Husqvarna 55R21HVL User Manual

55R21HVLOwner’s Manual532 19 59-94 Rev. 2 02.15.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.

10ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12)• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over-fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with

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

12LAWN MOWERAlways observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance.TIRES• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cal

13MAINTENANCENOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and you should check your engine oil level frequently to

14LAWN MOWERTO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHTSee “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual.REAR DEFLECTORThe rear defl ector, attached

15STORAGEImmediately 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

16FIG. 23MOWINGPOSITIONOPERATOR PRES ENCECONTROL BARFOLDFORWARDFORSTORAGELOWER HANDLEHANDLE KNOBUPPER HANDLE ENGINEFUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPOR

17TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi

18ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVL (96145000100) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 45 00-01

19ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVL (96145000100) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 45 00-011 532 19 05-82 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 2 5

2WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause

20ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVL (96145000100) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 45 00-01

211 532 18 53-12 Drive Control Assembly, Complete (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 2 532 18 8

22ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVL (96145000100) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 45 00-01GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 532 18 82-94KEY PART

23SERVICE NOTES

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

3CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give you the best possible dependabil

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

72. Pull out button on underside of drive control, then push it back in.3. Operate mower to test drive speed. If there is no in-crease, your dri

8OPERATION• Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing with knob.• Place rear handle of grass catcher on the crossbar of the lawn

9BEFORE STARTING ENGINEADD OIL (See Fig. 12)Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in th