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Owner’s Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.375810
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Husqvarna, Charlotte, NC 28269 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.husqvarna.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ...................................................2 Maintenance......................................11-14 Safe ty Rules ..........................................2-4 Service and Ad just ments...................14-16 Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions..............................5 Stor age..............................................16-17 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................6 Trou ble shoot ing .................................17-18 Op era tion..............
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DO: a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground � Mow across the face of slopes: nev er away from your vehicle before fi lling. up and down. Exercise extreme caution � Remove gas-powered equipment from when changing direction on slopes. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the � Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree ground. If this is not possible, then limbs, etc. refuel such equipment with a portable � Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall cont
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WARRANTY SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY (4) Additional damage to parts or components due to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) continued use occurring after any of the above. warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER to be free from defects in material and workmanship THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of THE PUR CHAS ER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE the product as set forth
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion J19LM or RJ19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs. � The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur pos es. To ensure safe and proper op er a tion of your lawn mower, all parts and hard ware you assemble must be tight ened securely. Use the correct
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING 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. Learn and understand their meaning. Drive Operator presence control bar control lever Handle knob Engine oil cap with dipsti
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1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug The operation of any lawn wire from spark plug. mower can result in foreign 2. Turn nut on underside of drive control objects thrown into the eyes, to increase drive speed. which can result in severe 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. eye damage. Always wear Readjust as required. safety glasses or eye shields while oper- 4. If condition fails to improve after the ating your lawn mower or performing any above steps (forward speed remain
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Discharge defl ector Mulcher plug SIDE DIS CHARG ING � Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge open ing of mower. � Open mulcher door and install dis- charge defl ector under door as shown. � Mower is now ready for discharging operation. � To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis charge defl ector must be removed and mulcher door closed. TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle.
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NOTE: Initial oil fi ll requires only 18 oz. TO STOP ENGINE due to residual oil in engine from the � To stop engine, release operator pres- manufacturers 100% quality testing. When ence con trol bar. changing oil you may need 20 oz. TO START ENGINE 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: engine, a small amount of smoke may be � Check oil level before each use. Add oil present during the initial use of the prod- if needed. Fill to full line on di
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from over load ing the engine and leaving IMPORTANT: For best performance, clumps of mulched grass. For ex tremely keep mower housing free of built-up heavy grass, reduce your width of cut grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the by overlapping previously cut path and Maintenance section of this manual. mow slowly. � The special mulching blade will recut � Certain types of grass and grass the grass clip pings many times and
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GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- The warranty on this lawn mower does not forming an y main te nance. cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive TIRES full value from the warranty, operator must � Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual. control chemi cals which can harm rubber. Some adjustments will need to be made � Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
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4. Use block of wood between blade and ENGINE lawn mower housing and tighten the LUBRICATION blade bolt, turning clockwise. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with � The recommended tightening torque is API service classifi cation SG–SL. Select the 35-40 ft. lbs. oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. expected operating temperature. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with SAE VISCOSITY GRADES approved bolt shown in the Repair Part
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7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, 4. Install cartridge, then replace cover. rechecking the dipstick until oil level Be sure tabs are aligned with slots in settles at FULL. DO NOT overfi ll, or the back plate. Fasten screw securely. engine will smoke heavily from the muf- MUFFLER fl er on startup. Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age. before starting engine. SPARK PLUG 9. Re con nect spark
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TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST HANDLE 1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper. The handle can be mounted in a high or 2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by low position. The mounting holes in the push ing down on pulley and rolling belt bottom of lower handle are off center for off it. raising or lowering the handle. 3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air 1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s) fi lter and car bu re tor down. securing cable(s) to lower handle. 4. Remove blade and debr
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ENGINE your lawn mower to a Husqvarna or other ENGINE SPEED qualifi ed service center for repair and/or Your engine speed has been factory set. ad just ment. Do not attempt to increase en gine speed IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the or it may result in personal injury. If you engine governor, which is factory set for believe that engine is running too fast or proper engine speed. Over speed ing too slow, take your mower to a Husqvarna the engine above the factory high speed or other
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gum deposits during stor age. Add stabilizer OTHER to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. � Do not store gasoline from one season Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer to another. container. Run engine at least 10 min utes � Replace your gasoline can if your can after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas gasoline will cause problems. tank and carburetor if using fuel stabil
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna or other qualifi ed service center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Dirty air fi lte
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REPAIR PARTS 36 HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375810
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37 HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375810 KEY PART KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 196403 Upper Handle Assembly 28 142748 Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 x 1 53 17600406 Screw (Includes Foam Grip) 29 62335 Washer, Belleville 56 88652 Screw, Hinge 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 2
