Husqvarna 5118761-06 Handlebar Stops Must be Fitted Before USE, Adjusting the Cutting Height

Safety Precautions

13.Do not overspeed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens lawnmower life.

14.Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting.

15.Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the engine.

16.Do not tilt lawnmower when starting the engine.

17.Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running

18.Spark plug wire may be hot - handle with care.

19.Do not attempt any maintenance on your lawnmower when the engine is hot.

20.Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop the engine, and wait until the blade has stopped:-

-before leaving the mower unattended for any period.

21. Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop the engine, wait until the blade has stopped and disconnect the spark plug lead and wait until the engine has cooled:-

-before refuelling;

-before clearing a blockage;

-before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;

-if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a safe operating condition;

-if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can

cause injury.

Maintenance and storage

1.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the lawnmower is in safe working condition.

2.Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

3.Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, spacer and impeller specified for this product.

4.Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.

5.Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

6.To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.

7.If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.

8.Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.

Assembly Instructions

1.Set the lower handlebar in place. (A)

2.Fit the lower handle ensuring that the formed

ends are located properly in corresponding slots either side of the lawnmower.(B)

3.Insert the plastic plugs on both sides. (C)

4.Assemble the upper handle. Note: washer

between wing nut and handle. (D)

Handlebar Stop

•THE 2 HANDLEBAR STOPS MUST BE FITTED BEFORE USE

1.In the packaging you will find 2 stops one marked -H-and one marked -V-.

2.To lock the handlebar in a fixed position, attach the stops as shown in the illustration (E).

3.Place -H-on the right side and -V-on the left side.

Recoil Starter

1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.

You must release the brake by pulling the OPC lever to the handle before pulling out the cord.

2.Pull the Operator Presence Control to release the brake on the engine.(F)

3.Extend the pull cord fully.

4.Locate the cord in the pull cord guide positioned

on handle (G).

Filling with Oil

1. Fill the engine with oil. A bottle of the correct amount of oil is included with the mower, SAE 30.

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

1.Remove the spark plug lead before adjusting.

2.Move the axles between the notches to achieve the desired cutting height. (H1) & (H2)

Engine Notes

Oil

1.Check oil level periodically and after every five hours of operation.

2.Add oil as necessary to keep the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick.

3.Use a good quality SAE 30 four stroke oil.

4.To fill with oil:- (J)

a.Remove oil filler cap.

b.Fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick.

•Change the oil after the first five hours

operation and thereafter every 25 working hours.

5.Always change the oil while the engine is warm - but not hot - never attempt any maintenance on a hot engine.

Petrol

1.Use fresh regular grade lead free petrol.

2.NEVER USE LEADED PETROL

Using leaded petrol will make the exhaust smoke and cause irreparable damage to engines fitted with a catalytic converter.

3.Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot.

4.Do not fill the fuel tank while smoking.

5.Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.

6.To avoid introducing dirt into the fuel system, wipe all grass and dirt from the petrol filler cap before unscrewing it.

7.It is recommended that you fill the tank through a funnel with a filter.

8.Wipe away spillages before starting.

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