Setup & Adjustments
MAINTENANCE
1.Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to keep mower in safe operating condition.
2.Never store the mower with gas in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
3.To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
4.Check grass catcher assembly frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace bag if loose seams or tears are evident.
5.Have your mower inspected and serviced each year by an authorized HUSQVARNA dealer. Determine if any additional devices are available which might upgrade the safety of your mower.
6.Use only authentic HUSQVARNA replace- ment parts to insure the safety and quality of your mower is maintained.
7.Safety decals should be replaced if they are missing or illegible. Decals may be purchased from your HUSQVARNA dealer.
FRONT CASTER WHEELS
1.Mount front caster wheel assemblies. Instal- lation includes fastening casters to front of the cutter deck using 3/8 x 1" hex head capscrews.
FUEL TANK
1.Place fuel tank on tank support, making sure to get the studs through the slots on the top of the tank support. Place the 5/16” flat washer, spring, the other 5/16 flat washer and the 5/16” nut on the stud. Snug 5/16” nut, but do not over tighten.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1.Align the upper mounting holes in handle with the upper hole in the tank support.
2.Install two 3/8" x 1" screws through matched holes and loosely install 3/8" nuts.
3.Align the lower holes and install hardware as above, tighten upper and lower hardware.
LINKAGE INSTALLATION
1.Install drive linkage into the hole in the idler arm on the inside of the tank support. The drive linkages are fastened to the drive levers on the handle assembly. Secure the drive linkages to the idler arm by inserting a retaining ring through the small hole in the end of the drive linkage.
2.Install shifter to transmission with 1/4" x 1" screws.
The shifter is located in the inner box and hardware is
3.Install blade control rod into the bellcrank on the left side of the tank support. Secure rod with ring type retainer.
4.Refer to the section of this manual on adjust- ments for the proper adjustment of the linkages you are installing. The linkages were set at the factory but must be checked before operating mower to insure of the proper setting. Always check 100% of the adjustments before you operate the mower.
5.Connect the two halves of the wiring harness together. The four prong connectors have a locking tab that shows which way to line them up and guarantees that they are connected properly when the lock snaps.
6.Install the chute deflector to the side of the mower deck. Bolt it into place using the two 5/ 16" x 1" screws and nuts
THROTTLE INSTALLATION
1.Connect the throttle cable end to the throttle mechanism on engine, leaving the cable clamp loose. Push throttle lever on console com- pletely forward. Then pull the cable through the clamp on engine and tighten the cable clamp. Move the throttle lever back and forth to ensure proper installation.
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