Maintenance - Husqvarna LC 551SP Operator's Manual

5. Slowly pull out the starter rope until you feel some
resistance.
6. Pull with force to start the engine.
To start the product (LC 551SP, LC
551VBP)
1. Make sure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
2. Stay behind the product.
3. Adjust the throttle control.
a) If the engine is cold, set the throttle control to the
choke position. (Fig. 47)
b) If the engine is warm, do not set the throttle
control to the choke position.
4. On model LC 551SP, hold the engine brake handle
against the handlebar. (Fig. 46)
5. Hold the starter rope handle with your right hand.
6. Slowly pull out the starter rope until you feel some
resistance.
7. Pull with force to start the engine.
8. Set the throttle control to full throttle.
9. On model LC 551VBP:
a) Release the start inhibitor.
b) Push the blade brake control in the direction of
the handlebar to start the blades.
To use the drive on the wheels
• Pull the drive bail in the direction of the handlebar.
(Fig. 48)
• For model LC 551VQ and model LC 551VBP: Adjust
the drive speed with the speed control on the left
side of the handle. Move the speed control forward
to increase the speed and rearward to decrease the
speed. (Fig. 49)
Introduction
WARNING:
maintenance, you must read and
understand the safety chapter.
For all servicing and repair work on the product, special
training is necessary. We guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and servicing. If your dealer is not
a service agent, speak to them for information about the
nearest service agent.

Maintenance

Do a general inspection
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Maintenance
Before you do
• Before you pull the product rearward, disengage the
drive and push the product forward approximately 10
cm.
• Release the drive bail to disengage the drive, for
example when you go near an obstacle.
To stop the product (LC 551SP, LC
551VQ)
• To stop the drive only, release the drive bail.
• To stop the engine, release the engine brake handle.
To stop the product (LC 551VBP)
• To stop the drive only, release the drive bail.
• To stop the engine, move the throttle control to the
stop position.
To get a good result
• Always use a sharp blade. A blunt blade gives an
irregular result and the cut surface of the grass
becomes yellow. A sharp blade also uses less
energy than a blunt blade.
• Do not cut more than ⅓ of the length of the grass.
Cut first with the cutting height set high. Examine the
result and lower the cutting height to an applicable
level. If the grass is very long, drive slowly and cut 2
times if necessary.
• Cut in different directions each time to prevent
stripes in the lawn.
• Keep the cutting cover clean. Buildup from grass
and dirt on the inner side of the cutting cover can
decrease the cutting result. Refer to
inner surface of the cutting cover on page 15 .
Maintenance schedule
CAUTION:
is up and not against the ground when you
tilt the product. Risk of engine damage.
The maintenance intervals are calculated from daily use
of the product. The intervals change if the product is not
used daily.
For maintenance identified with * refer to instructions in
Safety devices on the product on page 11 .
Daily
X
To clean the
Make sure that the air filter
Weekly Monthly
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