Husqvarna 55C21HV User Manual Page 1

55C21HVOwner’s Manual532 19 08-71 01.29.04 BYPrinted in U.S.A.

10OPERATIONTO STOP ENGINE• To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fue

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

12➁ ENGINE OIL ➀ HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS➀ REAR DOOR HINGE➀ MULCHER DOORHINGE PIN➀ CASTER WHEELPIVOT POINTSCheck for Loose FastenersClean / Insp

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

15TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 18 thru 21)1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug

16STORAGEImmediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. 3. Be sure th

17ENGINEFUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FU

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

19ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55C21HV (55C21HVB)PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 38-90GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 532 18 82-94KEY 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 55C21HV (55C21HVB), PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 38-90

21ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55C21HV (55C21HVB), PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 38-901 532 19 05-82 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 2 532 06 5

22ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55C21HV (55C21HVB), PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 38-90

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

73. Operate mower to see if drive speed has increased. If there is no increase, the drive belt is worn and needs to be re placed.TO ADJUST CUTTING

8OPERATIONTO CONVERT MOWER (See Figs. 7 thru 9)Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to rear bagging or side discharg

9OPERATIONSIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHENCONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWERFOR MULCHING -1. Grass catcher, discharge chute and side discharge defl ector remove