam aged blade.
CAUTION: Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer of
your mower. Using a blade not approved
by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and
void your warranty.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air fi lter and carburetor are up.
3. Use a wood block between blade and
mower hous ing to prevent blade from
turning when re mov ing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
5. Remove blade & attaching hard ware
(bolt, lock wash er & hardened wash er).
TO REPLACE BLADE
1. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
2. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo-
site sharp edge) is up toward engine.
3. Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
4. 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.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
If bolt needs replacing, replace only with
approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual.
Blade adapter Key
Lockwasher
Blade
Blade
bolt
Hardened
washer
Trailing edge
Crankshaft
Crankshaft
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharp en ing the blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced. An un bal anced blade
will cause eventual damage to mower or
engine.
• The blade can be sharp ened with a fi le
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail into
a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of
the straight nail ex posed. 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.
GRASS CATCHER
• The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
• Check your grass catcher often for damage or de te ri o ra tion. Through normal
use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with ap proved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual. Give the lawn
mower model number when ordering.
GEAR CASE
• To keep your drive system working
properly, the gear case and area around
the drive should be kept clean and free
of trash build-up. Clean under the drive
cover twice a season.
• The gear case is fi lled with lubricant to
the proper level at the factory. The only
time the lubricant needs attention is if
service has been performed on the gear
case.
• If lubricant is required, use only Elf Multis EP00. Do not substitute.
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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classifi cation SG–SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according
to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
SAE 30
5W-30
-20 0 30 40
F
C
-30
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
-20 0
-10
32
60
10
20 30 40
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will
result in in creased oil consumption when
used above 32°F. Check your engine oil
level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation orat least once a year if the mower
is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each fi ve (5)
hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
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.
100
80
7. Continue adding small amounts of oil,
rechecking the dipstick until oil level
settles at FULL. DO NOT overfi ll, or
engine will smoke heavily from the
muffl er on startup.
8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick
before starting engine.
9. Re con nect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using
a dirty air fi lter. Replace paper cartridge
every 100 hours of operation or every
season, which ev er occurs fi rst. Service
air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
1. Loosen screws and remove cover.
2. Carefully remove cartridge.
3. Clean by gently tapping on a fl at surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such
as ker o sene, are not to be used to clean
car tridge. They may cause de te ri o ra tion
of the cartridge. Do not oil car tridge. Do
not use pres sur ized air to clean or dry
car tridge.
4. Install cartridge, then replace cover.
Screws
Cover
Cartridige
Container
4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn
mower or side of engine.
5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fi ll spout,
stopping every few ounces to check the
oil level with the dipstick.
6. Stop adding oil when you reach the
FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a
minute to allow oil to settle.
Base
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it
could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs
fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting
are shown in the “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual.
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CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-grass
and trash. Clean the underside of your
mower after each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
• Clean the underside of your lawn mower
by scraping to remove build-up of grass
and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
• Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
elec tri cal system, muffl er, air fi lter and
carburetor are covered to keep water
out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.
CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
Clean under drive cover at least twice a
season. Scrape underside of cover with
putty knife or similar tool to remove any
build-up of trash or grass on underside of
drive cover.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and 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 wire where it cannot come in
contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in
the Operation sec tion of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear defl ector, attached between the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects will
be thrown out of the rear of the mower
into the operator mowing position. If the
defl ector becomes dam aged, it should be
replaced.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT
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
(not shown); and remove drive cover
from lawn mower housing.
3. Remove drive cable from anchor, then
detach it and return spring from idler
arm assembly.
Drive cable anchorDrive pulley
Housing holes
Drive belt
Belt
keepers
Hex nut
Return
spring
Idler arm
assembly
4. Remove idler arm assembly from
housing by removing hex nut; then
remove drive belt from drive pulley, belt
keepers and idler arm assembly.
5. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air fi lter and carburetor are up.
6. Remove screw securing debris shield.
Note that the debris shield has a tab
which fi ts into a gap in the housing.
Crankshaft
Housing hole
Hardened
Ta b
Debris shield
Trailing edge
Lock-washer
7. Use a wood block between blade and
mower hous ing to prevent blade from
turning when re mov ing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
8. Remove blade bolt.
9. Remove blade, attaching hardware
(bolt, lock wash er, hardened wash er),
blade adapter and debris shield. Note
that the debris shield has a tab which
15
fi ts into the housing hole.
