Cutting Height Adjustment; Starting And Stopping - Husqvarna 540 Original Instructions Manual

D1
D2
E1
Oil
1. To fill with oil:-
a) Remove oil filter cap.
b) Fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
2. Use a good quality SAE 30 four stroke oil.
3. Check oil level periodically and after every five hours
of operation.
4. Add oil as necessary to keep the level to the FULL
mark on the dipstick.
5. Change the oil after the first five hours operation and
thereafter every 25 working hours.
6. Always change the oil while the engine is warm - but not
hot - never attempt any maintenance on a hot engine.
Refer to the Engine Operators Manual for further information.
F1

Cutting Height Adjustment

E2
Engine Notes

Starting and Stopping

F2
Grassbox Assembly
1. Position the two grassbox halves together (D1) and press
each location point into position without fully connecting the
clips.
2. When the location points are matched correctly firmly press
the grassbox together until all clips are securely connected.
(D2)
Cutting Height
The cutting height can be adjusted by removing the front
and back wheels on the product.
1. Remove the wheel by turning the wheel hub in an
anticlockwise direction (E1) and relocate in new hole
turning the wheel hub in a clockwise direction to
tighten (E2). Repeat for other wheels adjusting to the
same position.
POWERDRIVE VERSION
1. When the rear wheels are removed the height
adjustment holes can be viewed by moving the drive
wheel disc up and down,
Petrol
1. Use fresh regular grade lead free petrol.
2. NEVER USE LEADED PETROL
Using leaded petrol will make the exhaust smoke and
cause irreparable damage to engines fitted with a
catalytic converter.
3. Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot.
4. Do not fill the fuel tank while smoking.
5. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.
6. T o avoid introducing dirt into the fuel system, wipe all grass
and dirt from the petrol filler cap before unscrewing it.
7. It is recommended that you fill the tank through a
funnel with a filter.
8. Wipe away spillages before starting.
Please note:- When starting the engine for the first time,
fill with oil and petrol as described above in the Engine
Notes section.
PUSH LAWNMOWER
1. Connect the spark plug lead.
Starting the cold engine
Push primer bulb firmly 3 times before starting cold engine.
(F1) (Also, if the engine has stopped because it has ran out
of fuel, refuel engine and push primer 3 times).
Starting the warm engine
NOTE: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine. However, cool weather (55
below) may require priming to be repeated.
2. Pull the brake lever fully towards the handle (F2)
(on left hand side of handle when viewed from the
rear).
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