Husqvarna 96143000205 User Manual

5521RS

Owner’s Manual

532 41 16-32 Rev. 3 01.25.07 BY Printed in U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE

TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS IN VOLVED.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up, trans porting, adjusting or making re pairs.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle com ponents contain or emit chem icals known to the State of Cal ifornia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re productive harm.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related ac cessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal ifornia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re productive 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 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.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, 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 the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear.

• Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. 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 other 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 gravel drives, walks, or roads.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute.

• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catch er.

• 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 and walk; never run.

• Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine (motor).

• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: never 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 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 re sponsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and while walking backwards, look behind and

down

for small children.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

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 run-

ning. 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 a machine inside a closed area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect spark plug wire, and keep

WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved 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. A spark arrester for the mufﬂ er is available through your nearest authorized service center.

wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• 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 necessary, before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine (motor) is running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s rec ommended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blade is sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing it.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower. It has been designed, engineered and man ufactured 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. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity 1.0 Quarts and Type: (Unleaded Regular Only)

Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 0°C / 32°F) SAE 10W-30 (below 0°C / 32°F)

Oil Capacity: 18.5 Ounces

Spark Plug: NGK BPR6ES (Gap: .030")

Valve Clearance: Intake: 0.015 mm (± 0.04 mm) Exhaust: 0.020 mm

Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower.

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Storage” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 3

ASSEMBLY.................................................................... 4

OPERATION ............................................................... 5-9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 10

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 10-12

SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS ............................13-14

STORAGE............................................................... 14-15

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 16

REPAIR PARTS ...................................................... 17-21

WARRANTY................................................................. 24

ASSEMBLY

Read these instructions and this man ual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er.

IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE.

Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the ex ception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sembly 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 securely. Use the correct tools as nec essary to ensure proper tightness.

TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON

1. Remove loose parts included with mower.

2. Cut down two end corners of car ton 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 up per handle.

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for ad ditional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOW ER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Figs. 1 and 2)

IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS

NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CON TROL CABLES.

1. Raise lower handle section to operating 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 upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.

3. Remove any packing material from around control bar.

Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to “ADJUST HANDLE” in the Service and Ad justments section of this man ual.

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

LIFT

MOWING

POSITION

SQUEEZE

FIG. 2

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 3)

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

HANDLE

BRACKET

FRAME

HANDLE

LIFT UP

FIG. 1

UPPER

HANDLE

KNOB

LOWER

HANDLE

VINYL BINDINGS

OPENING

FIG. 3

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 man ual.

FRAME

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.

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

STARTER HANDLE

GRASS CATCHER

MULCHER PLUG

SINGLE POINT HEIGHT ADJUSTER HANDLE

OPERATOR PRESENCE CON TROL BAR

HANDLE KNOB

DRIVE COVER

GASOLINE FILL ER CAP

FUEL VALVE LEVER

AIR FILTER

ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK

MUFFLER

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

MULCHER DOOR

SPARK PLUG

HOUSING

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our 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. 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 the engine.

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER – used to engage power-pro-

pelled forward motion lawn mower.

SINGLE POINT HEIGHT ADJUSTER – used to adjust cutting height of lawn mower.

MULCHER DOOR – allows conversion to discharge or bagging operation.

MULCHER PLUG – located at the discharge opening, must be removed when converting to bagging operation.

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.

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 require 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 cir cumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.

DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)

• 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 erator presence control bar down against handle to con tinue 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.

DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

Over time, the drive control system may become “loose”, resulting in decreased speed. There is a turnbuckle on the underside of 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. Turn nut on underside of 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 (See Fig. 6)

All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever.

• Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move lever forward to desired position. To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear.

LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER

WHEEL ADJUSTER LEVER

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE (ON UNDERSIDE)

TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL

FIG. 5

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

CONTROL

DISENGAGED

DRIVE

LEVER FORWARD

TO RAISE MOWER

FIG. 6

OPERATION

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)

1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins.

2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower hous ing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or ap proved grass catcher in place. Nev er at tempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

PIVOT PINS

REAR DOOR

GRASS

CATCHER

HANDLE

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:

REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 9)

• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

• You can now install the grass catcher.

• To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower.

MULCHER PLUG

FIG. 9

CATCHER FRAME HOOK

FIG. 7

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 8)

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.

FRAME

HANDLE

SIDE DIS CHARGING (See Fig. 10)

• Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower.

• Open mulcher door and install discharge 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.

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 without mulcher plug or ap proved grass catcher in place. Nev er at tempt to operate the lawn mow er with the rear door removed or propped open.

FIG. 8

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