Assembly; To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton; How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower; To Unfold Handle - Husqvarna HU725AWDH Operator's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchase ofa newlawn
mower. Ithasbeen designed, engineered andmanufactured
togive youthe best p ossible d ependability andperformance.
Shouldyouexperience anyproblemyou cannoteasily
remedy, p leasecontact y ournearest a uthorized s ervice
center/department. W e havecompetent, w ell-trained
technicians a ndthe propertoolsto service or repair this
lawnmower.
Please readandretain thismanual.Theinstructions w ill
enable youto assemble andmaintain yourlawnmower
properly. A lways observe the"SAFETY R ULES".
SERIAL
NUMBER:
DATE OFPURCHASE:
THEMODELAND S ERIAL N UMBERS WILL BEFOUND
ONADECALATTACHED TOTHEREAR OFTHE LAWN
MOWER HOUSING.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL N UMBER A ND
DATE OF PURCHASE ANDKEEP INA SAFEPLACE
FORFUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity 1.6 Quarts
and Type: (Unleaded Regular Only)
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F);
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: 15.5 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap: .020"): Autolite 3924
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. (47-54 Nm)
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your lawn mower.
• Followthe instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor-
age" sections of this owner's manual.
ASSEMBLY
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before
you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITHOUT
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. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in
the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your
lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must
be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary
to ensure proper tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON
1. Remove loose parts included with mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat.
3. Remove all packing materials except padding between
upper and lower handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-
ougly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Figs. 1 and 2)
IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT
TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
1. Raise lower handle section to operating position and
align holes in lower handle with holes in handle brack-
ets.
3. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle sec-
tion into place on lower handle and tighten both upper
("star") knobs.
4. Remove any packing material from around control bar.
Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort.
Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
OPERATOR MOWING
PRESENCE POSiTiON
CONTROL
BAR
LOWER
HANDLE
LOWER HANDLE
"STANDARD" KNOB
FIG. 1
2. Insert handle bolts through lower handles and handle
brackets; secure with lower ("standard") knobs.
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