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Husqvarna 55 R 21 HV Owner's Manual
Husqvarna 55 R 21 HV Owner's Manual

Husqvarna 55 R 21 HV Owner's Manual

532 40 10-35

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55R21HV
Owner's Manual
532 40 10-35 11.11.05 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 55R21HV Owner’s Manual 532 40 10-35 11.11.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, Look for this symbol to point out im- or roads.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Never refuel the machine indoors. wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. • Never store the machine or fuel container where there • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement is an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as a water bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. OPERATOR MOWING PRESENCE PO SI TION IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- CONTROL OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory LIFT with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship-...
  • Page 5: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 6: How To Use Your Lawn Mower

    OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
  • Page 7 OPERATION • Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing • Mower is now ready for side discharging operation. with knob. • To convert to mulching operation, side dis charge de- • Place rear handle of grass catcher on the crossbar of fl...
  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 8 –9) BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter ADD OIL (See Fig. 10) rope out and away from grass catcher. Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE”...
  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 10) MOWING TIPS • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over- CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with attachments on your mower. Such at- a minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE ADAPT ER te nance. TRAILING TIRES EDGE • 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.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking starting in cold weather, and you should check your engine the dipstick until it reads full. DO NOT overfi ll, or engine will smoke on startup. oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.
  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 14: Storage

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. KNOB 3. Reattach debris shield to housing with screw previ- BOLT ously removed. Be sure tab of debris shield is in gap of housing. 4.
  • Page 15: Fuel System

    STORAGE HANDLE (See Figs. 21 and 22) ENGINE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. FUEL SYSTEM 1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Points

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4.
  • Page 17: Repair Parts

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HV (96143000502) PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-05 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 532 18 82-94 PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 75-30 Case, Lower 532 19 12-45 Case, Upper 532 18 75-32 Gear, 24 Teeth 532 19 12-46 Shaft, Worm 532 18 35-05...
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HV (96143000502) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-05...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HV (96143000502) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-05 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 34-45 Rod, Door, Discharge Chute 532 19 05-82 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 532 19 05-78 Discharge Chute, Plastic 532 06 53-22 Hairpin Cotter 532 19 06-19 Adjustment Bracket, Lower Handle, LH...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HV (96143000502) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-05...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 55R21HV (96143000502) - PRODUCT NUMBER 961 43 00-05 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 70-12 Drive Control Assembly, Complete 532 16 08-29 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 817 06 04-10 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/16 532 19 57-61...

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