Husqvarna 917.375950 Owner's Manual

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Husqvarna
917 375950
Owner's Manual
532 1965-78
01,26.05
BY
Printed in U,S,A,

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  • Page 1 Husqvarna 917 375950 Owner's Manual 532 1965-78 01,26.05 Printed in U,S,A,...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, Look for this symbol to point out im- or roads.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Never r efuel themachine indoors, wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting, • Never s tore themachine o rfuelcontainer where there • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement is anopenflame, s parkorpilotlightsuchas a water bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition, heater o ronotherappliances, •...
  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. OPERATOR MOWING PRESENCE POSITION IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPEDWlTH- CONTROL OUT 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.
  • Page 5: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3 and Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. Make sure see "TO CONVERT MOWER"...
  • Page 6: Operation

    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. These symbols may appear on your mower or in literature supplied with it.
  • Page 7 OPERATION 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, HOWTO USEYOUR...
  • Page 8 OPERATION • Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing • Mower is now ready for side discharging operation, with knob, • To convert to mulching operation, side discharge de- flector must be removed and mulcher door secured to •...
  • Page 9 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER (See Figs. 11-12) 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter ADD OIL (See Fig. 13) rope out and away from grass catcher. Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE"...
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 13) may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck, Do not over- pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine fill.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE ADAPTER tenance, TRAILING TIRES EDGE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- icals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage, DRIVE WHEELS WASHER...
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in kerosene, are not to be used to clean &...
  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Release control bar and stop engine. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 15: Storage

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. Reattach debris shield to housing with screw previ- ously removed, Be sure tab of debris shield is in gap of housing, Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the HIGH adapter.
  • Page 16 STORAGE ENGINE HANDLE (See Figs. 23 and 24) FUEL SYSTEM You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage, IMPORTANT:IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM DEPOSITS Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline, 4. Water in fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline, 5, Spark plug wire is disconnected,...
  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375950...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375950 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob, Star 532 19 05-82 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 532 18 55-88 Bolt, Shoulder 532 06 53-22 Hairpin Cotter 532 18 34-65 Deflector, Discharge 532 18 34-83 Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag 532 18 59-96 Adjustment Bracket, Lower Handle, RH 532 19 47-36...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375950...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375950 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 70-12 Drive Control Assembly, Complete 817 06 04-10 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/16 (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 532 18 34-57 Cover, Dust, Wheel 532 19 57-61 Cover, Drive Control, Top 532 08 83-48 Washer, Flat 3/8...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 91 7.375950 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 532 18 82-94 PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 75-30 Case, Lower 532 19 12-45 Case, Upper 532 18 75-32 Gear, 24 Teeth 532 19 12-46 Shaft, Worm 532 18 35-05 Wireform...
  • Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    (2)Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light; 7349 Statesville Road (3)Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective Charlotte, 28269 manufacturer's warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of pur- chase;...

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