Storage, Service and adjustments, Engine – Husqvarna 87521RES User Manual

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FIG. 18

HIGH

MED.

LOW

HANDLE

BRACKET

HANDLE PIN

SQUEEZE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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 service

center for repair and adjustment.

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 service center for

repair and/or adjustment.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE 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 SER VICE CEN TER,

WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE

ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

HANDLE (See Figs. 19 and 20)

You can fold your lawn mower handle for stor age.
1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper

handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.

2. Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each

other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot

entire han dle assembly forward and allow it to rest on

mower.

• When setting up your handle from the storage position,

the lower handle will require manually locking into the

mowing position.

IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE

OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS

SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean

it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in

a clean, dry area.
1. Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this

manual.

3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are se-

curely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage,

breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

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