Husqvarna 917.38451 Setup guide

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Model No.
917.384510
Product No.
6021P
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Illustrated Parts List
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
149cc Kohler Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Husqvarna, Charlotte, NC 28269 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.husqvarna.com

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HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.384510 (PRODUCT NUMBER 6021P)
REPAIR PARTS
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IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
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.
Operator presence control bar
Starter
handle
Handle knob
Engine oil cap
with dipstick
Air filter
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission. The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar – must
be held down to the handle to start the
engine. Release to stop the engine.
Mulcher door – allows conversion to
discharging or bagging operation.
Starter handle – used for starting engine.
Gasoline filler cap
Muffler
Grass
catcher
Housing
OPERATION
Spark plug
Mulcher door

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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-
sembled at the factory with the excep-
tion of those parts left unassembled for
shipping purposes. To ensure safe and
proper operation of your lawn mower, all
parts and hardware you assemble must be
tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
1. Remove loose parts included with
mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughly for additional
loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle sec-
tion locks into place in mowing position.
2. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD-
JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to
be used as a mulcher. To convert to bag-
ging or discharging, see “TO CONVERT
MOWER” in the Operation section of this
manual.
Frame
handle
Frame
opening
Vinyl
bindings
MOWING
POSITION
Lower handle
LIFT
UP
Operator
presence
control bar
Upper
handle
LIFT
UP
Handle
knob
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HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.384510 (PRODUCT NUMBER 6021P)
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 194177X422 Control Bar 2 197808 Upper Handle 3 169708X498 Lower Handle 4 194788 Rope Guide 5 132004 Nut, Hex 6 191574 Handle Bolt 7 66426 Wire Tie 8 74780512 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 9 154132 Hinge Bracket 10 185589 Mulcher Door 11 183281 Engine Zone Control Cable 12 750634 Hex Washer Head Screw 13 429930X004 Up-Stop Bracket 14 182398 Handle Knob 15 51793 Hairpin Cotter 18 17600406 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 19 401174X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Front, LH 20 401175X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Front, RH 21 418655 Kit, Rear Skirt 22 401621X004 Selector Spring, Front 23 401814X428 Rear Door Assembly 25 410385X422 Handle Bracket Assembly, LH 26 410386X422 Handle Bracket Assembly, RH 29 407494X005 Wheel Adjusting Bracket 30 401629 Spacer 31 185595 Discharge Deflector
32 401624X004 Selector Spring, Rear 33 87877 Selector Knob 34 401176X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH 35 426589 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 36 401638 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 37 401273X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front 39 409149 Flanged Locknut, Hex 40 411949 Frame, Grassbag 41 88652 Hinge Screw 42 405421 Spring, Rear Door, LH 43 405423 Spring, Rear Door, RH 44 184193 Bolt, Rear Door 45 150406 Screw, Hex Head, Threaded, Rolled 3/8-16 x 1 46 404763 Danger Decal 47 751153 Nut, Hex 48 401177X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, RH 49 401277X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear 50 194715 Grassbag 51 147286 Hinge Rod 52 418709 Kit, Housing (Includes Key Number 46) 53 851084 Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 54 850263 Helical Lockwasher 55 851074 Hardened Washer
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
56 406712 21" Blade 57 420097 Blade Adapter 58 152124 Hinge Spring 59 - - - Engine, Kohler, Model Number XT149-0026-EA (See Breakdown) 61 409148 Nut, Hex 62 73800400 Locknut, Hex 1/4-20 65 88348 Washer, Flat 66 197480 O-Ring 67 197991 Clip, Cable 68 164265 Grip, Foam 73 401630 Washer, Curved 74 851201X004 Washer, Special, Engine 75 413693 Kit, Rear Baffle (Includes 3 Screws) 76 410589 Baffle, Rear 77 17411312 Screw, Rear Baffle - - 404764 Warning Decal (not shown) - - 431621 Owner’s Manual Available accessories not included with mower: - - 71 33623 Gas Can (2.5 Gallon Container) - - 71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer - - 71 33000 SAE 30W Oil (20 Ounce Bottle)
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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ACCESSORIES
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not
shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Husqvarna retailers and
service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 10W-30 (below 32°F)
Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030")
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. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY
SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY
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 “Warranty Period” of
the product as set forth below:
2 YEAR NON-COMMERCIAL WARRANTY: Auto-
matic Mower, Riding lawn mowers, yard and garden
tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, chain saws,
trimmers, brushcutters, clearing saws, snow blowers,
handheld blowers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers,
electrical products and power-assist collection systems
for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional or
nonincome producing use, except as herein stated.
