Husqvarna 675 Manual

							Model No.
917.375820CAUTION:
Read and follow all 
Safety Rules and In  struc tions 
before operating this equipment
Owner’s Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
22 Multi-Cut
Husqvarna, Charlotte, NC  28269  U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.husqvarna.com 
						

							2
Warranty ................................................... 2
Safe ty Rules ..........................................2-4
Prod uct Spec i   ca tions .............................. 5
Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6
Op er a tion .............................................7-11
Maintenance Sched ule ........................... 11Maintenance ......................................11-14
Ser vice and Ad just ments...................14-16
Stor age ..............................................16-17
Trou ble shoot ing .................................17-18
Re pair Parts.......................................36-43
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT:  This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob-
jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
  Look for this symbol to point out im-
  por tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!!   BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
 
 WARNING:  In order to prevent ac ci den tal 
starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad-
  just ing or making repairs, always dis con nect 
spark plug wire and place wire where it can not 
come in contact with plug. 
  WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its 
constituents, and certain vehicle com po -
nents contain or emit chem i cals known to 
the State of Cal i for  nia to cause can cer and 
birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
 
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and 
related accessories 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. Wash 
hands after handling.
   CAUTION:  Muf er 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 
in struc tions on the machine and in the 
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly 
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 in struc tions, 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 ma chine if 
anyone enters the area.   Do not operate the mower when bare-
  foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways 
wear substantial foot wear.
   Do not pull mower backwards unless abso-
lutely nec es sary. Always look down and be-
hind before and while moving backwards.
   Never direct discharged material toward 
anyone. Avoid discharging material against 
a wall or obstruction.  Material may richo-
chet back toward the operator.  Stop the 
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
   Do not operate the mower without  
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or 
oth er 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 grav el 
drives, walks, or roads.
   Stop the engine (motor) whenever you 
leave the equip ment, before clean ing 
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 arti  cial light.
   Do not operate the machine while under 
the in uence of alcohol or drugs.
   Never operate machine in wet grass. 
Always be sure of your footing: keep a 
 rm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
   Disengage the self-propelled mech-
  a nism or drive clutch on mowers so 
equipped before starting the engine.
   If the equipment should start to vi brate 
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and 
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
   Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glass-
es with side shields when op er at ing mower.
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. 
						

							3
DO:
   Mow across the face of slopes: nev er 
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 op er a tor is 
not alert to the presence of children. Children 
are often attracted to the ma chine and the 
mowing activity. 
Never assume that children 
will remain where you last saw them.

and under the watchful care of an oth er 
re spon si ble adult.
   Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren 
enter the area.
   Before and while walking back wards, 
look behind and 
down for small chil dren. 
   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  ammable 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  ame, spark 
or pilot light such as a water heater or 
on other appliances.
   Never  ll 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  lling.
   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 over ll fuel tank.  Replace gas 
cap and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
   Never run machine inside a closed area.
   Never make adjustments or repairs with 
the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the 
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away 
from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting.
 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 reg u lar ly.
  Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or 
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spill-
age. Allow machine to cool before storing.
   Stop and inspect the equipment if you 
strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary, 
before restarting.
   Never attempt to make wheel height 
adjustments while the engine is running.
   Grass catcher components are sub ject to 
wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, which 
could expose moving parts or allow objects 
to be thrown. Frequently check com po -
nents and replace with man u fac tur er’s 
recommended parts, when necessary.
   Mower blades are sharp and can cut. 
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and 
use extra caution when ser vic ing 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 com bus tion engine and 
should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or 
grass-cov ered 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 muf er is available through your nearest Husqvarna or 
other authorized service center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). 
						

							4
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: Automatic 
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, electri-
cal products and power-assist collection systems for 
non com mer cial, 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 la-
bel. The  t 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, 
 lters, 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 ac-
cordance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or 
instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna;
(3) Alterations or modi cations 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 PUR CHAS ER. 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 STATEMENT. 
HUSQVARNA RE SERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE 
OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT 
WITHOUT NO TICE, AND DOES NOT ASSUME 
OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFAC-
TURED PROD UCTS.
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 speci c 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 
 lled 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 con rm 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 bene t 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 
						

							5
 Serial Number:
 Date of Purchase:
 Gasoline Capacity / Type:                 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) 
 Oil Type (API SG–SL):                      SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
 Oil Capacity:                                     20 Ounces
 Spark Plug (Gap:  .030)                  Champion J19LM or RJ19LM
 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
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. 
						

