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Husqvarna HU600L Operator's Manual

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HU600L
Operator's Manual
532 43 81-38 Rev. 2
06.08.11 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 HU600L Operator’s Manual 532 43 81-38 Rev. 2 06.08.11 BY 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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR 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 refuel the machine indoors. wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. • Never store the machine or fuel container where there • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement is an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as a water bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

  • Page 5: 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 lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.

  • Page 6: How To Use Your Lawn Mower

    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 per- forming any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.

  • Page 7: Before Starting Engine

    OPERATION 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn REAR DOOR mower han dle. GRASS BAG 3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and BRACKET bag handle. GRASS NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause CATCHER HANDLE unnecessary wear.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION • For extremely heavy cutting, re duce the width of cut CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels by over lap ping previously cut path and mow slowly. (called gasohol or using ethanol or • For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, methanol) can attract moisture which the engine speed should be set in the FAST po si tion.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS 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 Lubrication...

  • Page 10: Drive Wheels

    MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER 6. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower hous- ing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. Always observe safety rules when performing any main- • The recommended tightening torque is 35–40 ft. lbs. te nance. IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED.

  • Page 11: To Change Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHER 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL. DO NOT over- • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must fi ll, or engine will smoke heavily from the muffl er on be dry when used.

  • Page 12: Water Washout Feature

    MAINTENANCE MUFFLER WATER WASHOUT FEATURE (See Fig. 16) Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it could create a Your lawn mower is equipped with a fi tting that allows quick fi re hazard and/or damage. and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing. To use this feature, proceed as follows: SPARK PLUG 1.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT”...

  • Page 14: Storage

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 18) ENGINE The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi- ENGINE SPEED tions - adjust to height that suits you. Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to 1.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    STORAGE ENGINE MOWING OPERATOR FUEL SYSTEM POSITION PRES ENCE CONTROL IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR FOLD TANK DURING STORAGE. ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS FORWARD (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION...

  • Page 16: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4.

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