Husqvarna 961430086 Operator'S Manual Download

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Operator’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

HD775HW / 961430086

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.

Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure

you understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Page 1: ...W 961430086 Gasolinecontainingupto10 ethanol E10 isaccept ableforuseinthismachine Theuseofanygasolineex ceeding10 ethanol E10 willvoidtheproductwarranty Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...ards plates grasscatcherorothersafetyprotectivedevices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute Shut the engine motor off and wait u...

Page 3: ...nd tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnectsparkplugwire andkeep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachement bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep...

Page 4: ...n assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness OPERATION ...

Page 5: ...n hole in handle with one of three height position ing holes Figure 3 2 Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and secure with knob Figure 4 3 Repeat for opposite side of handle 4 Removeprotectivepadding raiseupperhandlesection into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 5 Removeanypackingmaterialfromaroundcontrolbar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to...

Page 6: ...rive 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 ...

Page 7: ...e function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running 1 Operator presence control bar 2 Drive control levers 1 Operator presence control bar 2 Drive control levers 1 Adjustment turnbuckle Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 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 shield...

Page 8: ... 1 Pulladjusterlevertowardwheel Toraisemower move leverforwardtodesiredposition Tolowermower move the lever toward the rear Figure 9 1 OPERATION TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING 1 Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets Figure 10 2 Toconverttomulc...

Page 9: ...oil fill requires only 18 oz due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100 quality testing When changing oil you may need 20 oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick IMPORTANT Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or each season You may need to change the oil moreoftenunderdusty dirtyconditions...

Page 10: ...rloadingtheengine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position When using a rear discharge lawn mo...

Page 11: ...e early afternoon At this time the grass has dried yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades Figure 16 If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leavin...

Page 12: ...IL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY 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...

Page 13: ... blade and mower housing topreventbladefromturningwhenremovingbladebolt 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Figure 17 5 Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer 6 Remove screw securing debris shield NOTE Removethebladeadapterandcheckthekeyinside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE...

Page 14: ...ill wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season Thegearcaseisfilledwithlubricanttotheproperlevelat the factory The only time the lubri...

Page 15: ...IR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions NOTE The air cleaner system uses a pleated filter with an optional pre cleaner The pre cleaner can be washed and reused 1 Loosen the fastener that holds the cover Remove the cover Figur...

Page 16: ... FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 6 Shut off the engine 7 Shut off water supply and remove hose from fitting 2 1 WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and eas...

Page 17: ...elt to assure proper fit and long life 2 Reinstall gearcase belt keeper Be sure the new drive belt is inside the tabs of the gearcase belt keeper 3 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned and that the drive belt is inside the tabs of the belt retainer 4 Place rear baffle in mower housing 5 Reinstall debris shield using screw 6 Re...

Page 18: ...t may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPE...

Page 19: ...fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the up per handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear Figure 26 2 Remove the two 2 handle knobs and carriage bolts on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower Figure 27 3 Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or handle brackets for safe keep...

Page 20: ...er to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4...

Page 21: ...ighten blade bolt uneven 2 Wheel heights uneven 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under 3 Clean underside of mower housing mower Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt vibration 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a qualified service center Starter rope 1 Engine flywheel brake is on when control 1 Depress control bar to upper handle...

Page 22: ...s Limited Warranty In most cases these items are NOT manufactured by Husqvarna in which case they may be covered separately by their respective manufacturer s warranties if one is provided and included with the product at the time of purchase The following transmission transaxle manufacturers Dana Hydro Gear Tuff Torq provide a warranty for the transmission transaxle to the ultimate purchaser or t...

Page 23: ...l problem or failure occurs 9 Reinforced Stamped Armor Protected 10 Year Limited Fabricated Limited Lifetime Deck Warranties These Limited Warranties are for the deck shell only mechanical components parts such as belts pulleys spindle housings bearings blades rods height adjusters caster anti scalp wheels etc are NOT covered The Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover damage other than that resu...

Page 24: ...arranty 10 Years No Warranty No Warranty Fabricated Deck shell Limited Lifetime Warranty No Warranty No Warranty Battery 1 Year Pro rated No Warranty No Warranty Other Non Expendable Components 3 Years 1 Year No Warranty LE475 Edger Tillers Snow Throwers Engine Other Non Expendable Components 2 Years 90 days 90 days Tiller Tines No Warranty No Warranty Walk Behind Mowers High Wheel Trimmer Engine ...

Page 25: ... left Consumer Commercial Rental Armor Protected Stamped Deck Shell Example Below Fabricated Deck Shell Example Below Stamped Deck Shell below NOT reinforced Limited Lifetime Warranty on Tiller tines and Fabricated Deck shell is for the life of the product or 7 seven years after the last date of the complete unit s final production whichever comes first Deck Shell replacement will be limited to a ...

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