Blade
adapter
washer
Blade
bolt
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10.Remove drive belt from engine pulley;
discard old belt.
TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT
1. Place new drive belt on engine pulley.
2. Route the other end of the new drive
belt through hole in housing.
3. Return mower to upright position.
4. Install new drive belt into idler arm
assembly, then around the drive pulley.
Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers.
5. Reattach idler arm assembly with hex
nut previously removed.
6. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air fi lter and carburetor are up.
7. Reattach debris shield to housing with
tab of debris shield in housing hole.
8. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
9. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the
engine as shown.
10.Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
11.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.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
If bolt needs replacing, replace only with
approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts
section of this manual.
12.Return mower to upright position.
13.Reattach drive cable and return spring
to the idler arm assembly, then reattach drive cable to anchor.
14.Reattach drive cover with screw(s)
previously removed.
15.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has three
(3) height positions - adjust to height that
suits you.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of lower
handle towards each other until the pin
in handle can be inserted into one of the
three height adjustment holes.
High
Medium
SQUEEZE
Low
Handle pin
Handle
bracket
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase en gine speed
or it may result in personal injury. If you
believe that engine is running too fast or
too slow, take your mower to a Husqvarna
or other qualifi ed service cen ter for repair
and ad just ment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due
to suspected carburetor problems, take
your lawn mower to a Husqvarna or other
qualifi ed service center for repair and/or
ad just ment.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Over speed ing
the engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think
the engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact a Husqvarna or other
qualifi ed service center, which has proper
equip ment and ex pe ri ence to make any
nec es sary adjustments.
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STORAGE
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit
will not be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a
period of time, clean it thor oughly, 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 Main te nance
section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and
pins are securely fas tened. Inspect
moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
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. Squeeze the bottom ends of lower
handle toward each other until pins in
handle clear the brackets and pivot
entire handle assembly forward and
allow it to rest on mower.
• When setting up your handle from the
storage position, you must manually
lock lower handle into mowing position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle
for storage or trans por ta tion, be sure to
fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables.
Operator
presence
control bar
FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STORAGE
MOWING
POSITION
Upper
handle
Handle
knob
Handle pin
SQUEEZE
Handle
bracket
3. Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to
lower handle / handle brackets for safe
keeping.
• When setting up your handle from
the storage position, lower han dle will
require manually locking into mowing
position.
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle
for storage or transportation, be sure to
fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables.
ENGINE
FUEL SYS TEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
fi lter, 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.
• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until the fuel lines
and car bu re tor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
Lower handle
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NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in min i miz ing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during stor age. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 min utes after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in
the Maintenance section of this man ual).
CYLINDER
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to
dis trib ute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and
cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
• Cover your unit with a suitable pro tec tive cover that does not retain mois ture.
Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe, which allows condensation to
form and will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
CAUTION: Never store the lawn
mower with gaso line in the tank in side a
build ing where fumes may reach an open
fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Husqvarna Parts & Repair Center.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter.
2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire disconnected. 5. Connect wire to plug.
6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug.
7. Loose blade or broken 7. Tighten blade bolt or
blade adapter. replace blade adapter.
8. Control bar in released 8. Depress control bar to
position. handle.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Husqvarna Parts & Repair Center.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Does not start 9. Control bar defective. 9. Replace control bar.
(continued)
equipped) in OFF position. to the ON position.
11.Weak battery (if equipped). 11.Charge battery.
12.Disconnected battery 12.Connect battery to engine.
connector (if equipped).
Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height.
blade dragging in grass.
2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height.
3. Dirty air fi lter. 3. Clean/replace air fi lter.
4. Buildup of grass, leaves, 4. Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower. housing.
5. Too much oil in engine. 5. Check oil level.
6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower walking speed.
Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
uneven blade bolt.
2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same
height.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of
and trash under mower. mower housing.
10.Fuel valve lever (if so 10.Turn fuel valve lever
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
vibration blade bolt.
2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Husqvarna or other
qualifi ed service center.
Starter rope 1. Engine fl ywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to
hard to pull when control bar is released. upper handle before
pulling the starter rope.
2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Husqvarna or other
qualifi ed service center.
3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter.
