Service And Adjustments; Storage - Husqvarna 7021KP Operator's Manual

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" in the Operation
section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear defl ector, attached between the rear wheels of
your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that
objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into
the operator's mowing position. If the defl ector becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 13 and 14)
The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The
mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center
for raising or lowering the handle.
1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s) securing cable(s)
to lower handle.
2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket
mount ing pin.
3. Remove bolts and nuts.
4. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting
pins.
5. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle.
6. Squeeze lower handle in and po si tion holes onto
mount ing pins on handle bracket.
7. Reinstall bolts and nuts.
8. Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from
lower handle.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
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.
MOWING
POSITION
HAIRPIN
COTTER
MOUNTING
PIN
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable.
IMPORTANT:
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE
SPEED. OVER SPEED ING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY
HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK
THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING,
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER VICE CEN TER,
WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO
MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.

STORAGE

1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
13
SQUEEZE
TO ADJUST
LOWER HANDLE
MOUNTING PIN
HANDLE HAIRPIN
BRACKET COTTER
FIG. 13
MOWING
POSITION
BOLT
AND
NUT
HANDLE
BRACKET
LOW POSITION
FIG. 14
NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
HIGH POSITION