Husqvarna 560sr owner manual Storage, Other

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of

 

 

ENGINE

the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUEL SYSTEM

 

CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

 

with gasoline in the tank inside a building

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

 

where fumes may reach an open flame or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

 

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

 

 

 

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

 

storing in any enclosure.

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

LAWN MOWER

 

 

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

 

 

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it

 

 

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean,

 

 

• Drain the fuel tank.

dry area.

 

 

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the Cus-

 

 

carburetor are empty.

 

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).

 

 

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities sec-

 

 

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

 

tion of this manual.

 

 

• Use fresh fuel next season.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

 

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and

 

 

 

 

 

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

 

wear. Replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly

 

 

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

 

before painting.

 

 

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

HANDLE (SEE FIG. 18)

 

 

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

 

 

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

• You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.

 

 

ENGINE OIL

• Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper

 

 

 

 

 

 

handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.

 

 

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil.

Squeezethebottomendsoflowerhandletowardeachother

 

 

(See “ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section

 

 

of this manual).

 

until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.

 

 

CYLINDER

• When setting up your handle from the storage position, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing

 

 

• Remove spark plug.

 

position.

 

 

• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR

 

 

into cylinder.

TRANSPORTATION,BESURETOFOLDTHEHANDLEASSHOWN

 

 

• Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil.

OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.

 

 

 

 

• Replace with new spark plug.

 

OPERATOR PRESENCE

 

 

 

CONTROL BAR

 

 

 

 

UPPER HANDLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOLD FORWARD

 

 

OTHER

 

FOR STORAGE

 

 

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOLD BACKWARD

 

 

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

 

 

MOWING

 

 

• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

 

 

POSITION

 

 

protection from dust and dirt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that

 

LOWER HANDLE

 

 

does not retain moisture. 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 gasoline in the tank inside a build-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing where fumes may reach an open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flame or spark. Allow the engine to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cool before storing in any enclosure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIG. 18

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Contents 560sr Training Maintenance and StorageSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers PreparationTable of Contents To Install Attachments see FIG AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Lawn Mower To Unfold Handle see a & 1BOperatorpresenceenginecontrolbar HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerOperation To Convert MowerTo Operate Drive System See Figs a & 8B To Empty Grass Catcher See FigGround Drive Three Speeds See a OIL See Fig Before Starting EngineTo Start Engine GAS See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETires Lawn MowerGrass Catcher Blade CareCleaning EngineTo Adjust Drive Control Cable Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Cutting Height Rear DeflectorEngine Speed To Adjust Handle see FIGCarburetor Throttle ControlStorage OtherTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionRepair Parts KEY Part Description Repair Parts Repair Parts KEY Part NO. no Description Service Notes Warranty Statement Limited Warranty