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7021CH1
Owner’s Manual
532 19 39-67 10.22.04 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. portant saf ety 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 manu al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower . OPERATOR MOWING PRESENCE PO SI TION IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- CONTROL OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. BAR Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory LIFT with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship- UP ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly have bee
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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 HANDLE KNOB STARTER HANDLE EN GINE OIL CAP
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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. To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever towa rd HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your re quire ments. Be sure all w
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OPERATION CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower with out rear door closed or ap proved grass catcher in place. Never at tempt to op er ate the lawn mow er with the rear door re moved or propped open. TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7) 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle. OPEN 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn MULCHER mower han dle. DOOR 3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
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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 y our mo wer and could v oid y our 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
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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 * 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 s
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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 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 12) ENGINE Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. LUBRICATION Replace paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, which ev er occurs fi rst. Service air cleaner Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service more often under dusty conditions. classifi cation SG–SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. 1. Loosen screws and remove cover. 2. Carefully remove
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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 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT SQUEEZE TO ADJUST See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. LOWER HANDLE REAR DEFLECTOR MOUNTING PIN The rear defl
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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 “CLEANI
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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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SERVICE NOTES 15
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16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 7021CH1 (96143000600) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-06
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17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 7021CH1 (96143000600) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-06 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 19 25-18 Upper Handle 32 532 18 25-37 Selector Spring 2 532 15 34-18 Lower Handle 33 873 80 05-00 Locknut 3 532 18 55-78 Control Bar 34 532 18 25-42 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH 4 532 18 27-55 Engine Zone Control Cable 35 532 19 18-53
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18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 7021CH1 (96143000600) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-06
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19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 7021CH1 (96143000600) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-06 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 45-88 Drive Control Assembly 54 532 19 47-24 Grassbag Assembly 2 532 08 80-58 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 55 532 17 57-39 Driveshaft Cover 3 532 17 52-62 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 57 532 18 88-15 Frame, Grassbag 4 532 1
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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
