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 where it can-
not come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear defl ector, 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 defl ector becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
DRIVE BELT
If your mower does not operate properly due to suspected
drive belt problems, take your mower to a Husqvarna or
other qualifi ed service center for repair and/or ad just ment.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 20)
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.
2. While holding handle assembly, remove knob and
car riage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle
with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble
bolt and knob and tighten securely.
3. Align opposite side of handle with same positioning
hole and secure with bolt and knob.
BOLT
KNOB
HANDLE
BRACKET
HIGH
MEDIUM
FIG. 20
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to
increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If
you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow,
take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna or other qualifi ed
service center for repair and ad just ment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna or other authorized
service center for repair and/or adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER
ENGINE SPEED. OVER SPEED ING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE
FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF
YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS
ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST HUSQVARNA
OR OTHER AUTHORIZED SER VICE CEN TER, WHICH HAS
PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY
NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.
LOW
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NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE