Husqvarna 53S INTEK Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Safety Precautions
12.Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
13.Do not overspeed the engine or alter governor
settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and
shortens lawnmower life.
14.Disengage all blade and drive clutches before
starting.
15.Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at
all times and especially when switching on the engine.
16.Do not tilt lawnmower when starting the engine
17.Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute
whilst engine is running.
18.Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running
19.Spark plug wire may be hot - handle with care.
20.Do not attempt any maintenance on your
lawnmower when the engine is hot.
21. Stop the engine, and wait until the blade has stopped:-
- before leaving the mower unattended for any period.
22.Release the Operator Presence Control to stop
the engine, wait until the blade has stopped,
disconnect the spark plug lead and wait until the
engine has cooled:-
- before refueling;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower
until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in
a safe operating condition.;
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
23.Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2. Check the grasscatcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
3 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this product.
5. Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark.
6. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
7. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free
of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
9. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
Assembly Instructions
Handle Assembly
1. Your product is supplied with the handles folded
over the product. (A1)
2. Loosen handle adjusters (A2) on both sides of
the product and lift handle assembly up.
3. Adjust handle assembly to the most comfortable
operating position and tighten handle adjusters
(A2) on both sides of the product
Recoil Starter
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2. Pull the Operator Presence Control (B1) to
release the brake on the engine.
You must release the brake by pulling the OPC
lever to the handle before pulling out the cord.
3. Locate cord in the pull cord guide on the lower
handle. (B2)
4. Locate cord in the pull cord guide on the upper
handle. (B3)
Fitting the Grasscatcher
1. Lift safety flap. (C1)
2. Place the grasscatcher onto the hooks.(C2)
3. Lower the grasscatcher onto the rear surface of
the mower.
4. Locate safety flap onto the top of the
grasscatcher. (C3). Ensure the grasscatcher is
securely located.
Please Note :- Ensure no gap remains between the
safety flap and the grasscatcher
Where grass collection is not required you can use
the lawnmower without the grasscatcher. Ensure
the safety flap is fully closed.
Engine Notes
Oil
1. Check oil level periodically and after every five
hours of operation.
2. Add oil as necessary to keep the level to the
FULL mark on the dipstick.
3. Use a good quality SAE 30 four stroke oil.
4. To fill with oil:-
a) Remove oil filler cap. (D1)
b) Fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick. (D2)
5. Change the oil after the first five hours operation
and thereafter every 25 working hours.
6. Always change the oil while the engine is warm -
but not hot - never attempt any maintenance on a
hot engine.
Gasoline
1. Use fresh regular grade lead free gasoline.
2. Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot.
3. Do not fill the fuel tank while smoking.
4. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is
running.
5. To avoid introducing dirt into the fuel system,
wipe all grass and dirt from the gasoline filler cap
before unscrewing it. (E1)
6. It is recommended that you fill the tank through a
funnel with a filter. (E2)
7. Wipe away spillages before starting.
Please Note :- move the product away from the
fuelling area before starting
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