Husqvarna 5521CH Owner's Manual

Husqvarna 5521CH Owner's Manual

Walk-behind mowers

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5521CH
Owner's Manual
532 18 55-80 Rev. 2 06.10.03 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 5521CH Owner’s Manual 532 18 55-80 Rev. 2 06.10.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2: 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________...
  • Page 4: Assembly

    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 ship- ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag.
  • Page 5: 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.
  • Page 6: How To Use Your Lawn Mower

    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 7 FOR SIDE DISCHARGING - 1. Rear door closed. 2. Side discharge defl ector installed. 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.
  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Figs. 7 and 8) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
  • Page 9 • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 10). If the lawn is over- grown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass.
  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
  • Page 11: Blade Care

    1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up. 3. Use a wood block between blade and mower hous ing to prevent blade from turning when re mov ing blade bolt.
  • Page 12 Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each fi...
  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by push ing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air fi lter and car bu re tor up. 4. Remove blade and debris shield.
  • Page 14: Storage

    30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
  • Page 15: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a qualifi ed service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or other hard surface before starting. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade.
  • Page 16: Repair Parts

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CH (5521CHA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-34...
  • Page 17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CH (5521CHA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-34 PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 60-24 Upper Handle (Includes Grip) 532 15 36-05 Lower Handle 532 18 60-11 Control Bar 532 18 27-55 Engine Zone Control Cable...
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CH (5521CHA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-34...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 5521CH (5521CHA) - PRODUCT NUMBER 954 22 32-34 PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 56-85 Vari-Speed Drive Control Assembly 532 16 99-11 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 532 17 51-03 Gear, Pinion 532 18 56-81 Screw 532 16 97-78...

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