CONTROLS

Engine Speed

The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable

Operator Presence Control (OPC)

Models: W21SBK, W53SBEK, W21SBKC

Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control (OPC). The engine will start whether the OPC is engaged or not. The blade will not operate unless the OPC is engaged. If blade is engaged, releasing the OPC will stop the blade but will not stop the engine.

Models: W21K, W21SK, W53SEK, W21KC and W21SKC

Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control (OPC). The engine will not start unless the OPC is pulled rearward. The engine and blade will stop turning when the OPC is released.

CAUTION:

Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. DO NOT under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.

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Handle Bar

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1.Operator Presence Control (OPC)

(Engaged position)

Fuel Shut Off Valve

The fuel shut off valve is located under the fuel tank. The valve has two positions; ON and OFF.

Refueling

Fuel valve “ON”

The machine has one fuel tank. The tank volume is 2.1quarts or 0.53 gallon

(2.0 liters).

The engine will run on a minimum of 85- octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used beneficially. See also Technical Data concerning ethanol fuel. Methanol fuel is not recommended.

Fuel valve “OFF”

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Husqvarna W21K, W21SK, W21SBK, W53SBEK, W53SEK, W21KC, W21SKC, W21SBKC manual Engine Speed, Fuel Shut Off Valve