Husqvarna 917.37594 - Manual (Page 9)

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CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muf-
fl er on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly
pour the entire container down the oil fi ll spout into the
engine.
NOTE: Initial oil fi ll 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.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each
season. You may need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIL” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 12)
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not over-
fi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
OPERATION
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 10 –11)
1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter
rope out and away from grass catcher.
FIG. 10
ROUND
DOOR
STARTER
ROPE
OPEN
FRONT
HANDLE
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower
using both front and rear handles.
3. Empty clippings from bag using rear handle and strap.
The weight of the grass will open the door.
4. Snap door shut over frame before installing grass
catcher on mower.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
FIG. 11
FRONT
HANDLE
REAR
HANDLE
STRAP
DOOR
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not
store, spill or use gasoline near an open fl ame.
Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation
and for ma tion of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before stor age of
30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. See Storage
In struc tions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 12)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type
and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
OIL FILL
CAP
PRIMER
FIG. 12