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5521BBC
Owner’s Manual
532 40 05-15 11.28.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, Look for this symbol to point out im- or roads. por tant safety precautions. It means Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equip- CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!! YOUR men
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Never refuel the machine indoors. wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. Never store the machine or fuel container where there Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement is an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as a water bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. heater or on other appliances. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer operation regularly. bed with
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ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. OPERATOR BLADE / BRAKE CONTROL PRESENCE CON TROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE / ENGINE HANDL
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OPERATION The operation of any lawn 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 lawn mower or per- forming any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR BLADE / BRAKE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL (See Fig. 5) The engine is controlled by a throttle
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OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 10) TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle. All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move mower han dle. lever forward to desired position, To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear. 3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause LEVE
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OPERATION SIDE DIS CHARG ING (See Fig. 12) SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge open ing of mower. FOR MULCHING - Open mulcher door and install discharge defl ector 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. un der door as shown. 2. Mulcher door closed. Mower is now ready for discharging operation. FOR REAR BAGGING - To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis charge 1. Rear mulcher plug removed. defl ect
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OPERATION ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 13) MOWING TIPS Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over- fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. blade attachments. Such attachments Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 are hazardous, will damage your mower days to assure fuel freshness. and could void your warranty. Under certain conditions, such as very t
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 STORAGE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel
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MAINTENANCE TO SHARPEN BLADE LAWN MOWER NOTE: We do not recommend sharp en ing blade - but if you Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An un bal anced blade will cause TIRES eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- The blade can be sharp ened with a fi le or on a grind- i cals which can harm rubber. ing wheel. Do not a
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MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 17 & 18) AIR FILTER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. by using a dirty air fi lter. Replace the air fi lter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. Ser vice air cleaner more often under dust
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: To avoid serious injury, before MED. HIGH performing any service or adjustments: HANDLE PIN 1. Release control bar and stop engine. LOW 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts SQUEEZE have completely stopped. HANDLE 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark BRACKET plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER FIG. 19 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT ENGINE See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. Mai
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STORAGE ENGINE MOWING OPERATOR POSITION FUEL SYSTEM PRES ENCE CONTROL IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS BAR FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS FOLD SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR FORWARD TANK DURING STORAGE. ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS FOR (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) STORAGE CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel.
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16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521BBC (96143001300) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-13
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17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521BBC (96143001300) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-13 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 54 532 19 68-12 Idler Arm 1 532 18 97-40 Handle, Upper (Includes Foam Grip) 55 532 16 60-43 Idler Pulley 2 532 19 60-05 Handle, Lower 56 532 16 08-29 Shoulder Bolt 3 532 18 60-53 Spring, Rear Door, RH 57 532 19 33-15 Bracket Assembly 4 532
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18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521BBC (96143001300) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-13
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19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521BBC (96143001300) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-13 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 33 532 08 39-23 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 3/8-16 1 532 19 67-55 Drive Control Assembly, Auto-Walk 2 532 19 57-61 Cover, Top, Auto-Walk Drive Control 34 532 18 06-26 Hubcap 35 532 19 60-16 Shaft Assembly, Rear 3 532 18 73-53 Pulley 4 532 19 00-39 L
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20 WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur- This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following: chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty (1)Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect, including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust, Period” of the p