Emission control system components necessary to
comply with CARB-TIER-II and EPA regulations.
Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90-day warranty
from the date of the customer’s original purchase for
defects in material and workmanship. Normal wear,
tear or abuse is not covered under warranty. Product
must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim
form. All care and maintenance instructions must be
followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care
label. The fit of the protective apparel/boot is not
covered under warranty.
SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THE WARRANTY
Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components
without charge for parts or labor if a component fails
because of a defect in material or workmanship during
the warranty period.
SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WAR-
RANTY
The following items are not covered by this warranty:
(1)Normal customer maintenance items which become
worn through normal regular use, including, but
not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs,
filters, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw
chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tines;
(2)Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet
light;
(3)Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a
third party which gives a warranty, all claims for
warranty should be sent to the manufacturer; and
(4)Emission Control System components necessary
to which are manufactured by third party engine
manufacturer.
SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting
from the following:
(1)Accident, abuse, misuse, negligence and neglect,
including stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust,
corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to incorrect
storage or use habits;
(2)Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accor-
dance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or
instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna;
(3)Alterations or modifications that change the
intended use of the product or affects the product’s
performance, operation, safety, or durability, or
causes the product to fail to comply with any ap-
plicable laws; or:
(4)Additional damage to parts or components due to
continued use occurring after any of the above.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE PURCHASER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY AP-
PLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS
DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATE-
MENT. HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE
PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE, AND DOES NOT
ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY
MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
SECTION 5: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
The product must exhibit reasonable care, mainte-
nance, operation, storage and general upkeep as
written in the maintenance section of the Owner’s/
Operator’s manual. Should an operational problem
or failure occur, the product should not be used, but
delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for
evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained in section
6, rests solely with the customer.
SECTION 6: PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY
CONSIDERATION
It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make
certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly
filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden
Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10)
days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the
warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.
Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized
Husqvarna dealer in order to obtain warranty service.
This proof must include date purchased, model num-
ber, serial number, and complete name and address of
the selling dealer.
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product
believed to be defective must be delivered to an
authorized Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner, no
later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational
problem or failure. The product must be delivered at
the owner’s expense. Pick-up and delivery charges are
not covered by this warranty. An authorized Husqvarna
dealer can be normally located through the “Yellow
Pages” of the local telephone directory or by calling
1-800-HUSKY62 for a dealer in your area.
HUSQVARNA
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
531 83 81-23 2002
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MODEL NUMBER XT149-0026-EAKOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 14 165 01-s Starter, Recoil (Includes
Key Numbers 2 and 3, Recoil
Housing, Recoil Bushing,
Recoil Guide Plate, Recoil
Springs, Recoil Pulley, Recoil
Retainer Plate and Recoil
Shoulder Screw)
2 14 160 01-s Kit, Starter Rope, with Handle
(Includes Coil Starter Rope,
Recoil Starter Handle, Recoil
Starter Handle Retainer and
Recoil Rope Retainer)
3 14 379 01-s Kit, Pawl Repair (Includes
Recoil Springs and Recoil
Starter Pawls)
5 14 227 04-s Cap Assembly, Fuel
8 14 100 10-s Nut, Flywheel, with Serrations
9 14 109 02-s Cup, Starter Drive
10 14 025 02-s Flywheel Assembly, Aluminum
11 14 050 01-s Kit, Breather Filter (Includes
Breather Cover Gasket,
Breather Cover Spring,
Breather Filter and Breather
Reed)
25 14 090 18-s Lever, Governor
26 14 126 22-s Control Assembly,
Fixed Speed
29 14 089 14-s Spring, Extension (Governor)
36 14 094 13-s Base, Air Cleaner
37 14 123 05-s Hose, Breather
38 14 083 01-s Element, Air Filter
40 14 096 09-s Cover, Air Cleaner
44 14 199 03-s Kit, Oil Pan (Includes
Key Numbers 45 and 46)
45 14 032 05-s Seal, Oil
