Husqvarna 5525PW warranty Before Starting Engine, To Convert Mower, To Empty Grass Catcher See Fig

OPERATION

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to rear bagging or discharging:

REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 8)

•Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets.

•To convert to mulching operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door.

REAR DOOR

GRASS BAG

BRACKET

GRASS

CATCHER

HANDLE

GRASS

CATCHER

FRAME HOOK

FIG. 8

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9)

1.Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.

2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.

3.Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

GRASS

CATCHER

FRAME

HANDLE

BAG

HANDLE

FIG. 9

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL (See Fig. 10)

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual.

CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.

1.Be sure lawnmower is level.

2.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil fill spout.

3.You recieve a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine.

4.Insert and tighten dipstick.

IMPORTANT:

•Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

•Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.

OIL FILL CAP/	GASOLINE
DIPSTICK	FILLER CAP

FIG. 10

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 10)

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

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