Husqvarna 966498101, 966524101 Operation, Maintenance, Engine Adjustments Fig.KI, Mowing

OPERATION

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS (Fig.KI)

Refer to the engine manufacturer’s maintenance manual.

CAUTION:- 0.6l Oil must be added to the engine before use

STARTING THE ENGINE (Fig.KII)

Once the machine has been set up properly, start the engine as follows:

a) Engines with choke system:

when the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (Fig.KIII - pos.13) on START

b)Operate the engine stop lever (14) to prepare the engine for start, keep lever pressed against handle while starting and using the machine (it operates the engine brake).

c) Engines with primer system:

Press the fuel-enrichment pump (21) located on the carburettor 3 or 4 times position the accelerator lever (13) on MAX.

For further information and explanations, read carefully the user instruction manual of the engine.

d) Start engine.

MANUAL STARTING: (While holding the engine stop lever (14)).

Hold the engine start-grip (11) and pull the starter rope gently until you feel the resistance caused by compres- sion. Return the starter rope slowly then pull the handle firmly towards you to its full extent.

ELECTRICAL STARTING: (While holding the engine stop lever (14)).

Insert the plug (G) in the socket (H) on the engine. Turn the ignition key (17).

CAUTION: The blade starts turning as soon as the engine is started.

Keep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine operation.

MOWING (Fig.KIII - KIv)

To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert the automatic advance gear.

How to insert automatic advance: Lift up the clutch handle (18) and keep it pressed in position.

CAUTION: Engage the gear only when the engine is running.

How to disengage advance: Release the clutch han- dle.

VERSION WITH BLADE BRAKE (Fig.KV)

With engine running, pull the handle (14) towards the bar and keep depressed. Push the blade engagement lever (19) forward to make the blade rotate.

WARNING! When the handle (14) is released the blade stops while the motor continues running.

MOWING

To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert the automatic advance gear.

How to insert automatic advance: Lift up the clutch handle (18) and keep it pressed in position.

CAUTION: Engage the gear only when the engine is running.

How to disengage advance: Release the clutch han- dle.

ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH CABLE (for self-propelled versions only)

Important: If, when you press the clutch lever, the automatic advance gear does not engage, the clutch cable should be adjusted by inserting the spring (P) in one of the subsequent holes in the plate (R) or in the hole “S” .

MAINTENANCE

Caution! Switch off the motor and disconnect the spark plug before undertaking any mainte- nance work.

For a four stroke engine, check the oil level and change the oil when dirty. For further explanation, see ENGINE INSTRUCTION BOOK.

Frequently check the mower and ensure that all grass deposits are removed from beneath the deck.

Never clean the mower by pouring water over it: this may seriously damage the electric start system.

Take care, the exhaust muffler may be very hot.

Frequently check the blade for damage.

The lawn mower must be checked by a SERVICE DEALER.

Cleaning under the bodywork

With machine at a standstill and off.

-Attach fitting (22) on the deck to the water supply tap.

Turn on the tap.

-start up the motor (blade in rotation), allowing it to warm up for a few minutes.

-at the end of cleaning switch off the motor, turn off the tap, detach the tube from the deck connection..

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