Husqvarna 7021CH1 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
7
OPERATION
FIG. 7
GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME
HANDLE
BAG
HANDLE
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.
FIG. 6
OPEN
MULCHER
DOOR
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 8)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type
and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll 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
under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
with out rear door closed or ap proved
grass catcher in place. Never at tempt
to op er ate the lawn mow er with the rear
door re moved or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and
bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.