Husqvarna 87521RES Owner's Manual

Husqvarna 87521RES Owner's Manual

Husqvarna lawn mower owner's manual
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87521RES
Owner's Manual
532 41 29-72 02.21.07 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 87521RES Owner’s Manual 532 41 29-72 02.21.07 BY Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2: 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. Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    (motor) running. Disconnect spark plug wire, and keep WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
  • Page 4: Assembly

    IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the ex ception of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sembly have been placed in the parts bag.
  • Page 5 (FEMALE) CONNECTOR ENGINE CONNECTOR (MALE) TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see “TO CON VERT MOWER” in the Operation section of this man ual.
  • Page 6: 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.
  • Page 7: How To Use Your Lawn Mower

    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 8: To Convert Mower

    TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7) 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins. 2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower hous ing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIG. 10 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 11) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi...
  • Page 10: Operation

    • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 12). If the lawn is over- grown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    **** to clean under deck 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. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
  • Page 12 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up. 3. Use a wood block between blade and mower hous ing to prevent blade from turning when re moving blade bolt.
  • Page 13: To Change Engine Oil

    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 fi...
  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    5. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up. 6. Use a wood block between blade and mower hous ing to prevent blade from turning when re moving blade bolt.
  • Page 15: Storage

    Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna service center for repair and adjustment. HANDLE PIN CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable.
  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a build- ing where fumes may reach an open fl...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    2. Set all wheels at same height. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact a Husqvarna service center. 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Husqvarna service center.
  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 87521RES (96143002200) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-22...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    Screw, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 1.38 IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 87521RES (96143002200) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-22...
  • Page 21 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm...

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