• When setting
up your handle
from
the storage
position,
lower handle
will
require
manually
locking
into mowing
position.
IMPORTANT:
When folding
the handle
for storage
or transportation,
be sure to
fold the handle
as shown
or you may dam-
age the control
cables.
SQUEEZE
Handle pin
Handle
bracket
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ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
It is important
to prevent
gum deposits
from forming
in essential
fuel
system
parts such as carburetor,
fuel filter,
fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which
leads to separation
and formation
of acids during
storage.
Acidic gas can
damage
the fuel system
of an engine
while
in storage.
• Empty
the fuel tank by starting
the en-
gine and letting it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
• Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
• Use fresh fuel next season.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- See appropriate
NOTE:
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
al-
ternative
in minimizing
the formation
of fuel
gum deposits
during storage.
Add stabilizer
to gasoline
in fuel tank or storage
container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine
at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer
to allow the stabilizer
to
reach the carburetor.
Do not empty the gas
tank and carburetor
if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE
OIL
Drain oil (with engine
warm)
and replace
with clean engine
oil.
(See "ENGINE"
in
the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
CYLINDER
1. Remove
spark plug.
2.
Pour one ounce
(29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3.
Pull starter
handle
slowly a few times
to distribute
oil.
4.
Replace
with new spark plug.
BATTERY
Disconnect
the battery
from the engine
connector
and charge
battery
48 hours.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline
from one season
to another.
• Replace
your gasoline
can if your can
starts to rust.
Rust and/or
dirt in your
gasoline
will cause problems.
• If possible,
store your unit indoors
and
cover it to protect
it from dust and dirt.
• Cover your unit with a suitable
protec-
tive cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic.
Plastic
cannot
breathe,
which
allows condensation
to
form and will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover mower while
engine
and exhaust
areas
are still warm.
_CAUTION:
Never store the lawn
mower with gasoline
in the tank inside
a building
where fumes
may reach an
open flame or spark.
Allow the engine
to cool before
storing
in any enclosure.
section
in manual
unless
directed
to a Husqvarna
Parts & Repair
Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1. Dirty air filter.
2.
Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
4.
Water in fuel.
5. Spark plug wire disconnected.
6.
Bad spark plug.
7. Loose
blade or broken
blade adapter.
8. Control
bar in released
position.
Does
not start
1. Clean/replace
air filter.
2.
Fill fuel tank.
3.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh,
clean gasoline.
4.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh,
clean gasoline.
5.
Connect
wire to plug.
6.
Replace
spark plug.
7. Tighten
blade bolt or
replace
blade adapter.
8.
Depress
control
bar to
handle.
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