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65021ES
Owner’s Manual
532 40 90-54 12.16.06 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 PRESENCE CON TROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVER KEY START SWITCH HANDLE KNOB AUXILIARY START
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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. 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from plug. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER 2. Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive ENGINE SPEED s
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OPERATION SIDE DIS CHARG ING (See Fig. 7) CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower � Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge with out mulcher plug or ap proved grass open ing of mower. catch er in place. Never at tempt to op- er ate the lawn mow er with the rear door � Open mulcher door and install dis charge defl ector re moved or propped open. under door as shown. � Mower is now ready for discharging operation. TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 8) � To convert to mulch
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS GASOLINE ENGINE FILLER OIL CAP CAP CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such at- tachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty. � Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mowe
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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 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) LAWN MOWER is up toward the engine. Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. 4. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hard ened washer into blade adapter and crank shaft. TIRES 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower � Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clock wise. i cals which can harm rubber. � The recom
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ENGINE 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move. LUBRICATION 2. Carefully remove cartridge. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service 3. Clean by gently tapping on a fl at surface. If very dirty, classifi cation SG–SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade replace car tridge. according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CAUTION: Pe tro leum solvents, such as ker o sene, are not to be used to clean SAE 30 car tri
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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. 7. Turn lawn mower on its side with air fi lter and car bu - LAWN MOWER re tor down. TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT 8. Reinstall blade. See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE MOWING MOWING POSITION POSITION ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. HAIRPIN CARBURETOR COTTER HANDLE Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not MOUNTING BRACKET operate properly due to suspected carburet
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STORAGE ENGINE HANDLE (See Figs. 19 and 20) FUEL SYSTEM You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS 1. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH each other until the lower handle clears the handle AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK bracket, then move handle forward. DURING STORAGE. ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN 2. Loos
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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 fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh,
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16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 65021ES (96143002000) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-20
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17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 65021ES (96143002000) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-20 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 64-03 Upper Handle (Includes Foam Grip) 37 874 78 04-12 Bolt 2 532 41 17-02 Lower Handle 38 819 11 22-06 Washer 3 532 19 70-19 Control Bar 39 532 19 00-97 Charger, Battery 4 817 41 13-08 Screw 40 532 19 09-39 Mounting Bracket, Debris Shield 5 532
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18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 65021ES (96143002000) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-20
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19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 65021ES (96143002000) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-20 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 73-16 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 36 532 40 48-33 Gearcase Assembly, Complete 2 532 41 16-73 Cover, Drive Control, Upper 38 873 80 04-00 Locknut, Hex 1/4-20 3 532 40 62-62 Pulley 40 532 40 65-58 Spring 4 532 19 00-39 Lever, Drive Control 41
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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
