Maintenance
Storing your Lawnmower
1. Do not store your lawnmower immediately after
use.
2. Wait until the engine has cooled to avoid a
potential fire hazard.
3. Clean your lawnmower
4. Store in a cool, dry place where your
lawnmower is protected from damage.
Service Recommendations
Your product is uniquely identified by a silver
and black product rating label.
We strongly recommend that your product is
serviced at least every twelve months, more
often in a professional application.
Engine Maintenance Schedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever
occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions
First 5 hours - Change oil.
Every 5 hours or daily - Check oil level.
Clean finger guard. Clean around muffler.
Every 25 hours or every season - Change oil if
operating under heavy load or high ambient
temperature. Service air cleaner.
Every 50 hours or every season - Change oil.
Inspect spark arrester, if equipped.
Every 100 hours or every season - Clean cooling
system*. Replace spark plug.
* Clean more often under dusty conditions, or
when airborne debris is present or after
prolonged operation cutting tall, dry grass.
Engine Servicing & Guarantee
The engine fitted to your lawnmower is
guaranteed by the Engine Manufacturer.
Fault Finding
Engine Will Not Start
1. Ensure Operator Presence Control is in the
start position.
2. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank
and the cap air vent is clear.
3. Remove and dry the spark plug.
4. Petrol may be stale. Replace. Once petrol has
been replaced, it may take a little time for fresh
petrol to filter through.
5. Check that the blade bolt is tight. A loose bolt
could cause difficult starting.
6. If the engine will still not start, immediately
disconnect the spark plug lead.
7. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL APPROVED
SERVICE CENTRE.
Lack of Engine Power and/or Overheating
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead and allow the
engine to cool down.
2. Clean grass clippings and debris from around
the engine and air inlets and the underside of
the deck.
3. Clean the engine air filter (Ask your local
Approved Service Centre to clean the engine
air filter thoroughly).
4. Petrol may be stale replace. Once petrol has
been replaced, it may take a little time for fresh
petrol to filter through.
5. If the engine still lacks power and/or is
overheating, immediately disconnect the
spark plug lead.
6. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL APPROVED
SERVICE CENTRE.
Excessive Vibration
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2. Check that the blade is correctly fitted.
3. If the blade is damaged or worn replace it with
a new one.
4. If vibration persists, turn the blade through 180
0
by first loosening the blade bolt, turning the
blade and re-tightening the blade bolt.
5. If vibration persists, immediately disconnect
the spark plug lead.
6. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL APPROVED
SERVICE CENTRE.
ENVIRONMENT
AL INFORMATION
Husqvarna Outdoor Products are manufactured
under an Environmental Management System (ISO
14001) using, where practical, components
manufactured in the most environmentally
responsible manner, according to company
procedures, and with the potential for recycling at
the end of the products’ life.
• Packaging is recyclable and plastic components
have been labelled (where practical) for
categorised recycling.
• Awareness of the environment must be
considered when disposing of ‘end-of-life’
product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for
disposal information.
DISPOSAL OF FUELS AND LUBRICA
TING OILS
• Wear protective clothing when handling any
fuels and lubricants.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Remove petrol and engine oil before
transporting the product.
• Contact your local authority for information of
your nearest Recycling/Disposal Station.
Do NOT dispose of used fuels/oils
with household waste
Waste fuels/oils are harmful, but can
be recycled and should be disposed
of through the recognised facilities.
Do NOT dispose of used fuels/oils to
water.
Do NOT incinerate
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