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5521CM
Owner’s Manual
532 18 55-91 11.08.02 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. 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-
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Look for this symbol to point out im- WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and portant saf ety 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 fornia 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 you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower . OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. UPPER HANDLE Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory LOWER HANDLE LIFT UP with the ex cep 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 b
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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 PRESENCE CON TROL BAR HANDLE KNOB STARTER HANDLE GAS O LINE FILL ER CAP GRASS CATCHER
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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. TO CONVERT MOWER HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a ENGINE SPEED mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: The e
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OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 6) 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower han dle. 3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. OPEN MULCHER DOOR GRASS CATCHER FRAME HANDLE BAG HANDLE FIG. 6 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Figs. 7 and 8) DISCHARGE Y our lawnmower is shipped without oil in the eng
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK 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. 1. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON po si tion. 2. Move choke lever to ON ( ) position. 3. Hold operator presence control bar down to the han dle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope UPPER LIMIT to snap back. NOTE: The choke lever automatically be
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce “CLEANING” IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine MANUAL. and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn The special mulching bla
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that WHEEL ➀ have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To ADJUSTER receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain (ON EACH mower as instructed in this manual. WHEEL) Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. ENGINE OIL ➁ All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at leas
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MAINTENANCE To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or LAWN MOWER wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Always observe safety rules when performing any main- Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. te nance. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, TIRES sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cals wh
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MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 12) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel by using a dirty air fi lter. Replace the air fi lter every 100 tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place Ser vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See wire where it cannot come in conta
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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. LAWN MOWER MOWING MOWING TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT POSITION POSITION See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear defl ector, atta
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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. Drain t
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16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CM (5521CMA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 34-87
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17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CM (5521CMA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 34-87 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 33 532 18 55-74 Selector Knob 1 532 17 65-55 Control Bar 34 532 18 57-18 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 2 532 17 36-58 Upper Handle, with Grip 36 532 16 08-28 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 3 532 17 41-10 Lower Handle 37 532 18 01-83 Wheel Assembly, Rear 4 532 17
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SERVICE NOTES 18
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SERVICE NOTES 19
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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
