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- Page 1 Husqvarna 917 375940 Owner's Manual 532 1965-29 01,21.05 Printed in U,S,A,...
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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 THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVETHE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURYOR 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 r efuel themachine indoors, wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting, • Never s tore themachine o rfuelcontainer where there • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement is anopenflame, s parkorpilotlightsuchas a water bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition, heater o ronotherappliances, •... -
Page 4: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. OPERATOR MOWING PRESENCE POSITION IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPEDWlTH- CONTROL OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship- ////// ping purposes. -
Page 5: Assembly
ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3 and Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. Make sure the rear handle is on top (the same side as the front DOOR_ handle) and the strap is on the bottom, Slip vinyl bindings over frame, GRASS CATCHER NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water... -
Page 6: 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 7 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, Turn nut on underside of drive control to increase drive HOWTO...
- Page 8 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 discharge de- flector must be removed and mulcher door secured to •...
- Page 9 OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER (See Figs. 10-11 ) 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muf- rope out and away from grass catcher. I & CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with fler on startup.
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator presence control IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSINGFREEOFBUILT-U PGRASS/TRASH.SEE"CLEANING" bar, IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. TO START ENGINE • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass... -
Page 11: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication... - Page 12 MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE ADAPTER tenance, TRAILING TIRES EDGE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- icals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage, DRIVE WHEELS WASHER...
- Page 13 MAINTENANCE Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in kerosene, are not to be used to clean one year, cartridge.They may cause deterioration Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine...
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Release control bar and stop engine. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. -
Page 15: Storage
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. Reattach debris shield to housing with screw previ- ously removed, Be sure tab of debris shield is in gap of housing, Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the HIGH adapter. - Page 16 STORAGE ENGINE HANDLE (See Figs. 22 and 23) FUEL SYSTEM You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage, IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 3, Stale fuel, Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline, 4, Water in fuel, Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline, 5, Spark plug wire is disconnected,... -
Page 18: Repair Parts
ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375940 I..._ 26 _... - Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375940 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 18 34-45 532 19 05-82 Handle, Grassbag, Rear Rod, Door, Discharge Chute 532 19 05-78 Discharge Chute, Plastic 532 06 53-22 Hairpin Cotter 532 19 06-19 Adjustment Bracket, Lower Handle, LH 532 18 34-83 Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag 532 18 55-88...
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375940...
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375940 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 70-12 817 06 04-10 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/16 Drive Control Assembly, Complete (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 532 18 34-57 Cover, Dust, Wheel 532 19 57-61 532 08 83-48 Washer, Flat 3/8 Cover, Drive Control, Top...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 91 7.375940 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 Wireform...
- Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...
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Page 24: Warranty
(2)Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light; 7349 Statesville Road (3)Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective Charlotte, 28269 manufacturer's warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of pur- chase;...