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- Page 1 6 Husqvarna 917.374800 (65RSW21HVC) Owner's Manual 532189442 12.01.03 Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT:THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATINGHANDSAND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. •...
- Page 3 WARNING: Battery posts,terminals and portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR Look for this symbol to point out im- lead compounds, chemicals known to SAFETY IS INVOLVED. related accessories contain lead and the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Page 4 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in itsentirety befo re you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. OPERATOR PRESENCE "-----._ CONTROL BAR IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. LOWER HANDLE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship-...
- Page 5 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3 and Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. Make sure the rear handle is on top (the same side as the front DOOR_ handle) and the strap is on the bottom. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. GRASS CATCHER NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water...
- Page 6 OPERATION KNOWYOUR 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 lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
- Page 7 OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resuJt i 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.
- Page 8 OPERATION (See Figs. TO CONVERT MOWER 7 thru Your lawn mowerwas shipped readyto be used as a muicher. To convert to rear bagging or side discharging: REAR BAGGING GRASS • Remove knob securing mutcher door to mower housing. • Open muicher door and insert tabs of discharge chute into hinge bracket opening and position rear of chute over threaded stud.
- Page 9 OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER (See Figs. 10 and 11) Open round door of discharge chute to move starter FOR MULCHING rope out and away from grass catcher. Grass catcher, discharge chute and side discharge deflector removed.
- Page 10 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Figs. 12 and 13) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. oil, or it will smoke on startup. I &...
- Page 11 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH, SEE "CLEANING _ IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THiS MANUAL, • The special mulching blade wiJJrecut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
- Page 12 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 **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt/Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
- Page 13 MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Always observe safety rules when performing any main- Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. tenance.
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) TO CHANGE ENGINE NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fueI Your engine wilt not run properly and may be damaged tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
- Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS (See Figs. TO REMOVE DRIVE B ELT 18 th ru 21) HOUSING CRANKSHAFT Disconnect spark plug wire from spark pJugand place HOLE wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. BLADE ADAPTER Remove screws retaining drive cover and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing (See Fig.
- Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Use biock of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended UghtenJng torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. IMPORTANT:BLADEBOLTJSHEATTREATEDIFBOLTNEEDS REPLACING,REPLACEONLYWITH APPROVEDBOLTSHOWN INTHE REPAIRPARTSSECTION OFTHiS MANUAL. Return mower to upright position. install new drive belt into idler arm assembly, then around the drive pulley.
- Page 17 STORAGE ENGINE HANDLE (See Figs. 23 and 24) FUEL SYSTEM You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS NOTE: The upper handle has an "anti-fold" bracket located FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH on the left side of the handle.
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Flit fueitank. Stale fuel. Empty fuel tank and refitt tank with fresh, clean gasoline. Water in fuel. Empty fuel tank and refitt tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374800 (65RSW21HVC) GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY- - PART NUMBER 532183699 PART DESCRIPTION 817541011 Screw, Tapping #10-24×.668 532160672 Gear Case, Upper 532057072 Seal 532183908 Drive Shaft 532160818 Bearing, Needle, Thrust 532077881 Bearing 532160817 Washer, Thrust 532850848 Key, Hi-pro 532184134...
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374800 (65RSW21HVC)
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374800 (65RSW21HVC) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Mulcher Door 532190582 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 532190515 Knob 532065322 Hairpin Cotter 532183447 532183483 Door, Discharge Chute Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag 532190580 532190577 Spring, Door, Discharge Chute Grassbag 532183478 532188506 Rod, Door, Discharge Chute...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374800 (65RSW21HVC)
- Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374800 (65RSW21HVC) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532188291 532185312 Drive Control Assembly, Complete Spring, Torsion 532175098 (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 532188279 812000058 Cover, Drive Control, Top E-Ring 532187353 532175103 Gear Pulley, Drive Control 532190283 532175105 Retainer, Drive, LH...
- Page 24 Pr_f of purchase m_t be presented to tbe aulbedzed HL_q_ar[_a dealer i_ order to obtain warranty #.4:= f_ SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA'S OBLIGATIONS UNDERTHE WARRANTY vice. l_is prc_I musl i_clade dato pu_cng_d, model number: serial numbe_ ar_ complete _me...