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Operator's manual
L221A
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
English

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  • Page 1 Operator’s manual L221A Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center. IMPORTANT! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE Children OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD WARNING! Children can be seriously RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    SAFETY RULES Safe handling of gasoline • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme devices in place. care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely •...
  • Page 4: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING! The machine can be a Explanation of warning levels dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or The warnings are graded in three levels. fatal injury to the operator or others. WARNING! Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Spark plug ............. 21 Air filter ..............21 SAFETY RULES Blade ..............22 Children ..............2 Drive belt ............... 24 General operation ..........2 TROUBLESHOOTING Slope operation ............. 3 Troubleshooting schedule ........26 Safe handling of gasoline ........3 General service .............
  • Page 6: Presentation

    Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna • Read and observe the safety rules. product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates • Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. Any back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the...
  • Page 7: Steps Before Using A New Lawn Mower

    A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product WARNING! In order to prevent accidental development and therefore reserves the right to modify...
  • Page 8: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower? Engine brake handle Muffler Drive bail 10 Wash-out port Starter handle 11 Rear deflector Grass catcher 12 Engine oil cap with dipstick Fuel cap 13 Cutting height control Air filter 14 Mulch plug Spark plug 15 Operator’s manual...
  • Page 9: Machine´s Safety Equipment

    MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT General Rear deflector The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of This section describes the machine's safety equipment, your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the carried out to ensure that it operates correctly.
  • Page 10: Assembling And Adjustments

    ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS General Vertical handle storage The handle can be set in a vertical storage position. WARNING! Prevent unintentional Loosen the lower handle knobs. starting by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug. Rotate the handle and align the handle bar pins with the vertical slots on the handle bracket.
  • Page 11: Grass Catcher

    ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS Grass catcher Convert the lawn mower Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used in Assembly of the catcher mulching mode. Put the grass catcher frame into the grass bag with The mulching mode will recut the grass clippings many the rigid part of the bag on the bottom.
  • Page 12: Cutting Height

    ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS Cutting height Mulching Lift the back shield and remove the grass bag (if The cutting height can be adjusted to 9 (1-9) different equipped). positions. Insert the mulch plug into the collector channel. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements.
  • Page 13: Fuel Handling

    FUEL HANDLING General • If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. Engine oil WARNING! Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or CAUTION! Check the oil level before starting the lawn carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 14: Operating

    OPERATING Personal protective equipment Children You must use approved personal protective equipment WARNING! Children can be seriously whenever you use the machine. Personal protective injured or killed by this equipment. equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will Carefully read and follow all of the safety reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
  • Page 15 OPERATING Always use common sense Work area safety It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you • Branches, twigs, stones, etc. should be removed from can face. Always exercise care and use your common the lawn before you start to mow. sense.
  • Page 16: Basic Working Techniques

    OPERATING Slope operation • Pay particular attention when pulling the machine towards you during work. Mowing slopes can be dangerous. Do not use the lawn • Never lift up the lawn mower or carry it around when mower on slopes steeper than 15°. All slopes demand the engine is running.
  • Page 17: Starting And Stopping

    OPERATING Starting and stopping Stopping • Stop the engine by releasing the engine brake handle. Before starting The drive is also disengaged when you release the engine brake handle. • WARNING! Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    If you need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer. • Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the machine and make essential adjustments and repairs. • Replace any damaged, worn or broken parts.
  • Page 19: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE General recommendations Cleaning The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items WARNING! Always disconnect the spark that have been subjected to operator abuse or plug before performing maintenance or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, service.
  • Page 20: Engine

    MAINTENANCE Engine Gear cases • To keep your drive system working properly, the gear Lubrication cases and area around the drive should be kept clean Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover classification SG-SL.
  • Page 21: Muffler

    MAINTENANCE Add oil Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping evey few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick. Do The lawn mower should stand on flat ground when not overfill! you check the oil level. Ensure the ignition lead has Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting been removed from the spark plug before you open engine.
  • Page 22: Blade

    MAINTENANCE Blade Replacing the blades Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or service. WARNING! Always wear heavy-duty gloves when servicing and maintaining Always empty the fuel tank before you place the lawn the blade. The blade is very sharp and mower on its side.
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE Assembly: Verify the spark plug wire is disconnected from the engine. Position the blade adapter on the engine crank shaft. Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are WARNING! Always disconnect spark aligned and that the drive belt is inside the tab of the plug wire and place wire where it cannot belt retainer.
  • Page 24: Drive Belt

    MAINTENANCE Drive belt Remove the drive belt Mulch plug • Empty the fuel tank by running the machine until the Rear insert tank is empty. Transmission drive pulley • Always disconnect the spark plug before performing Idler bracket maintenance or accessing mocable parts. Drive cover •...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE • Remove the blade bolt by turning the bolt counter- • Remove all 3 idler pulleys from idler assembly. clockwise. Remove blade and attaching hardware: bolt, lock washer and hardened washer. • Remove belt from blade adapter / engine pulley and idler assembly.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting schedule WARNING! If service operations or troubleshooting does not require the machine to be on, the engine should be switched off, and the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug. Problem Probable cause Potential Solution Incorrect starting procedure. See instructions under the heading Starting and stopping.
  • Page 27 English – 27...
  • Page 28 Original instructions 1159378-27 2017-08-31...

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