Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
• Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
FIG. 1 HANDLE FIG. 1B TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS (SEE FIG. 2) Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
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 a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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FIG. 7 OPERATION GROUND DRIVE THREE SPEEDS (See Fig. 8A) Your lawn mower provides three (3) speeds to let you select the speed that suits you best. • Speed 1 is for slow, heavy/thick grass cutting or trimming. •...
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 9) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick.
Reduce ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • If a trail of grass clipping is left on the right side of a rear...
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades. TO REPLACE BLADE (See Fig. 12) • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position. If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (SEE FIG. 17) The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suits you. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
Contact an authorized service center/department. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service center/department. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface to start engine. Raise cutting height. Replace blade. Clean grass catcher.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 560sr (954140061A)
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 560sr (954140061A) PART DESCRIPTION 532162446 Upper Handle 532149771 Engine Zone Control Cable 532145073 Grommet, Cable 532150050 Screw 532066426 Wire Tie 532087692 Handle Knob 532145641 Control Bar, Engine 532151023 Rear Door Kit...
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 560sr (954140061A)
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 560sr (954140061A) PART DESCRIPTION 532162716 Drive Control 532147715 Drive Head Kit 873031000 Nut, Metric 532144929 Screw 1/4-20 532150327 V-Belt 532146315 Screw 532145212 Nut, Hex Flange 532157008 Hubcap 532057079 Washer 532088446 Nylon Bushing 532162399 Wheel &...
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational problem or failure. The product must be delivered at the owner’s expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty.