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Husqvarna
55R21 HV
Owner's Manual
For Parts
and Service,
call 1-800-448-7543
532 19 08-72 Rev. 3 05.03.04
BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Husqvarna 55R21 HV Owner's Manual For Parts and Service, call 1-800-448-7543 532 19 08-72 Rev. 3 05.03.04 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    WARNING: Battery posts,terminals and portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR Look for this symbol to point out im- lead compounds, chemicals known to SAFETY IS INVOLVED. related accessories contain lead and the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug harm.
  • Page 4: Lawn Mower

    ASSEMBLY Read these instructionsand this manual in itsentirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- UPPER OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. LOWER HANDLE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted for ship- ping purposes.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3 and Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. Make sure the rear handle is on top (the same side as the front DOOR_ handle) and the strap is on the bottom. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Ifvinyl bindingsare too stiff,hold them in warm water...
  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    OPERATION KNOWYOUR 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.
  • Page 7: Howto Useyour

    OPERATION =,_.-'== in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
  • Page 8 OPERATION • Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing • Mower is now ready for side discharging operation. with knob. • To convert to mulching operation, side discharge de- flector must be removed and mulcher door secured to •...
  • Page 9: Before Starting

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO EMPTYGRASS CATCHER (See Figs.10-11) Open round door of discharge chute to move starter ADD OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13) rope out and away from grass catcher. Yourlawnmower is shipped withoutoil inthe engine. Fortype and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 10: Add Gasoline

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce a minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE REPORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS ORSEASOH HOURS S TORAGE 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...
  • Page 12: Blade Care

    MAINTENANCE To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or LAWN MOWER watt. 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. tenance.
  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged plug securely each time you check the oil level. by using a dirty air filter.
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS (See Figs. 18-20) TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT HOUSING CRANKSHAFT Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place HOLE wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. BLADE ADAPTER Remove screws retaining drive cover and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing (See Fig.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. Reattach debris shield to housing with screw previ- ously removed. Be sure tab of debris shield is in gap of housing. Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the -HANDLE HIGH...
  • Page 16: Engine Fuel System

    STORAGE ENGINE HANDLE (See Figs. 23 and 24) FUEL SYSTEM You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM DEPOSITS handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. Water in fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVD - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-10 333_ 25 _...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVD - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-10 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 05-78 Discharge Chute, Plastic 532 19 05-82 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 532 19 532 06 53-22 Hairpin Cotter 532 18 74-25 Adjustment Bracket, Lower Handle, LH 55-88 Knob, Star 532 18 34-83...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVD - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-10 J 29 ° _-...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVD - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-10 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cover, Dust, Wheel 532 18 53-12 Drive Control Assembly, Complete 532 18 34-57 Washer, Flat 3/8 (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 532 08 83-48 532 18 82-79 Cover, Drive Control, Top...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVD PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-10 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 532 18 82-94 PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 75-30 Case, Lower 532 19 12-45 Case, Upper 532 18 75-32 Gear, 24 Teeth 532 19 12-46 Shaft, Worm 532 18 35-05...
  • Page 23: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 24 The fit of the protective apparel/boot is not filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days covered under wan'anty. from the date of purchase...

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