FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and FLAMMABLE FUEL can result in serious injury or death. Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an approved fuel container.
No Smoking! No Lighted
Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool before maintenance.
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Allow engine to cool several minutes before removing fuel tank cap. Never fill tank when engine is running or is hot from operation. DO NOT allow open flame, matches, or smoking in area. DO NOT overfill. Allow about 1/4" of tank space for fuel expansion. Wipe up any spills and allow vapors to dissipate before starting engine. Use approved (Red) gasoline container.
To add fuel to Fuel Tank:
1.Put unit in open or
2.Stop engine and allow to cool.
3.Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area to prevent dust, dirt and debris from entering Fuel Tank.
4.Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline containing alcohol because alcohol will cause internal parts to deteriorate. See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
5.Fill fuel tank. (See Specifications for tank capacity.)
6.Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7.ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
Mower Configurations
CAUTION: DO NOT operate mower unless either side discharge opening cover or side discharge deflector is installed. Objects may be picked up and thrown causing damage or personal injury. Never operate engine with rear door open unless grass bag is in place.
To configure your mower for bagging, side discharge or mulching, proceed as follows:
Bagging: Lift rear door, place bar of grass bag frame on lip of mounting flange and lower rear door. If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame to lock in position.
Be sure there are no openings between bag and mounting surface after installing bag. If necessary clear bag mounting surface of debris.
To remove grass bag, lift rear door. Then with handle, lift bag up off mounting flange and close rear door.
CAUTION: Objects may be thrown. Check grass bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged bag with Husqvarna original equipment replacement bag only.
Side Discharge: With grass bag removed, remove two lock nuts and washers that secure side discharge opening cover to mower. Lift cover to free tabs from slots and remove cover from mower.
Position holes in side discharge deflector over studs on mower. Place tab on rear edge of deflector onto edge of discharge opening. Secure deflector with cover hardware.
WARNING: NEVER direct discharge of material toward bystanders. Do not allow anyone near equipment while unit is in operation.
Mulching: Remove grass bag and install side discharge opening cover. Open rear door and insert plug with the beveled face to the left.
Rear door should close flush.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
To stop the mower in an emergency situation, release both the engine/blade control bail and the wheel drive control bail from the handlebar. Allow all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position.
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