Adjusting The Cutting Height - Husqvarna GX560 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Cutting Height

• Never use more than 2 cutting height spacers.
• Spacers can only be fitted between the blade and
the fan and never between blade and the bolt (R).
1. Ensure the Operator Presence Control is released,
when the engine has stopped rotating - disconnect
the spark plug lead.
2. Close the fuel tap (L). T urn your lawnmower on its side.
3. Remove the blade bolt (R1) and blade (R2) as described
in 'Removing the Blade and Fan'.
4. For a Lower Cut - Add spacers (R3) to a maximum
of 2.
5. For a Higher Cut - Take spacers (R3) away.
6. Refit the blade as described in 'Fitting the Blade
and Fan'.
How to Mow
1. Place the handle in the mowing position (C3).
2. Mow twice a week in the growing season. Y our lawn will
suffer if more than one third of its length is cut at one time.
• Keep hands and feet away from the blade, a rotat-
ing blade cannot be seen.
• Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not mow on steep slopes.
• Always keep your feet on flat ground with the
mower below you on the slope and with the spark
plug uppermost to avoid lubricating oil running
into the cylinder.
• Do not use this mower on slopes which are wet
or more than 45 0 from horizontal.
• Never push the mower up the slope.
WARNING
• Always handle the blade with care - sharp
edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES
• Spark plug lead may be hot - handle with
care.
Removing the Blade and Fan
• Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mow-
ing or 2 years whichever is the sooner -
regardless of condition.
• If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it
with a new one.
1. Ensure the Operator Presence Control is released,
when the engine has stopped and the blade has
stopped rotating - disconnect the spark plug lead.
2. Fully close the fuel tap (L).
3. Turn your lawnmower on its side with the air
cleaner uppermost (see pic above).
4. To remove the blade bolt (R1), hold the fan (R4)
firmly and with the spanner provided loosen the
blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise.
5. Remove the blade bolt (R1), blade (R2), spacers
(R3) and fan (R4).
6. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
Adjusting the cutting height
Removing & Fitting the Blade & Fan
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Fitting the Blade and the Fan
• Before using the lawnmower, always visually
inspect to see that blades and bolts are not
worn or damaged.
• Never use more than 2 cutting height spacers.
• Spacers can only be fitted between the blade and
the fan and never between blade and the bolt.
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.
2. Place the spacers (R3) onto the fan ensuring the
pegs (R5) have located into the holes (R6).
3. Place the blade (R2) onto the spacers (R3)
ensuring the pegs (R7) have located into the
holes (R8) on the blade and ensuring the blade is
positioned as illustrated in Figure R.
4. Place the blade bolt (R1) through the centre hole
(R9) of the blade.
5. Tighten down clockwise by hand.
6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with
the spanner provided.
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