User manual HUSQVARNA W 21 K

[. . . ] Operator's Manual 968999283 / W21K, 968999284 / W21SK, 968999286 / W21SBK, 968999287 / W53SBEK 968999289 / W53SEK, 968999638 / W21KC 968999639 / W21SKC, 968999640 / W21SBKC Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21" PUSH MOWER Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Driving and Transport on Public Roads 3 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Good Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Manufacturing Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Symbols and Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating on Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Customer responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fuel Shut Off Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Refueling 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choke Control (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Throttle Control (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Blade Brake Control (BBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cutting height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ground Drive Bail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 To Convert Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 To Empty Grass Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Before Starting Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Transmission Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Self Propelled Models Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Push Models Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mulching Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Before Each Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual or the engine manual that comes with the unit. Insert dipstick without tightening, then remove it to check oil level. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Check oil level before each use. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual. 4. 1 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. TO STOP ENGINE See Storage Instructions for additional • To stop engine, release operator information. presence control bar. 2 8019-041 1. Gasoline fill CAUTION: NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. English-20 OPERATION TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. To start a cold engine, push the throttle control lever to the choke position. Models: W21SBK & W53SBEK, W21SBKC Pull starter cord briskly. It is not necessary to engage OPC control. Do not engage ground speed control bail. When engine starts, move the throttle control to fast position. Do not allow the starter cord to snap back. 8019-014 3 2 1 Pull start, Models: W21SBK, W53SBEK, W21SBKC 1. [. . . ] Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. [. . . ]