Husqvarna 7021R manual

7021R Operator’s Manual 532 43 10-24 12.07.09 BY Printed in U.S.A.[...]

2 W ARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. W ash hands after handling. W ARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and certain vehicle com po - nents contain or emit chem i[...]

3 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 3 ASSEMBL Y .................................................................... 4 OPERA TION ......................................................[...]

4 ASSEMBL Y Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. IMPORT ANT : THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. Y our new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All[...]

5 KNOW YOUR LA WN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR LA WN 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. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers confor[...]

6 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever . • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. T o raise mower , move lever forward to desired position. T o lower mower, move the lever toward the rear . The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye [...]

7 SIDE DIS CHARG ING (See Fig. 10) • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge open ing of mower. • Open mulcher door and install discharge defl ector un der door as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • T o convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis charge defl ector must be removed and mulcher door closed.[...]

8 OPERA TION BEFORE ST ARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 1 1) Y our 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. 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. Remov[...]

9 ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 1 1) • 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. CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store,[...]

10 ➁ ENGINE OIL ➀ HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS ➀ REAR DOOR HINGE ➀ MULCHER DOOR HINGE PIN LUBRICA TION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain mower as instructed in this m[...]

11 LA WN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cals which can harm rubber . • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move[...]

12 AIR FIL TER Y our engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter . Replace the air fi lter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs fi rst. Ser vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See the main te nance section of your engine manual. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl[...]

13 LA WN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear defl ector , attached between the rear wheels of your mower , is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator's mowing position. If the d[...]

14 FIG. 19 HIGH MED. LOW HANDLE BRACKET HANDLE PIN SQUEEZE TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 19) The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi- tions - adjust to height that suits you. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. SER VICE AND[...]

15 ST ORAGE HANDLE PIN SQUEEZE HANDLE BRACKET FIG. 21 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORT ANT : IT IS IMPORT ANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM P ARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR T ANK DURING STORAGE. ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN A TTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEP[...]

16 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter . 1. Clean/replace air fi lter . 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank with fresh, clean gas oline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and r efi ll tank with fresh, clean gas oline. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 5. Connect wire [...]

17 SER VICE NOTES[...]

18 SECTION 1: LIMITED W ARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “W arranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime W arranty (Parts and Labor): All tiller tines and trimme[...]