4. Blade dragging in grass. 4. Move lawn mower to cut
grass or to hard surface.
Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height.
not fi lling 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade.
(If so equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher.
Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1. Raise cutting height.
height is too low.
2. Rear of mower housing or 2. Raise rear of mower housing
blade dragging in grass. one (1) setting higher.
3. Grass catcher too full. 3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Handle height position not 4. Adjust handle height to suit.
right for you.
Loss of drive 1. Belt wear. 1. Check/replace drive belt.
or slowing of 2. Belt off of pulley. 2. Check/reinstall drive belt.
drive speed 3. Drive cable worn or broken. 3. Replace drive cable.
4. “Loose” drive control system. 4. Adjust drive control.
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REPAIR PARTS
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KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 199982 Upper Handle Assembly
(Includes Foam Grip)
2 193664X498 Handle, Lower
3 186053 Spring, Rear Door, RH
4 194788 Rope Guide
5 132004 Nut, Hex, with
Lockwasher Insert 1/4-20
6 66426 Wire, Tie
7 191574 Bolt, Handle 5/16-18 x 2-5/8
8 185588 Knob, Handle
9 194580X422 Control Bar
39
10 188821 Pin, Handle Adjustment
11 73930500 Nut, Hex
12 51793 Cotter, Hairpin
13 186052 Spring, Rear Door, LH
14 750634 Screw
15 850733X004 Bracket, Upstop
16 185855X428 Rear Door Assembly
17 184193 Bolt, Rear Door
18 198170 Plug, Mulcher
19 402549 Kit, Housing
20 192980X479 Handle Bracket Asembly, LH
21 192979X479 Handle Bracket Assembly, RH
22 150078 Screw, Hex Washer Head
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
23 163183 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 5/8
24 73800500 Nut, Hex, with
Lockwasher Insert 5/16-18
25 161333 Baffl e, Side
26 163409 Screw #12 x 5/8
27 192876 Skirt, Rear
28 88652 Screw, Hinge 1/4-20 x 1.25
29 191221 Cable, Operator Presence
30 189179 Blade Adapter / Pulley
31 189028 Blade, 21"
32 851074 Washer
33 850263 Washer, Lock
34 851084 Bolt, Hex Head
35 188786 Debris Shield
36 192325 Bolt
37 150406 Bolt, Engine
38 - - - Engine, Briggs & Stratton,
Model Number 128602 0551-E1 (See Breakdown)
39 401683 Grassbag
40 194644 Frame, Grassbag
41 85463 Danger Decal
42 54583 Screw
45 183058X418 Mulcher Door Assembly
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
46 169699X418 Discharge Guard
47 88349 Nut, Hex
48 188839X004 Mounting Bracket,
Debris Shield
50 57808 Screw
51 193791 Pulley, Idler
52 145212 Flanged Nut
53 155552 Locknut
54 193792X004 Idler Arm
55 166043 Idler Pulley
56 160829 Shoulder Bolt
57 193315 Bracket Assembly
58 182003 Clip, Wireform (Packaging)
59 182748 Grip, Foam
60 182226 Spring, Return
96 197991 Clip, Cable
- - 161058 Warning Decal (not shown)
- - 402780 Owner’s Manual,
English / Spanish
Available accessories not included with mower:
- - 71 33623 Gas Can
(2.5 Gallon Container)
- - 71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer
- - 71 33000 SAE 30W Oil
(20 Ounce Bottle)
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 403326 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable)
2 195745 Cover, Top
3 187353 Pulley
4 190039 Lever, Drive Control
5 195744 Cover, Bottom
6 181698 Screw
7 400235X479 Mounting Bracket
8 184987 Cap, Bottom
9 196002 Cable, Drive
10 189074 Decal, Drive Control Operation
11 188291 Spring, Torsion
12 750634 Screw
13 193354 Gear Case Assembly, Complete
14 193443 Pulley, Drive
15 197235 Kit, Wheel Adjuster Assembly, RH
(Includes Knob and Bearing)
16 197234 Kit, Wheel Adjuster Assembly, LH
(Includes Knob and Bearing)
17 166785 Nut, Hex
18 168360X004 Spring, Selector
19 196401 Knob, Selector Spring
20 160835X007 Bracket, Wheel Adjusting
21 160828 Bolt, Shoulder, Hex Head
22 169911 Bearing, Ball
23 186578X004 Axle Arm Assembly, RH
24 186577X004 Axle Arm Assembly, LH
25 199775X418 Cover Drive
26 750634 Screw, Threaded, Rolled #10-25 x .50
