Husqvarna LC 551SP Manuel D'utilisation page 13

3. If the grass catcher frame is not easy to attach,
hit the grass catcher frame carefully with a rubber
mallet. Hit the grass catcher frame between the
reinforcements. (Fig. 40)
4. Attach the grass bag to the grass catcher frame with
the clips. (Fig. 41)
5. Lift the rear cover.
6. Attach the grass catcher to the top edge of the
chassis.
7. Put the lower part of the grass catcher into the grass
discharge channel. (Fig. 42)
To assemble the mulch plug
(accessory)
1. Lift up the rear cover and remove the grass catcher.
Introduction
WARNING:
product, you must read and understand the
safety chapter.
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Before you operate the product
1. Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
that you understand the instructions.
2. Examine the cutting equipment to make sure that it
is correctly attached and adjusted. See
the cutting equipment on page 15 .
3. Fill the fuel tank. See
4. Fill the oil tank and do a check of the oil level. See
To do a check of the oil level on page 16 .
To fill fuel
If available, use low-emission/alkylate gasoline. If low-
emission/alkylate gasoline is not available, use good
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Before you operate the
To examine
To fill fuel on page 13 .
2. Put the mulch plug into the discharge channel. (Fig.
43)
3. Replace the blade with the mulch blade that is
supplied with the mulch kit. Refer to
blade on page 15 .
To cut grass without a grass catcher or
mulch plug attached
• Lift up the rear cover and remove the grass catcher.
• If a mulch plug and a mulch blade are attached,
remove them.
• Close the rear cover before you operate the product.
When you operate the product, the cut grass discharges
below the rear cover.
Operation
quality unleaded gasoline or leaded gasoline with octane
number not less than 90.
CAUTION:
octane number less than 90 RON (87 AKI).
This can cause damage to the product.
1. Open the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
2. Fill slowly with a fuel can. If you spill fuel, remove it
with a cloth and let remaining fuel dry off. (Fig. 44)
3. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank before a start.
To set the cutting height
The cutting height can be adjusted in 6 levels.
1. Push the cutting height control in the direction of
the wheel and then rearward to increase the cutting
height.
2. Push the cutting height control in the direction of
the wheel and then forward to decrease the cutting
height. (Fig. 45)
CAUTION:
too low. The blades can hit the ground if the
surface of the lawn is not level.
To start the product (LC 551VQ)
1. Make sure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
2. Stay behind the product.
3. Hold the engine brake handle against the handlebar.
(Fig. 46)
To replace the
Do not use gasoline with an
Do not set the cutting height
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