Husqvarna HU725AWDH Operator's Manual

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CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseofa newlawnmower.Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufacturedtogiveyouthebestpossibledependabilityandperformance.Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyou cannoteasilyremedy,pleasecontactyournearestauthorizedservicecenter/department.We havecompetent,well-trainedtechniciansandthe propertoolsto serviceor repairthislawnmower.Pleasereadandretainthismanual.Theinstructionswillenableyouto assembleandmaintainyourlawnmowerproperly.Alwaysobservethe"SAFETYRULES".SERIALNUMBER:DATEOFPURCHASE:THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUNDONADECALATTACHEDTOTHEREAROFTHELAWNMOWERHOUSING.YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERANDDATEOF PURCHASEANDKEEPINA SAFEPLACEFORFUTUREREFERENCE.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 1.6 Quartsand Type: (Unleaded Regular Only)Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)Oil Capacity: 15.5 OuncesSpark Plug (Gap: .020"): Autolite 3924Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. (47-54 Nm)CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• Read and observe the safety rules.• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring forand using your lawn mower.• Followthe instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor-age" sections of this owner's manual.ASSEMBLYRead these instructions and this manual in its entirety beforeyou attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower.IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITHOUTOIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE.Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factorywith the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship-ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,necessary to complete the assembly have been placed inthe parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of yourlawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble mustbe tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessaryto ensure proper tightness.TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON1. Remove loose parts included with mower.2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end paneldown flat.3. Remove all packing materials except padding betweenupper and lower handle and padding holding operatorpresence control bar to upper handle.4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-ougly for additional loose parts.HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWERTO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Figs. 1 and 2)IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOTTO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.1. Raise lower handle section to operating position andalign holes in lower handle with holes in handle brack-ets.3. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle sec-tion into place on lower handle and tighten both upper("star") knobs.4. Remove any packing material from around control bar.Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort.Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual.OPERATOR MOWINGPRESENCE POSiTiONCONTROLBARLOWERHANDLELOWER HANDLE"STANDARD" KNOBFIG. 12. Insert handle bolts through lower handles and handlebrackets; secure with lower ("standard") knobs. 4