General
WARNING! The user must only carry out
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the maintenance and service work
described in this Operator's Manual.
More extensive work must be carried out
by an authorized service workshop.
Switch off the engine before carrying out
any checks or maintenance.
Prevent unintentional starting by
removing the ignition cable from the
spark plug.
The life span of the machine can be
reduced and the risk of accidents can
increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or
repairs are not carried out professionally.
If you need further information please
contact your nearest service workshop.
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Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the
machine and make essential adjustments and repairs.
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Always use genuine accessories.
Maintenance schedule
In the maintenance schedule you can see which parts of
your machine that require maintenance, and with which
intervals it should take place. The intervals are calculated
based on daily use of the machine, and may differ
depending on the rate of usage.
Daily
Weekly
maintenance
maintenance
General inspection Spark plug
Vibration
External cleaning
damping
system*
Oil level
Muffler*
Cutting equipment
Battery
Cutting cover and
protective cover*
Engine brake
handle*
*See instructions in the section "Machine's safety
equipment".
Note that the drive belts will set during the first running-in
period (5h) and it might be neccesary to adjust the
tension. See instructions: Replacing and adjusting the V-
belt, Replacing and adjusting the centre belt
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MAINTENANCE
General inspection
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External cleaning
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Oil level
The lawn mower should stand on flat ground when you
check the oil level. Check the oil level with the dipstick on
the oil filler cap.
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Cutting equipment
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Monthly
Replacing the blades
maintenance
Replacing and
adjusting the V-
belt
Replacing and
adjusting the
centre belt
Dismantling
Air filter
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Oil change
Oil filter
Fuel system
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Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Brush leaves, grass and the like off of the lawn mower.
Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the
machine.
Never flush water directly on the engine.
Clean the air intake on the starter. Check the starter
and starter cord.
When cleaning under the cutting deck, turn the
machine with the spark plug upwards. Empty the fuel
tank.
Remove the oil cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
Put the dipstick back in.
If the oil level is low, fill using engine oil up to the upper
level on the dipstick.
Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A
damaged cutting attachment should always be
replaced.
Always ensure the cutter is well ground and balanced
correctly.
WARNING! Always wear heavy-duty
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gloves when servicing and maintaining
the cutting equipment. The cutters are
very sharp and cuts can occur very
easily.
Unscrew the bolt holding the cutter.
Remove the old blade. Make sure the blade bracket is
free of damage. Also check that the cutter bolt is
undamaged and that the engine shaft is not bent.