Table of Contents, Safety Rules | Husqvarna 917.384507 specification

Safety Rules	2-3	Maintenance Schedule	14
Warranty	4-7	Maintenance	14-16
Product Speciﬁ cations	8	Service and Adjustments	17-18
Assembly / Pre-Operation	9	Storage	18-19
Operation	10-13	Troubleshooting	19-20
		Repair Parts	40-47

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.

HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE						MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-LAOS3A
CAMSHAFT PULLEY				PISTON / CONNECTING ROD
KEY		PART		KEY		PART
NO.		NO.	DESCRIPTION	NO.		NO.	DESCRIPTION
1	14320-ZL8-010		Pulley, Camshaft	1	13101-Z2A-010		Piston
2	14324-ZL8-000		Shaft, Cam Pulley	2	13111-ZE0-000		Pin, Piston
3	14400-Z0J-014		Belt, Timing	3	13200-Z0J-000		Connecting Rod Assembly
			(84HU7 G-200)	4	90001-ZE1-000		Bolt, Connecting Rod
6	14461-ZL8-000		Shaft, Rocker Arm	5	90551-ZE0-000		Clip, Piston Pin (13 mm)
11	90112-333-000		Screw, Tappet Adjusting	6	13010-Z0L-014		Ring Set, Piston, Standard

Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive 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 dis- charge 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 blade.

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

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

•Do not pull mower backwards unless abso- lutely necessary.Always look down and be- hind 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 prop- er 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 ap- proved 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 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- anism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine.

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

•Alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafetyglass- es with side shields when operating 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

2 you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

12	90206-001-000		Nut, Tappet Adjusting				(Teikoku)
13	91301-ZM0-V31		O-Ring (6.8 x 1.9) (ARAI)
15	14431-Z0J-000		Rocker Arm, Intake Valve	LABELS
16	14441-Z0J-000		Rocker Arm,	KEY		PART
			Exhaust Valve	NO.		NO.	DESCRIPTION
				9	87528-Z0L-V20		Mark, Choke Indication
OIL PAN				20	87114-ZH7-821		Label, Warning
KEY		PART		30	87101-Z8B-000		Mark, Emblem (GCV160)
NO.		NO.	DESCRIPTION	31	87169-Z8E-000		Mark, Recoil Cover
1	11300-ZM0-811		Pan Assembly, Oil	32	87524-Z8B-000		Mark, Caution,
2	15650-ZM0-801		Gauge Assembly,				Fuel Petcock
			Oil Level
4	15625-ZE6-000		Gasket, Oil Filler Cap	CHOKE BASE
5	15631-ZM0-000		Extension, Oil Filler	KEY		PART
6	15639-ZM0-000		Lock Washer, Extension	NO.		NO.	DESCRIPTION
8	16508-ZM0-010		Shaft, Governor Holder	2	16592-Z2D-800		Spring, Return
9	16510-ZM0-010		Governor Assembly	5	16614-Z2D-800		Spring, Choke Lever
10	16511-ZL8-000		Weight, Governor	8	16632-Z0L-801		Rod, Stop
11 16512-ZM0-000			Holder, Governor Weight	9	90022-888-010		Bolt, Flange (#6 x 20)
12	16513-ZE1-000		Pin, Governor Weight				(CT200)
13	16531-ZE1-000		Slider, Governor	14	16610-Z2D-801		Lever Assembly, Choke
14	16541-ZM0-000		Shaft, Governor Arm		16610-Z2D-802		Lever Assembly, Choke
15	90014-952-000		Bolt, Flange (#6 x 14)
			(CT200)
16	90121-952-000		Bolt, Flange (#6 x 25)
			(CT200)

1790451-ZE1-000 Washer, Thrust (6 mm)

1890602-ZE1-000 Clip, Governor Holder

1991202-ZL8-003 Oil Seal (28 x 41.25 x 6)

2091356-MA6-005 O-Ring (14.8 x 2.4) (NOK)

2194101-068000 Washer, Plain (6 mm)

22	94251-08000	Pin, Lock (8 mm)
23	94301-08200	Pin, Dowel (#8 x 20)

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