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- Page 1 Husqvarna 55R21 HVL Owner's Manual For Parts and Service, call 888-77LOWES 53219 59-05 Rev. 1 02.15.05 Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETANDTHROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, &... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
• Never r efuel t he machine indoors. wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. • Never s tore themachine orfuelcontainer where there • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement is an openflame, s parkor pilotlightsuchas a water bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. -
Page 4: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. OPERATOR MOWING PRESENCE POSITION IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- CONTROL OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. -
Page 5: Assembly
ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3 and 4) 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. - Page 6 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.
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Page 7: Operation
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. - 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 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 10-11) Open round door of discharge chute to move starter ADD OIL (See Fig. 12) rope out and away from grass catcher. Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE"...
- Page 10 OPERATION MOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with attachments on your mower. Such at- a minimum of 87 octane.
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Page 11: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication... -
Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER ¸¸¸ BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE ADAPTER tenance. TRAILING TIRES EDGE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- icals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. - Page 13 MAINTENANCE NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve Continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking starting in cold weather, and you should checkyour engine the dipstick until it reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage from will smoke on startup.
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Release control bar and stop engine. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. -
Page 15: Storage
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 STORAGE ENGINE HANDLE (See Figs. 23 and 24) FUEL SYSTEM You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. 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 55R21HVL (96145000101) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 45 00-01 45 \,...
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVL (96145000101) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 45 00-01 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 34-78 Spring, Door, Discharge Chute 532 19 05-82 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 532 18 532 06 53-22 Hairpin Cotter 532 18 34-45...
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVL (96145000101) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 45 00-01 23 31 i/_\ 4039 ..\\, I 12--. 69 3! 23...
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVL (96145000101) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 45 00-01 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 53-12 Drive Control Assembly, Complete 817 06 04-10 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/16 (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7)
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 55R21HVL (96145000101)- PRODUCT NUMBER 961 45 00-01 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 532 18 82-94 ..1 2 .... PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 75-30 Case, Lower 532 19 12-45 Case, Upper 532 18 75-32...
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Page 24: Warranty
Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husdvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty ser- SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA'S OBLIGATIONS UNDERTHE WARRANTY vice.This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and address of the selling dealer.