27 183901 Spacer
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
28 12000058 E-Ring 7/16
29 189403 Cover, Dust, Wheel
30 73800400 Nut, Hex
31 175098 Pawl
32 193912X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear 8 x 1-3/4
33 83923 Nut, Flangelock 3/8-16
34 175103 Gear
35 175105 Retainer, Drive, LH
36 175104 Disc, Drive
37 184172 Seal, Friction
38 175102 Retainer, Drive, RH
40 193909X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front 8 x 1-3/4
41 188330 Pinion Assembly, RH
43 188331 Pinion Assembly, LH
44 183688 V-Belt
47 67725 Washer
51 187530 * Case, Lower
52 187531 * Case, Upper
53 187532 Gear, 24 Teeth
54 187533 Shaft, Input
55 183505 Wire, Formed
56 183506 Bearing, Ball
57 183508 Seal, Output Shaft
58 183509 Washer
59 183511 Bushing
60 197385 Shaft, Output
61 183513 Screw
62 183514
Seal, Input Shaft
* Use Dow Corning #709 to reseal Gear Case Halves.
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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MODEL NUMBER 128602-0551-E1
1036 EMISSIONS LABEL
5
33
40
34
40
1029
13
227
868
562
1022
51
36
35
238
192
830
914A
615
404
883
1034
1023
1330 REPAIR MANUAL
51A
7
619
1026
914
1022
635
383
886
993
337
45
1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE
333
851
122
51A
585
3
684
1
334
584
2
25
26
883
505
616
27
28
27
1095 VALVE GASKET SET
868
51
51A
7
29
163
43
1022
993
32
32A
24
16
741
306
307
22
15
8
9
10
20
11
11A
46
1058 OWNER’S MANUAL
4
12
718
42
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MODEL NUMBER 128602-0551-E1
365
125
163
127
51
222
97
633
130
51A
95
118
188
276
134
133
975
117
202
137
276
276
209
104
48
425
968
967
445
443
966
259
976
163
187
601
51A
287
847
525
524
977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET
137
51
523
842
276
163
633
51
51A
190
972
670
1059 1059
305
957
304
300
613A
883
121 CARBURETOR
OVERHAUL KIT
104
134
51
633
127
276
137
51A
613
163
43
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MODEL NUMBER 128602-0551-E1
608
55
1210
923
621
1211
745
922
65
592
60
459
456
689
597
921
58
585
3
7
868
358 ENGINE GASKET SET
883
51
1022
20
12
969
356
363
23
993
163
842
524
51A
332
324
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 692670 Cylinder Assembly
2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal
3 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)
4 493279 Sump-Engine
5 792381 Head-Cylinder
7 697230 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head
8 495786 Breather Assembly
9 699833 Gasket-Breather
10 691125 Screw (Breather Assembly)
11 691260 Tube-Breather
11A 692937 Tube-Breather
12 692232 • Gasket-Crankcase
13 691137 Screw (Cylinder Head)
15 691680 Plug-Oil Drain
16 691456 Crankshaft
20 399781s • Seal-Oil (PTO Side)
22 691092 Screw (Engine Sump)
23 697610 Flywheel
24 222698s Key-Flywheel
25 791968 Piston Assembly (Standard)
791326 Piston Assembly
(.020" Oversize)
26 791969 Ring Set-Piston (Standard)
791324 Ring Set-Piston
(.020" Oversize)
27 691866 Lock-Piston Pin
28 499423 Pin-Piston
29 499424 Rod-Connecting
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
32 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod)
32A 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod)
33 499642 Valve-Exhaust
34 499641 Valve-Intake
35 691304 Spring-Valve (Intake)
36 691304 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
40 692194 Retainer-Valve
43 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil
45 690977 Tappet-Valve
46 694039 Camshaft
48 692748 Short Block
51 692668• ؇+Gasket-Intake
51A 692555•Ø‡+ Gasket-Intake
55 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter
58 697316 Rope-Starter (Cut to Length)
60 281434 Grip-Starter Rope
65 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter)
95 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve)
97 790121 Shaft-Throttle
104 691242 Ø Pin-Float Hinge
117 498981 Jet-Main (Standard)
118 498978 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
121 792383 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul
