Husqvarna 55B21HV User Manual

55B21HVOwner’s Manual532 18 63-04 Rev. 4 03.17.04 BYPrinted in U.S.A.

10OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING ENGINEADD OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15)Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, s

11• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing

12➁ ENGINE OIL ➀ HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS➀ REAR DOOR HINGE➀ MULCHER DOORHINGE PINCheck for Loose FastenersClean / Inspect Grass Catcher *Check T

13LAWN MOWERAlways observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance.TIRES• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cal

14AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Replace the air fi lter every 100 hours of operation or e

157. Use a wood block between blade and mower hous ing to prevent blade from turning when re mov ing blade bolt.NOTE: Protect your hands with glove

16SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing.3. Reattach debris shield to housing with screw pre

17HANDLE (See Figs. 25 and 26)You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and a

18Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter.

19ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55B21HV (55B21HVA)PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-27GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 532 18 36-99KEY PART

2Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILU

20ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55B21HV (55B21HVA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-27

21ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55B21HV (55B21HVA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-27 1 532 18 60-03 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 2 532 06

22ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55B21HV (55B21HVA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-27

231 532 18 53-12 Drive Control Assembly, Complete (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 2 532 18 8

24SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur-chaser to be fre

3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 1.0 Quartsand Type: (Unleaded Regular Only)Oil Type (API-SF-S

4ASSEMBLYRead these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. IMPORTANT: THIS LA

5TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER(See Figs. 3 and 4)1. Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. Make sure the rear handle is on top (the same side as the fr

6KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower

7BLADE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)CAUTION: When the blade control is engaged, the blade turns. When the blade control is disengaged, the blade stops.•

8• Lift the round door of the discharge chute and place the grass catcher into place on the discharge chute.NOTE: Be sure round door of discharge

9OPERATIONTO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER(See Figs. 12 and 13) 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher.FIG