							6
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 sem bled at the factory with the exception of those parts 
left unassembled for shipping pur pos es.  To ensure safe and proper op er a tion of your lawn 
mower, all parts and hard ware you assemble must be tight ened securely.  Use the correct 
tools as nec es sary to ensure proper tightness.  All parts such as nuts, wash ers, bolts, etc., 
nec es sary to complete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER
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 mower to 
bagging or discharging, see “TO CON-
  VERT MOWER” in the Operation section 
of this manual.
Frame 
handle
Frame 
openingVinyl 
bindings
MOWING 
POSITION
Lower handle LIFT 
UPOperator 
presence 
control bar
Upper 
handle LIFT 
UP
Handle 
knob
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
1.    Remove loose parts included with mower.
2.   Cut down two end corners of carton 
and lay end panel down  at.
3.   Remove all packing materials except 
padding be tween upper and lower 
handle and padding holding operator 
presence control bar to upper handle.
4.   Roll lawn mower out of carton and 
check carton thor ough ly for additional 
loose parts. 
HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOW ER 
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT:  Unfold handle carefully so 
as not to pinch or damage con trol cables. 
1.   Raise handles until lower handle sec-
tion locks into place in mowing position.
2.   Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle sec tion into place on lower 
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3.    Remove handle padding holding operator 
pres ence 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. 
						

							7
Wheel adjuster 
(on each wheel)
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT  ING 
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 
handleHandle knob
Air  lter
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Our 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-
  mis sion.  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.
Primer– pumps additional fuel from the 
carburetor to the cylinder for use when 
starting a cold engine.Starter handle – used for starting engine.
Mulcher door – allows con ver sion to 
discharging or bagging operation.
Drive control lever – used to engage 
power-pro pelled forward mo tion of mower.
Gasoline  ller capMuf er Grass 
catcher
Housing Drive 
control 
lever
Mulcher door
OPERATION
Spark 
plug
Drive cover Engine oil cap with dipstick
Primer 
						

							8
1.   Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug 
wire from spark plug.
2.   Turn nut on underside of drive control 
to increase drive speed.
3.   Operate mower to test drive speed.  
Readjust as required.
4.  If condition fails to improve after the 
above steps (forward speed remains 
the same), your drive belt is worn and 
should be re placed. The operation of any lawn 
mower can result in foreign 
objects thrown into the eyes, 
which can result in severe 
eye damage. Always wear 
safety glasses or eye shields while oper-
ating your lawn mower or performing any 
ad just ments or repairs. We recommend a 
standard safety glasses or wide vision safety 
mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED 
The engine speed was set at the factory 
for optimum performance. Speed is not 
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
  CAUTION:  Federal regulations re quire 
an engine control to be installed on this 
lawn mower in order to minimize the 
risk of blade contact injury. Do not un der 
any circumstances attempt to de feat the 
func tion of the operator con trol. The blade 
turns when the engine is running.
   Your lawn mower is equipped with an 
operator pres ence control bar which 
requires the operator to be positioned 
behind the lawn mower handle to start 
and operate the lawn mower.
DRIVE CONTROL 
   Self-propelling is controlled by hold-
  ing the operator presence control bar 
down to the handle and pulling the drive 
control lever rearward to the handle.  
The farther toward the handle the lever 
is pulled, the faster the unit will travel.
   Forward motion will stop when either 
the operator presence control bar or 
drive control lever are released. To stop 
forward motion without stop ping engine, 
re lease the drive control lever only. Hold 
op er a tor presence control bar down 
against handle to con tin ue mowing 
without self-propelling.
NOTE: If after releasing the drive control 
the mower will not roll backwards, push 
the mower forward slightly to disengage 
drive wheels.
   To keep drive control engaged when 
turning corners, push down on the 
handle to lift the front wheels off the 
ground while turning lawn mower.
DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
Over time, the drive control system may 
become “loose”, resulting in decreased 
speed.  There is a turnbuckle on the 
un der side of the drive control housing to 
increase tension on the drive cable.  Pro-
  ceed as follows:
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be 
used as a mulcher.  To convert to bagging 
or discharging:
REAR BAGGING 
   Open rear door, remove mulcher plug.  
Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
   You can now install the grass catcher or 
optional clipping de ector.
   To convert to mulching or discharging 
operation, install mulcher plug into rear 
discharge opening of mower.
TO 
ENGAGE 
DRIVE 
CONTROL
Drive
control 
lever
DRIVE
CONTROL 
DISENGAGED Operator presence control bar
Adjustment
turnbuckle
LEVER BACKWARD 
TO LOWER MOWER
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWERPlate tab
Lever
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels 
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit 
your requirements. Me di um position is 
best for most lawns.
    To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever to ward wheel. Move wheel 
up or down to suit your re quire ments. Be 
sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned 
when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. 
Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) 
allow lever to be positioned between the 
plate tabs. 
						