122 792382 Spacer-Carburetor
125 790120 Carburetor
127 694468 Ø Plug-Welch
130 696564 Valve-Throttle
133 398187 Float-Carburetor
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MODEL NUMBER 128602-0551-E1
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
134 398188 Ø Valve-Needle/Seat
137 693981 ؇ Gasket-Float Bowl
163 691894•Ø‡+ Gasket-Air Cleaner
187 791766 Line-Fuel (Cut to Length)
188 691147 Screw (Control Bracket)
190 690940 Screw (Fuel Tank)
192 694543 Ball-Rocker Arm
202 691303 Link-Mechanical Governor
209 691851 Spring-Governor
222 697614 Bracket-Control
227 691467 Control Lever-Governor
238 691300 Cap-Valve
259 691189 Bracket-Casing Clamp
276 271716 ؇ Washer-Sealing
287 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube)
300 697590 Muffl er
304 695976 Housing-Blower
305 691108 Screw (Blower Housing)
306 691232 Shield-Cylinder
307 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield)
324 695161 Cup/Screen Assembly
332 690662 Nut (Flywheel)
333 802574 Armature-Magneto
334 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto)
337 692051 Plug-Spark
356 692390 Wire-Stop
358 792384 Gasket Set-Engine
363 19069 Puller-Flywheel
365 691129 Screw (Carburetor)
383 19374s Wrench-Spark Plug
404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank)
425 690244 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover)
443 690255 Screw (Air Cleaner Base)
445 697029 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge
456 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction
459 281505s Pawl-Ratchet
505 691251 Nut (Gov. Control Lever)
523 499621 Dipstick
524 692296 • Seal-Dipstick Tube
525 495265 Tube-Dipstick
562 92613 Bolt (Gov. Control Lever)
584 697734 Cover-Breather Passage
585 691879 • Gasket-Breather Passage
592 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter)
597 691696 Screw (Pawl Friction Plate)
601 791850 Clamp-Hose
608 497680 Starter-Rewind
613 691108 Screw (Muffl er)
613A 691140 Screw (Muffl er)
615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft
616 698801 Crank-Governor
619 691108 Screw (Cylinder Head Plate)
621 692310 Switch-Stop
633 691321 ؇ Seal-Throttle Shaft
635 66538s Boot-Spark Plug
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
670 692294 Spacer-Fuel Tank
684 690345 Screw (Breather Cover)
689 691855 Spring-Friction
718 690959 Pin-Locating
741 790345 Gear-Timing
745 691648 Screw (Brake)
830 694544 Stud (Rocker Arm)
842 691031 • Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)
847 692047 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube
851 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug
868 692044 •+ Seal-Valve
883 691893 •+ Gasket-Exhaust
886 696268 Gasket Kit Cylinder Head / Plate
914 691108 Screw (Rocker Cover)
914A 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover)
921 691465 Cover-Blower Housing
922 692135 Spring-Brake
923 695891 Brake
957 692046 Cap-Fuel Tank
966 690243 Base-Air Cleaner Primer
967 273356 Filter-Pre Cleaner
968 691342 Cover-Air Cleaner
969 691138 Screw (Blower Cover)
972 699374 Tank-Fuel
975 493640 Bowl-Float
976 694395 Primer-Carburetor
977 792385 Set-Carburetor Gasket
993 694088 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head Plate
1022 691890 •+ Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023 499624 Cover-Rocker Arm
1026 692045 Rod-Push
1029 691230 Arm-Rocker
1034 691343 Guide-Push Rod
1036 792166 Label-Emissions
1058 275054 Owner’s Manual
1059 692311 Kit-Screw/Washer
1095 792386 Set-Valve Gasket
1210 498144 Pulley/Spring Assy. (Pulley)
1211 498144 Pulley/Spring Assy. (Spring)
1329 121602-0625 Replacement Engine
1330 272147 Repair Manual
- - 398067 Spark Arrester
(available accessory)
• Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key No. 358
Ø Included in Carb. Overhaul Kit, Key No. 121
‡ Included in Carb. Gasket Set, Key No. 977
+ Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key No. 1095
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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