User manual HUSQVARNA 966840401

[. . . ] 4 CHILDREN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • SERVICE • The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. - - - - - - Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. • • CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. • Disconnect spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 7 ASSEMBLY 1 INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY 8. Use heavy washer and bolt supplied in kit to attach pulley to spindle. 9. Reinstall the deck belt. New Bolt New Heavy Washer 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck configuration will vary by size and model) 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 3. To prevent interference with the new belt shield, reverse the bolt/nut assembly on the rear of the deck height adjustment plate. 4. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. Drive Pulley Deck Height Adjustment Spacer Reverse rear bolt/nut assembly Belt Cover Belt Shield Standoff Spindle Key Replacement Shaft Discharge Chute 5. Remove the bolt securing the right hand deck pulley to the spindle. 6. Replace right blade shaft with new, longer shaft. The existing drive pulley and key will fit on the new shaft. Install blower drive pulley with the raised portion of pulley hub down. 7. Remove two rear bolts from spindle and place belt shield standoff where the two bolts were removed. Replace bolts and tighten. 2 MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1. Install the front mount bracket to the deck with the pin and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit. Hairpin Cotter Pin Outer Pulley Cover 8 ASSEMBLY 3 INSTALLING HOLD DOWN BRACKET 1. Temporarily secure the hold down bracket to the skid plate, using a bolt and nut from the kit and the outer hole in the bracket. If needed, prop the blower housing up so it sits vertically level, but leave no more than an 1/8" gap between the deck and blower housing. [. . . ] h. Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center supports. i. Close cover and secure latches over center support tubes. • If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves, it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the system or that the grass catcher containers are full. a. Disengage blades, place motion control levers in neutral position. [. . . ]