How To Use Your - Husqvarna 917.374426 Owner's Manual

The operationof any
SAF_Q_SSE_ lawn mowercan result
in foreignobjectsthrown
into the eyes,whichcan
result in severeeye dam-
age,Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye
shieldswhile operatingyour lawn mower
or performinganyadjustmentsor repairs.
We recommenda standardsafetyglasses
or wide vision safetymaskwornover
spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR
LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
Engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum pefformanceo It is not adjustable,
ENGINE ZONE CONTROl,.,
_,CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk
of blade contact injury. Do not under
any circumstances attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is running
o Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.
Operator presence control bar
Drive control
lever
TO
ENGAGE DRIVE
DRIVE CONTROL
CONTROL DISENGAGED
DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
Over time, the drive control system may
become "loose", resulting in decreased
speed. There is a turnbuckle on the
underside of the drive control housing to
increase tension on the drive cable. Pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug
wire from spark plugo
2o Turn nut on underside of drive control
to increase drive speed.
3. Operate mower to test drive speed.
Readjust as required.
4. If condition fails to improve after the
above steps (forward speed remains
the same), your drive belt is worn and
should be replaced.
DRIVE CONTROL
° Self-propelling is controlled by hold-
ing the operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pulling the drive
control lever rearward to the handle.
The farther toward the handle the lever
is pulled, the faster time unit wilt travel.
• Forward motion will stop wtten either
the operator presence control bar or
drive control lever are released. To stop
forward motion without stopping engine,
release the drive control lever only. Hold
operator presence control bar down
against handle to continue mowing
without self-propelling.
NOTE: If after releasing the drive control
the mower will not roll backwards, push
the mower forward slightly to disengage
drive wheels°
o To keep drive control engaged when
turning corners, push down on the
handle to lift the front wheels off the
ground while turning lawn mower.
Adjustment
turnbuckle
8
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements° Medium position is
best for most lawns.
o To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements_ Be
sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster' is properly positioned
when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.
Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned between the
plate tabs.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever