Assembly Instructions - Husqvarna Royal 53S Operator's Manual

13. Do not overspeed the engine or alter governor
settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and
shortens lawnmower life.
14. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting.
15. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at
all times and especially when switching on the engine.
16. Do not tilt lawnmower when starting the engine
17. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute
whilst engine is running.
18. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running
19. Spark plug wire may be hot - handle with care.
20. Do not attempt any maintenance on your lawnmower
when the engine is hot.
21. Stop the engine, and wait until the blade has stopped:-
- before leaving the mower unattended for any period.
22. Release the Operator Presence Control to stop the
engine, wait until the blade has stopped, disconnect the
spark plug lead and wait until the engine has cooled:-
- before refuelling;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower
until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a
safe operating condition;
Handle Assembly
1. Your product is supplied with the handles folded
over the product. (A1)
2. Loosen handle adjusters (A2) on both sides of the
product and lift handle assembly up.
3. Adjust handle assembly to the most comfortable
operating position (A3) and tighten handle adjusters
(A2) on both sides of the product
Recoil Starter
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2. Pull the Operator Presence Control (B1) to release
the brake on the engine.
You must release the brake by pulling the OPC lever
to the handle before pulling out the cord.
3. Locate cord in the pull cord guide on the lower handle. (B2)
Oil
1. Check oil level periodically and after every five hours
of operation.
2. Add oil as necessary to keep the level to the FULL
mark on the dipstick.
3. Use a good quality SAE 30 four stroke oil.
4. To fill with oil:-
a) Remove oil filler cap. (D1)
b) Fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick. (D2)
5. Change the oil after the first five hours operation and
thereafter every 25 working hours.
6. Always change the oil while the engine is warm - but not
hot - never attempt any maintenance on a hot engine.
Please Note:- When starting the engine for the first
time, fill with oil and petrol as described above in the Oil
and Petrol section.
Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm
engine. However, cool weather may require priming to
be repeated.
Starting the engine for the first time
1. Advance engine speed control to FAST '+' as
illustrated in the Use - starting and stopping
section.
Safety Precautions

Assembly Instructions

Engine Notes
Starting - Priming the Engine
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
23. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2. Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for wear or
deterioration.
3 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, spacer
and impeller specified for this product.
5. Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an open
flame or spark.
6. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
7. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
9. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
blades and fixed parts of the machine.
4. Locate cord in the pull cord guide on the upper
handle. (B3)
Fitting the Grassbox
1. Lift safety flap. (C1)
2. Place the grassbox onto the hooks.(C2)
3. Lower the grassbox onto the rear surface of the
mower.
4. Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox.
(C3). Ensure the grassbox is securely located.
Please Note :- Ensure no gap remains between the
safety flap and the grassbox
Where grass collection is not required you can use the
lawnmower without the grassbox. Ensure the safety flap
is fully closed.
Petrol
1. Use fresh regular grade lead free petrol.
2. Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot.
3. Do not fill the fuel tank while smoking.
4. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.
5. To avoid introducing dirt into the fuel system, wipe
all grass and dirt from the petrol filler cap before
unscrewing it. (E1)
6. It is recommended that you fill the tank through a
funnel with a filter. (E2)
7. Wipe away spillages before starting.
Please Note :- move the product away from the fuelling
area before starting
2. Push primer bulb (F) firmly five times.
3. Follow instructions in the Use - starting and
stopping section.
4. If engine fails to start after three pulls of the pull cord,
push primer bulb three times and repeat step 3.
Starting engine thereafter
1. Move engine speed control to FAST '+' position and
push primer bulb firmly three times before starting
engine. (if engine stopped because it ran out of fuel,
refuel engine - push primer bulb three times.
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