Husqvarna 5521CHV Lawn Mower User Manual

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 of your lawn mow er, all parts and hard ware you assemble must be tightened se cure ly. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to ensure proper tightness.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL BAR

UPPER HANDLE

LOWER HANDLE

LIFT

UP

TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON

1. Remove loose parts included with mower.

2. Cut down two end corners of car ton and lay end panel down fl at.

3. Remove all packing materials ex cept padding be tween upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to up per handle.

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for ad di tion al loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOW ER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Figs. 1 and 2)

IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS

NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CON TROL CABLES.

1. Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position.

2. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle sec-

tion into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.

3. Remove handle padding holding operator pres ence control bar to upper handle.

Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort.

Refer to “ADJUST HANDLE” in the Service and Ad just ments sec tion of this man u al.

CATCHER

FRAME

HANDLE

LIFT UP

VINYL

BINDINGS

MOWING

PO SI TION

FIG. 1

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

(See Fig. 2)

1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top.

2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

FRAME

OPENING

FIG. 2

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see “TO CON VERT MOWER” in the Operation section of this man u al.

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