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5521CHV
Owner’s Manual
For Parts and Service, call 1-800-448-7543
532 18 90-60 Rev. 3 07.28.04 BY/rad/BY/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 THROWING OBJECTS . FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the The operator could lose footing or balance. machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thor- o
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Look for this symbol to point out im- WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and por tant safety precautions. It means related ac ces so ries contain lead and CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!! YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to SAFE TY IS IN VOLVED. the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent ac ci den
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ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manu al in its entirety before OPERATOR PRESENCE you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower . CONTROL BAR IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- UPPER HANDLE OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. LOWER HANDLE Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory LIFT UP with the excep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., LIFT necessary to com plete the as sem
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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. DRIVE OPERATOR PRESENCE CON TROL BAR CONTROL BAR STARTER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB GAS O LINE FILL ER
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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 performing 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 ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per- formance. Speed is not adjustable
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OPERATION SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER PIVOT PINS REAR WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER DOOR FOR MULCHING - GRASS CATCHER 1. Rear door closed. HANDLE 2. Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING - 1. Grass catcher installed. 2. Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING - 1. Rear door closed. 2. Discharge defl ector installed. CATCH ER FRAME HOOK CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower FIG. 5 with out rear door closed or ap proved grass catcher in place. Never at tempt to op er ate the lawn
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OPERATION ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 8) BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over- ADD OIL (See Figs. 7 and 8) fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with Y our lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 section of this manual. days to assure fuel freshness
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OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS OFF CHOKE LEVER IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE “CLEANING” IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANU AL. The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biode- grade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always ON mulch with your
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25HOURS 100 STORAGE USE USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * CheckTires Check DriveWheels *** 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 sys
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MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clock wise. Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs. IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED. IF BOLT NEEDS TIRES REPLACING, REPLACE ONL Y WITH APPROVED BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cals which can harm r
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MAINTENANCE 5. Fill engine with oil. The engine oil capacity is 18.5 oz. ENGINE If oil is not com plete ly drained from engine, you may not need the entire container of a 20 oz. bottle of oil. LUBRICATION Slowly pour 3/4 of the oil from the container down the Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service oil fi ll spout into the engine. classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade 6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Use guage on oil according to yo
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket LAWN MOWER mount ing pin. TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT 3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins. See “TO ADJUS
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STORAGE Immediately 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. LAWN MOWER ENGINE When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean FUEL SYSTEM it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS a clean, dry area. FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEAN
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 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. 3. Empty f
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16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CHV (5521CHVA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 38-83
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17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CHV (5521CHVA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 38-83 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 34 532 18 25-42 Axle Arm Assembly, LR 1 532 18 60-24 Upper Handle (Includes Foam Grip) 35 532 12 50-78 Washer 2 532 15 34-18 Lower Handle 36 532 18 41-93 Bolt 3 532 18 60-11 Control Bar 37 532 15 00-78 Thread Cutting Screw w/Sems 5/16-18 x 3/4 4
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18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CHV (5521CHVA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 38-83
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19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CHV (5521CHVA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 38-83 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 91-82 Vari-Speed Drive Control Assembly 35 532 18 09-15 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, LH 2 532 16 99-11 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster (Includes Knob and Bearing) 3 532 17 51-03 Gear, Pinion 36 532 18 72-12 Gear Case Assembly, Complete 4 532
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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
