Husqvarna HU775H / 961450007 manual

English/French 532 44 59-31 Operator’s Manual Manuel de L’Opérateur HU775H / 961450007 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is accept- able for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline ex - ceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty . V ous pouvez utiliser de l’essence contenant jusqu’à 10 % d’éthanol (E10) ave[...]

2 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re produc tive harm. W ash hands after handling. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and certain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals[...]

3 III. CHILDREN T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity . Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another re spon si ble adult. • Be ale[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR L A WN MOWER READ THIS OPERA TOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR L AWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in lite[...]

5 AS SEMBL Y 1 3 4 LIFT UP LIFT UP MOWING PO SI TION 2 TO RE MOVE L AWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON 1. Remove loose parts included with mower . 2. Cut down two end corners of car ton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Remove all packing materials ex cept padding be tween upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to up per handle[...]

6 8 3 2 12 5 11 10 1 6 4 9 7 Figure 5 1. Drive control levers 2. Operator presence control bar 3. Grass catcher 4. Single point height adjuster 5. Engine oil cap with dipstick 6. Muffler 7. Spark plug 8. Housing 9. Air filter 10. Gas filler cap 11. Handle knob 12. Starter handle PRODUCT OVERVIEW[...]

7 ENGINE ZONE CONTROL 2. F orward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or a drive control lever are released. T o stop forward motion without stop ping engine, re lease a drive control lever only . Hold op er a tor presence control bar down against handle to con tin ue mowing without self-propelling (Figure 7). NOTE: If af[...]

8 REAR DISCHARGING (See Fig. 11) 1. Lift the rear door and install the clipping deflector (avail- able accessory) legs into holes of handle brackets as shown (Figure 11). • When the rear door is lowered it will rest on the top of the clipping deflector and secure it to the mower . • Mower is now ready for rear discharging operation. • T o con[...]

9 OPERA TION 1. Latch 1. Mulcher door 2. Discharge deflector Figure 12 Figure 13 SIDE DISCHARGING NOTE : Rear door must be closed. 1. Unlock latch (Figure 12). 2. Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown (Figure 13). 1 2 CA UTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or ap proved grass catch er or clippi[...]

10 ADD GASOLINE IMPORT ANT : Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness (Figure 15). OPERA TION 2 1 BEFORE ST ARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Y our la[...]

11 OPERA TION 1. Operator presence control bar 2. Starter handle Figure 17 TO ST ART ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. NOTE: Y our engine is equipped with an automatic choke system. No priming or choking is required bef[...]

12 Figure 19 OPERA TION MAX 1/3 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORT ANT : FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUIL T -UP GRAS S AND TRASH. SEE “CLEANING” IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will di[...]

13 LUBRICA TION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. At leas[...]

14 L AWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem i- cals which can harm rubber . • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move[...]

15 MAINTENANCE 1 3 2 TO SHARPEN BL ADE NOTE : We do not recommend sharp en ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. An un bal anced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharp ened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower . • T o check blade balance,[...]

16 MAINTENANCE 2 1 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE : Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty . 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap/dipstick; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as [...]

17 MAINTENANCE 1. Clamp 2. F uel filter Figure 25 SP ARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FIL TER The fuel filter should be replaced once[...]

18 L AWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector , 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 def[...]

19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi- tions - adjust to height that suits you. 1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle (Figure 28). 2. While holding handle assembly , remove knob and car riage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle with desired hole in ha[...]

20 STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. L AWN 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. 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the Maintenanc[...]

21 STORAGE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORT ANT : IT IS IMPORT ANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM P ARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR T ANK DURING STORAGE. ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN A TTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEP ARA TION AND FORMA TION OF ACIDS DURING ST[...]

22 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Does not start 1. Dirty air filter . 1. Clean/replace air filter . 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 5. Connect wire to plug. 6.[...]

23 CONSUMER WHEELED PRODUCTS – LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husqvarna® product is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purchase for the applicable Warranty P eriod shown on Exhibit A . Certain components (e.g., engines and transmiss[...]

24 3. Owner’s (Y our) Responsibilities. T o preserve your rights under this Limited Warranty , you must demonstrate rea- sonable care and use of the product, including, following the preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usages as prescribed in the enclosed operator’s manual. For example, the following items are the Owner’s responsi[...]

25 Exhibit A Front Mounted Deck Riders Engine* * * * Transmission 2 Years NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY Battery 1 Year Pro-rated NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY Other Non-Expendable Components 2 Years NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY Cultivators Battery 1 Year Pro-rated NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY Other Non-Expendable Components 2 Years NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY Pressure Washe[...]