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- Page 1 Operator’s manual LC221FH Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English...
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Page 2: Children
SAFETY RULES federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center. IMPORTANT! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE Children OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD WARNING! Children can be seriously RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. -
Page 3: Slope Operation
SAFETY RULES Safe handling of gasoline • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme devices in place. care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely •... -
Page 4: Key To Symbols
KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols Explanation of warning levels The warnings are graded in three levels. WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or WARNING! carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. WARNING! Used if there is a risk of serious injury or death for the operator Please read the operator’s manual... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Air filter ..............21 Blade ..............22 SAFETY RULES Drive belt ............... 24 Children ..............2 TROUBLESHOOTING General operation ..........2 Troubleshooting schedule ........26 Slope operation ............. 3 Safe handling of gasoline ........3 General service ............. 3 KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols ............ -
Page 6: Presentation
PRESENTATION Customer responsibilities The Lawn mower • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. Any Serial number: maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). Date of purchase: The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. -
Page 7: Steps Before Using A New Lawn Mower
PRESENTATION Steps before using a new lawn WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and mower related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. the State of California to cause cancer • Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and birth defects or other reproductive and adjusted. -
Page 8: What Is What
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower? Operator presence control bar 11 Rear deflector Drive control 12 Engine oil cap with dipstick Starter handle 13 Cutting height control Grass catcher 14 Mulch plug Fuel cap 15 Operator’s manual Air filter 16 Discharge chute Spark plug... -
Page 9: Machine´s Safety Equipment
MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT General Rear deflector The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of This section describes the machine's safety equipment, your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. -
Page 10: Assembling And Adjustments
ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS General Vertical handle storage The handle can be set in a vertical storage position. WARNING! Prevent unintentional Loosen the lower handle knobs. starting by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug. Rotate the handle and align the handle bar pins with the vertical slots on the handle bracket. -
Page 11: Grass Catcher
ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS Grass catcher Convert the lawn mower Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used in Assembly of the catcher mulching mode. Put the grass catcher frame into the grass bag with The mulching mode will recut the grass clippings many the rigid part of the bag on the bottom. -
Page 12: Cutting Height
ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS Mulching Close the back shield to allow the machine to discharge material to the left of the machine while Lift the back shield and remove the grass bag (if cutting. equipped). Insert the mulch plug (accessory) into the collector channel. -
Page 13: Fuel Handling
FUEL HANDLING General • If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. Engine oil WARNING! Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or CAUTION! Check the oil level before starting the lawn carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 14: Operating
OPERATING Personal protective equipment Children You must use approved personal protective equipment WARNING! Children can be seriously whenever you use the machine. Personal protective injured or killed by this equipment. equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will Carefully read and follow all of the safety reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. - Page 15 OPERATING Always use common sense Work area safety It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you • Branches, twigs, stones, etc. should be removed from can face. Always exercise care and use your common the lawn before you start to mow. sense.
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Page 16: Basic Working Techniques
OPERATING Slope operation • Pay particular attention when pulling the machine towards you during work. Mowing slopes can be dangerous. Do not use the lawn • Never lift up the lawn mower or carry it around when mower on slopes steeper than 15°. All slopes demand the engine is running. -
Page 17: Starting And Stopping
OPERATING Starting and stopping When the drive starts feeling slow you need to adjust the drive control cable. Finely adjust the cable using the adjuster screw. Before starting WARNING! Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. -
Page 18: Maintenance
If you need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer. • Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the machine and make essential adjustments and repairs. • Replace any damaged, worn or broken parts. -
Page 19: General Recommendations
MAINTENANCE General recommendations Cleaning The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items WARNING! Always disconnect the spark that have been subjected to operator abuse or plug before performing maintenance or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, service. -
Page 20: Engine
MAINTENANCE Engine Gear cases • To keep your drive system working properly, the gear Lubrication cases and area around the drive should be kept clean Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover classification SG-SL. -
Page 21: Air Filter
MAINTENANCE Add oil Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping evey few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick. Do The lawn mower should stand on flat ground when not overfill! you check the oil level. Ensure the ignition lead has Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting been removed from the spark plug before you open engine. - Page 22 MAINTENANCE Blade Replacing the blades Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or service. WARNING! Always wear heavy-duty gloves when servicing and maintaining Always empty the fuel tank before you place the lawn the blade. The blade is very sharp and mower on its side.
- Page 23 MAINTENANCE Assembly: Verify the spark plug wire is disconnected from the engine. Position the blade adapter on the engine crank shaft. Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are WARNING! Always disconnect spark aligned and that the drive belt is inside the tab of the plug wire and place wire where it cannot belt retainer.
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Page 24: Drive Belt
MAINTENANCE Drive belt Remove the drive belt Rear insert • Empty the fuel tank by running the machine until the Belt cover tank is empty. Idler bracket • Always disconnect the spark plug before performing Stripper ring maintenance or accessing mocable parts. Blade adapter •... - Page 25 MAINTENANCE Replace the drive belt. • Remove the blade bolt by turning the bolt counter- clockwise. Remove blade and attaching hardware: bolt, lock washer and hardened washer. IMPORTANT! Always use genuine parts. • Thread the new belt over the adapter and place the belt on engine pulley.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting Schedule
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting schedule WARNING! If service operations or troubleshooting does not require the machine to be on, the engine should be switched off, and the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug. Problem Probable cause Potential Solution Incorrect starting procedure. See instructions under the heading Starting and stopping. - Page 28 Original instructions 591428927 2017-11-16...