Husqvarna Essential Operation and Controls for Lawn Mowers

OPERATION

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Figures 1 and 6 for Controls and Features.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to start your engine at this time. Familiarize yourself with controls to see what they do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operators Manual first.

Engine/Blade Control

CAUTION: Check function of Engine/Blade Control regularly. Improper function of control could cause injury.

The Engine Control must be
held against the handlebar in
order to start the engine as	OM0450
well as during mowing

operations to keep the engine running.

Releasing the control during operation stops the engine and blade.

Handlebar

Handlebar adjusts to four positions by selecting holes in braces. Select a safe, comfortable height and place pin through hole in brace that is closest to that height. Refer to Adjustment Section for instructions.

Recoil Starter Handle

When pulled, handle will turn engine over.

Cutting Height – Standard Models

DANGER: To avoid inadvertent blade contact, NEVER attempt to make any cutting height adjustment while engine is running.

CAUTION: On self-propelled models, both rear wheels must be positioned at same height or traction drive may not clutch or operate properly.

To change cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a time on each wheel until desired height of cut is obtained. (Figure 6)

Cutting Height Settings Chart

Notch	Cut grass length
LOW	1" (25 mm)
2	1-3/8" (35 mm)
3	1-3/4" (45 mm)
4	2-1/4" (57 mm)
5	2-3/4" (70 mm)
HIGH	3-1/4" (83 mm)

NOTE: Each wheel on mower must be set at the same height for a level cut.

Low	High	Low	High
	2	1
1		2
			OM0190
	OM0160		Rear
Front
	4		5
	3
			OM0180
	Front Swivel
1.	Cutting Height Lever
2.	Notches
3.	Clevis Pin & Swivel Height Adjustment
	Holes
4.	Swivel Lock Hole (Swivel Locked)
5.	Linchpin Storage Hole (Free)
	Figure 6

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