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- Page 1 87521RSX Owner’s Manual / 96143003800 (California) 2008-03 532 41 91-00 03.03.08 BY Printed in U.S.A.
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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- por tant 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 bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un im proved 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 sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag. -
Page 5: 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 6: Engine Speed
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: 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 8: 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 9: Mowing Tips
• 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 10: Maintenance
**** 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 11: Lawn Mower
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 mov ing blade bolt. -
Page 12: 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 13: Service And Adjustments
1. Remove drive cover. 2. Remove spring and belt keeper. 3. Remove belt from gearcase pulley. 4. Turn lawn mower on its side with air fi lter and car bu - re tor up. 5. Remove blade, engine pulley and debris shield. -
Page 14: 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, HIGH take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna service center for repair and adjustment. MED. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. -
Page 15: 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 16: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
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 17 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 87521RSX (96143003800) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-38...
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Page 19: Warranty
Screw, Hi-Lo Thread #12 x 5/8 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 87521RSX (96143003800) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-38...
- Page 21 532 41 09-22 Shaft 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...
- Page 22 It is the Owner’s and Retailer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.