15
FIG. 18
HIGH
MED.
LOW
HANDLE
BRACKET
HANDLE PIN
SQUEEZE
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 18)
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi-
tions - adjust to height that suits you.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each
other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one
of the three height adjustment holes.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to
increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If
you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow,
take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna service center for
repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna service center for
repair and/or adjustment.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE
SPEED. OVER SPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY
HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK
THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST HUSQVARNA SER VICE CEN TER,
WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO
MAKE ANY NEC ESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
STORAGE
Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
HANDLE (See Figs. 19 and 20)
You can fold your lawn mower handle for stor age.
1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper
handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
2. Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each
other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot
entire han dle assembly forward and allow it to rest on
mower.
• When setting up your handle from the storage position,
the lower handle will require manually locking into the
mowing position.
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE
OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS
SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean
it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in
a clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely
fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting.