Husqvarna 7021P Before Starting Engine, TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig, ADD OIL See Fig

OPERATION

MOWER IS NOW READY FOR

DISCHARGING OPERATION

FIG. 5

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER

WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER:

FOR MULCHING -

1.Rear door closed.

2.Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

1.Grass catcher installed.

2.Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1.Rear door closed.

2.Discharge defl ector installed.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 6)

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.

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

FRAME

HANDLE

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL (See Fig. 7)

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 on startup.

1.Be sure lawnmower is level.

2.Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.

3.Engine holds 20 ounces of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual.

4.Pour oil slowly. Do not overfi ll. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then remove it to check oil level.

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 un- der dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.

OIL FILL CAP/		GASOLINE
DIPSTICK		FILLER CAP
UPPER	LOWER
MARK	MARK

FIG. 7

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 7)

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over- fi ll. 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.

FIG. 6 7