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Owner's Manual Husqvarna ROTARY LAWN MOWER 160cc Honda Engine Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.374471 • EspaSol, p. 20 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
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Maintenance ........12-15 Safety Rules .......... Warranty ........... Service and Adjustments ....15-17 Product Specifications ......Storage ..........17-18 Assembly / Pre-Operation ......Troubleshooting ......... 18-19 Operation ..........7-11 Repair Parts ........38-45 Maintenance Schedule ......IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing...
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4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Husqvarna other authorized service center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATE- nonincome producinq use, except as herein stated. MENT. HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO Emission control system components necessary CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE comply with CARB-TIER-II and EPA regulations.
They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Husqvarna retailers service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING...
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those...
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual future reference. These symbols may appear...
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DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign Over time, the drive control system objectsthrownintothe eyes, become "loose", resulting in decreased which can result in severe speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive eye damage.
TO CONVERT MOWER Discharge deflector Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. •...
ADD GASOLINE Grass • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. catcher Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular frame handle unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-...
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass 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 disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires N Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys heck / Sharpen...
LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per- If bolt needs replacing, replace only with formingany maintenance. approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. TIRES Blade adapter Crankshaft • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
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ENGINE Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn Maintenance,repair,or replacementof mower or side of engine. the emissioncontroldevicesand systems, Fill engine with oil. Slowly pour oil which are beingdone at the customersex- down the oil fill spout into the engine. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. pense,may be performedby any non-road Use guage on oil fill cap/dipstick...
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_CAUTION: Petroleumsolvents,such ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire as kerosene,are not to be usedto clean from spark plug and place wire where cartridge.They may causedeterioration cannot come in contact with plug. of the cartridge.Do not oil cartridge.Do • Clean the underside of your lawn mower not use pressurizedair to clean or dry by scraping...
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Drive belt Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment. Belt IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the retainer...
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Handle pin storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. SQUEEZE LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Handle period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...
• If possible,store your unit indoorsand cover it to protect itfrom dust and dirt. before storing in any enclosure. TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed Husqvarna Repair to a Parts & Center. CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE...
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does not start Control bar defective. Replace control bar. 10. Turn fuel valve lever (continued) 10. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in OFF position.
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Reglas de Seguridad ........ 20-21 Programa de Mantenimiento ......30 Garantia ............Servicio y Adjustes ........33-34 AImacenamiento ........35-36 Especificaciones del Producto ....... 23 Montaje / Pre-Operacion ....... Identificaci6n de problemas ...... 36-37 Operacion ..........25-29 Partes de repuesto ........36-45 Mantenimiento ..........
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HACER: • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en • Puede recortar a traves de la superficie de un camion o caravana con un forro de plastico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. lejos de su vehiculo antes de Ilenar.
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Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. Esta de encendido, cuerdas y brazos de arranque; ficha ha de enviarse dentro de diez...
Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped Tambien estan disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Husqvarna yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO...
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Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLtNA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepcion de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar por razones de envio.
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FAMILIARICESECON SU SEGADORA LEAESTEMANUAL DELDUENO Y LASREGLAS DESEGURtDAD ANTESDEOPARAR SU SEGADORA. C ompare l asilustraciones consusegadora parafamiliarizarse conla ubicacion d e losdiversos controles y ajustes.Guarde estemanual p arareferencia e n elfuturo. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
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AJUSTE DEL MANDO La operacion de cualquier Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede segadora puede hacer que "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n de la salten objetos extrafios dentro de velocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede del sus ojos, Io que puede producir mando para apretar la tension del cable.
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PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Desviador de la descarga Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora.
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AGREGUE GASOLINA Mango • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la bastidor parte inferior del cuello de relleno del es- recogedor tanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- pia con el minimo de 87 octanos. No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina.
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CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- APAGADO Palanca de la (OFF) ulacion CHAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual. •...
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PROGRAMA ANTEsDESPUES cADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL DECADA DECADA 2S,ORASO100 ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO uso .ORASTEMPORADA.ORAS.AMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sue_tos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C_sped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar _aSegadora ..Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n Revisar las Correas y las Poleas _mpu_sadas *** Revisar / Afilar / Cambiar la Cuchilla Lubricaci6n...
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SEGADORA Instale el perno de la cuchilla con la aran- dela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- en el adaptador de la cuchilla y el ciguefial. ando haga el mantenimiento. Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno LLANTAS de la cuchilla girandolo en el sentido en que...
• Sise necesita lubricante, usesolamente Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega- Grasa Texaco Starplex Premium 1,ParteNo. dora yen el lado del motor. 750369. N ousesubstitutos. Rellene el motor con aceite. Vierta lenta- mente el aceite en el tubo de relleno del MOTOR motor.
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• Haga descansar la segadora en su lado. _PRECAUCl6N: Los solventes de petr61eo, AsegQrese que el filtro de aire y que el carbu- tales como el keroseno, no se deben usar para rador queden mirando hacia arriba. Limpie la limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deteri- parte inferior de su segadora raspandola para oro de este.
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Ileve su segadora a contacto con su centro de servicio Husqvarna o con un otro Estribo centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/o de la correa ajustarla.
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Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el mango almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
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DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos estd dirigido a un centro de servico Husqvarna. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca Filtro de aire sucio. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Sin combustible. Llene el estanque de combustible.
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Ciguefial del motor doblado. P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio Husqvarna o con un otto centro de servicio cualificado. Cord6n El freno del volante del motor Presione la barra de control...
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HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374471...
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HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374471 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 199982 Upper Handle Assembly 193916X479 Handle Bracket Assembly, RH 407453 Frame, Grassbag (Includes Foam Grip) 150078 Screw, Hex Washer Head 404763 Danger Decal Screw 193664X498...
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HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374471 22 21 " • 42 15...
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HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374471 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 407344 Drive Control Assembly 57808 Screw, Tapping, Hex Head 404835 Pinion, Gear 406261X460 Cover, Top 1/4-20 x 3/4 750634 Screw 406262 Pulley 199775X418 Cover Drive...
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A LABEL CHOKE °It • CAMSHAFT PULLEY J CARBURETOR ........
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A LABELS CAMSHAFT PULLEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7400187 Mark, Choke Indication 7049679 Pulley Comp., Camshaft 5580063 Shaft, Cam Pulley 7058985 Belt, Timing (84HU7 G200) CHOKE 5580089 Rocker Arm, Intake Valve 5580097 Rocker Arm, Exhaust Valve PART 5580105...
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A FAN COVER RECOILSTARTER AIR CLEANER E*3 • FLYWHEEL...
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A FAN COVER RECOIL STARTER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6092886 Starter Assembly, Recoil 3683646 Rubber Supporter (107 mm) 5580634 Grip, Starter 7357379 Cock Assembly, Fuel 5189352 Bracket, Fuel Cock 5580642 Rope, Recoil Starter 6478812 Nut, Flange 6 mm 6673289 Cap Assembly,...
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A CYLINDER BARREL PISTON CONNECTING ROD J OIL PANI CRANKSHAFT i--.- MUFFLER...
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A CYLINDER BARREL OIL PAN PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6842413 6771489 Barrel Assembly, Cylinder Pan Assembly, 2399780 5716915 Clip, Valve Guide Gauge Assembly, Oil Level 5579990 1452754 Cover, Head Packing, Oil Filler cap 5580006 5664503 Cover Comp., Breather Extension,...
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