46 14 041 13-s Gasket, Oil Pan
48 14 041 16-s Gasket, Carburetor
(Heat Shield)
49 14 853 21-s Carburetor, 12mm Auto
Choke without Shutoff
50 14 014 29-s Crankshaft Assembly
51 14 340 01-s Key, Woodruff
52 14 017 02-s Valve, Intake
53 14 016 02-s Valve, Exhaust
54 14 841 15-s Gasket, Head
55 14 318 02-s Kit, Cylinder Head
(Includes Key Number 93)
56 14 096 05-s Cover, Valve
57 14 041 01-s Gasket, Valve Cover
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
60 14 314 04-s Guard Assembly, Muffler
61 14 068 06-s Muffler Assembly
62 14 067 02-s Rod Assembly, Connecting
64 14 584 05-s Module, Ignition
(Aluminum Flywheel)
66 14 132 08-s Plug, Spark (RA10HC)
70 14 123 04-s Assembly, Dipstick and Tube
(Includes Key No.s 71 and 72)
71 14 153 03-s O-Ring, Oil Fill Tube
72 14 153 01-s O-Ring, Dipstick
73 14 113 03-s Label, Warning
74 14 096 36-s Cover, Engine
78 14 027 03-s Housing, Blower
79 M-641060-s Nut, Hex Flange (M6)
80 14 112 07 Spacer, Compression Limiter
81 14 072 12-s Stud, Blower Housing
(Fuel Tank)
82 14 072 13-s Stud, Blower Housing
(Ignition)
83 14 079 20-s Linkage, Governor
(Auto Choke)
86 25 086 166-s Screw, Retangle Head, M6
89 14 096 51-s Cover, Air Cleaner Base
(Breather Gas)
90 25 086 293-s Screw, Hex Flange (M6)
93 24 072 06-s Stud, Carburetor (M6)
99 14 065 11-s Tank, Fuel (Row)
(Includes Key Number 5)
100 14 050 14-s Filter, Fuel (in-nipple)
101 14 237 04-s Clamp, Hose
123 25 111 61-s Hose, Fuel Low-permeation
125 - - - Guard, Finger
126 - - - Seal, Oil
128 - - - Retainer, Valve Spring
129 - - - Nut, Hex Jam (M6)
130 - - - Pivot, Rocker Arm
131 - - - Arm, Rocker
132 - - - Stud, Rocker Arm
133 - - - Fan, Flywheel (Plastic)
136 14 219 07-s Brake Assembly,
Carburetor Side (Includes
Brake Lever, Brake Spring,
Flange Nuts, Brake Pad,
Ground To Kill Lead, Screw,
Kill Switch, Brake Bracket,
Brake Lever Washer and
Brake Lever Rivet)
153 14 237 05-s Clamp, Hose
154 - - - Camshaft Assembly
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DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
notalerttothepresenceofchildren.Children
are often attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity.
Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and
down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to
cool before refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel contain-
er where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or
on other appliances.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run machine inside a closed area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
theengine(motor)running.Disconnect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
fromtheplugto preventaccidentalstarting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuelspill-
age.Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are subject to
wear, damage, and deterioration, which
couldexpose movingpartsor allowobjects
to be thrown. Frequently check compo-
nents and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
• Do not change the engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Husqvarna or
other authorized service center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Warranty...................................................4
Safety Rules ..........................................2-3
Product Specifi cations..............................5
Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................6
Operation.............................................7-10
Maintenance Schedule........................... 11
Maintenance......................................11-13
Service and Adjustments...................14-15
Storage..............................................15-16
Troubleshooting.................................16-17
Repair Parts.......................................34-38
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT: Thiscuttingmachineis capable of amputatinghandsandfeet and throwing ob-
jects.Failure to observe thefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultin serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING: In order to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justingor making repairs, alwaysdisconnect
sparkplugwireandplacewire whereitcannot
come in contact with plug.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
SAFETY RULES
parts become extremely
hot during operation and
remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could
be picked up and thrown by blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial foot wear.
• Donot pullmowerbackwards unlessabso-
lutelynecessary.Alwayslookdownandbe-
hind before and while moving backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
againstawallorobstruction. Material may
richochet back toward the operator. Stop
the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without prop-
er guards, plates, grass catcher or other
safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning
the mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait
until the blade comes to complete stop
before removing grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled mech-
anism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafetyglass-
eswithside shieldswhen operatingmower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe
injury. All slopes require extra caution. If
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. 39
SERVICE NOTES

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Model No.
917.384510
Product No.
6021P
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Owner’s Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
149cc Kohler Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Husqvarna, Charlotte, NC 28269 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.husqvarna.com
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