Husqvarna M53 S manual

E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h M48 M53 S Oper ator ′ s manual Please read the operator’ s man ual carefully and mak e sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.[...]

2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS Ke y to symbols W ARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly , which can cause serious or fatal injur y to the operator or others. Please read the operator’ s manual carefully and make sure y ou understand the instructions before using the machine . Alwa ys wear : • Approv ed hear[...]

English – 3 CONTENTS Contents KEY T O SYMBOLS K ey to symbols ............................................................. 2 Steps bef ore using a new la wn mow er ........................ 2 CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS P ersonal protection ........................[...]

4 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS P ersonal pr otection • Hearing protection • Glov es must be wor n when required, f or example when fitting, inspecting or cleaning cutting attachments. • Alwa ys wear heavy , long pants. Do not wear shor ts, sandals or go baref oot. • W ear sturdy , non-slip boots or shoes. Generally clothes should be cl[...]

English – 5 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Vibration damping system Y our machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and mak e operation easier . The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cov er are designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine. The machine ′ s vibration damping system re[...]

6 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Vibration damping system The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cov er are designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine. Make sure the cutting cov er is not damaged and that there are no visible def ects such as cracks . Muffler Ne ver use a machine that has a f aulty muffler . Regularly c[...]

English – 7 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Before use: 1 Check that the engine br ake w orks correctly and is undamaged. See the instructions under the heading Checking the br aking eff ect. 2 Check that all handles and controls are undamaged and free of oil. 3 Check that the anti vibr ation system works and is not damaged. 4 Check that the m uffler is se[...]

8 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS General w orking instructions Basic safety rules • Look around you: - T o ensure that people, animals or other things cannot aff ect your control of the machine . - T o make sure that none of the abo v e might come into contact with the cutting equipment. • Branches, twigs , stones, etc. should be removed from[...]

English – 9 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Cutting height Shut down the engine bef ore changing the cutting height. The cutting height adjustment is spring assisted. The cutting height can be adjusted in five diff erent steps. Do not set the cutting height too low as there is a risk that the cutters might hit slopes with une venness . Adjusting the cuttin[...]

10 – English WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the lawn mo wer? M48 1 Handle / handlebar 2 Engine brak e handle 3 Star ter handle 4 Cutting height control 5 Fuel tank 6 Air purge 7 Air filter 8 Lower handlebar 9 Oil tank 10 Cutting cov er 11 Muffler 12 Spark plug 13 Cutter/cutting equipment 14 Cup spring 15 Cutter bolt 16 Cutter brac ket 17 Engin[...]

English – 11 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the lawn mo wer? 9 7 2 1 5 8 4 6 3 21 20 18 19 17 12 14 15 13 11 16 22 10 M53 S 1 Handle / handlebar 2 Engine brak e handle 3 Star ter handle 4 Clutch le ver 5 Cutting height control 6 Fuel tank 7 Oil tank 8 Air filter 9 Gear housing 10 Drive belt 11 Spark plug 12 Air purge 13 Lower handlebar 14 Cutti[...]

12 – English ASSEMBL Y Fitting the handlebar Lift up the handlebar until the handlebar's upper tubular construction comes directly opposite to the handlebar's lower section. Tighten the knob correctly . T ake care not to damage the cables and wires when y ou fold up the handlebar . Dismantling and assembling the cutter The ignition lead[...]

English – 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel P etrol • Use good quality unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol can be used if unleaded petrol is not av ailable. • Fuel should be at least 77 octane. • If the machine is not used f or some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. Engine oil Check the oil le vel bef ore star ting the lawn mo wer . A too lo[...]

14 – English ST AR TING AND ST OPPING Star ting and stopping Cold engine If the lawn mo wer is being started for the first time press on the fuel pump five times . After that you should press on the fuel pump three times when star ting a cold engine. W arm engine If the engine is warm you do not generally need to press the fuel pump . If the en[...]

English – 15 MAINTENANCE Maintenance The ignition lead should alwa ys be removed from the spark plug bef ore repair , cleaning or maintenance work. Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remov e dust and dir t in order to av oid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Star ting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessar y wear t[...]

16 – English MAINTENANCE Clean the filter by knoc king the filter against a flat surface. Ne ver use solv ent with petroleum, for e xample, kerosene, or compressed air to clean the filter . When reassembling, mak e sure that the filter completely seals against the filter holder . Spark plug If the machine is low on po wer , difficult to st[...]

English – 17 MAINTENANCE • Drain the oil b y tipping the engine so that the oil runs out through the filler pipe. When the lawn mo wer with model designation M48 is tilted, the spark plug should alwa ys be positioned as the highest point. When the lawn mo wer with model designation M53 S is tilted, the air filter should alwa ys be positioned [...]

18 – English MAINTENANCE ´®z+H9"¶6P¨ ´®z+H9"¶6P¨ Below y ou will find some g eneral maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance 1 Check that the engine br ake handle w orks safely . 2 Brush leav es, gr ass and the like off of the la wn mower . 3 Check the oil le vel. 4 Clean the air intake on the starter . Check the starter and[...]

English – 19 TECHNICAL D A T A T echnical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound pow er (L WA ) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC . Note 2: Vibrations measured according to EN836 : 1997/A2:2001 EC-dec laration of conf ormity (Applies to Europe onl y) Höörs Plåt , Bo x 76, SE-243 22 Höör , Sweden,[...]

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