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OPERATION
1. Do not change engine governor settings or over
speed the engine.
2. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts when operating mower.
3. Disengage blade drive when crossing gravel drives,
walks, roads or under any condition where thrown
objects might be a hazard.
4. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally, stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair
the damage.
5. Stop the engine and wait for the blades to stop
rotating whenever you leave the operating position for
any reason, including emptying the grass catcher or
making any adjustments or repairs.
6. Mow across slopes, never up and down. Use
caution when changing direction on slopes. Always
turn uphill. Do not mow very steep slopes. Do not
use sulky on any slopes.
7. When parking mower, stop engine and leave drive
levers down in DRIVE position with transmission in
gear to prevent rolling. Never park mower on a slope.
8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH
ENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED OR CON-
FINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION OF
THE ENGINE EXHAUST.
MAINTENANCE
1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to keep
mower in safe operating condition.
2. Never store the mower with gas in the tank inside a
building where fumes can reach an open flame or
spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in an
enclosure.
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
4. Check grass catcher assembly frequently for wear
or deterioration. Replace bag if loose seams or tears
are evident.
5. Have your mower inspected and serviced each year
by an authorized HUSQVARNA dealer. Determine if
any additional devices are available which might
upgrade the safety of your mower.
6. Use only authentic HUSQVARNA replacement
parts to insure the safety and quality of your mower is
maintained.
7. Safety decals should be replaced if they are
missing or illegible. Decals may be purchased from
your HUSQVARNA dealer.
WARNING: Failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in serious injury to the
operator or other persons. The owner must under-
stand these instructions, and must allow only persons
who understand these instructions to operate the
mower. Each person operating the mower must be of
sound mind and body and must not be under the
influence of any mind altering substance.
TRAINING
1. Read this manual carefully and question your
dealer if something is not clear. Should the dealer be
unable or unavailable to answer your questions, call or
write our factory.
2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper
use of the equipment.
3. DO NOT allow children in the yard or area when
the mower is operating.
4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate
mower.
5. Allow only responsible teenagers with mature
judgment to operate mower and only when being
supervised.
6. Keep the area clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.
PREPARATION
1. The use of personal protective equipment, such as
(but not limited to) protection for the eyes, ears, feet
and head is highly recommended.
2. Never operate the mower without proper guards,
covers, safety switches and devices in place and
properly functioning. Inspect to determine that these
safety devices are installed properly, are in good
condition and operate properly. If the condition of any
of these devices is questionable, they must be
replaced or repaired before using the mower.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area and remove all stones,
sticks, wire and other debris. Also note other pos-
sible hazards such as holes, stumps, sprinkler heads
etc..
4. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing
open shoes. Always wear substantial footwear and
long pants.
5. Fill gasoline tank before starting the engine. Only
use an approved gasoline container. Do not smoke
near open gasoline containers. Do not fill gasoline
tank indoors or when engine is running or hot. Wipe
off any spilled gasoline before starting engine.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments (even the
smallest) when engine is running.
7. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
8. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing; keep a firm grip on the handle and
walk, never run.
Safety