							9
Open mulcher door
Discharge de ector
Mulcher plug
SIDE DIS CHARG ING 
   Mulcher plug must be installed into rear 
discharge open ing of mower.
   Open mulcher door and install dis-
  charge de ector under door as shown.
   Mower is now ready for discharging 
operation.
   To convert to mulching or bagging 
operation, dis charge de ector must be 
removed and mulcher door closed. 
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN 
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1.   Rear mulcher plug installed.
2.   Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1.   Rear mulcher plug removed.
2.   Grass catcher installed.
3.   Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1.   Rear mulcher plug installed.
2.   Discharge de ector installed.
  CAUTION:  Do not run your lawn 
mower with out mulcher plug or ap proved 
grass catch er in place.  Never at tempt to 
op er ate the lawn mow er with the rear door 
re moved or propped open.TO EMPTY
GRASS CATCHER 
1.   Lift up on grass catcher using the 
frame han dle.
2.   Remove grass catcher with clippings 
from under lawn mower han dle.
3.   Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE:  Do not drag the bag when empty-
ing;  it will cause unnecessary wear.
Grass 
catcher 
frame 
handle
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
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.
   CAUTION: DO NOT over ll engine with 
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muf er 
on startup.
1.   Be sure lawnmower is level.  
2.   Remove oil dipstick from oil  ll spout.
3.   You receive a container of oil with the 
unit.  Slowly pour the entire container 
down the oil  ll spout into the engine. 
						

							10
NOTE: Initial oil  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 ENGINE OIL” in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
Engine 
oil cap
Gasoline 
 ller cap
Primer
TO START ENGINE 
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the 
engine, a small amount of smoke may be 
present during the initial use of the prod-
uct and should be considered normal.
1.   To start a cold engine, push primer 
three (3) times before trying to start. 
Use a  rm push. This step is not 
usually necessary when starting an 
engine which has already run for a few 
minutes.
2.   Hold operator presence control bar 
down to the han dle and pull starter 
handle quickly. Do not allow starter 
rope to snap back.
NOTE:  In cooler weather it may be 
necessary to repeat priming steps. In 
warmer weather over priming may cause 
 ooding and engine will not start. If you do 
 ood engine, wait a few minutes before 
attempting to start and do not repeat 
priming steps. 
MOWING TIPS
   CAUTION:  Do not use de-thatcher 
blade attachments on your mower. Such 
attachments are hazardous, will damage 
your mower and could void your warranty.
   Under certain conditions, such as very 
tall grass, it may be nec es sary to raise 
the height of cut to reduce pushing 
effort and to keep from overloading the 
engine and leaving clumps of grass clip-
pings. It may also be necessary to re-
  duce ground speed and/or run the lawn 
mower over the area a sec ond time.
   For extremely heavy cutting, re duce the 
width of cut by over lap ping previously 
cut path and mow slowly.
   For better grass bagging and most cut-
ting conditions, the engine speed should 
be set in the FAST po si tion.
   Pores in cloth grass catchers can be-
come  lled with dirt and dust with use 
and catchers will collect less grass. To 
prevent this, reg u lar ly hose catcher off 
with water and let dry before using.
   Keep top of engine around starter clear 
and clean of grass clippings and chaff. 
This will help engine air  ow and extend 
engine life. ADD GASOLINE
   Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank  ller neck.  
Do not over 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 fresh-
ness.
   CAUTION:  Wipe off any spilled oil or 
fuel.  Do not store, spill or use gasoline 
near an open  ame.
   CAUTION:  Alcohol blended fuels 
(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture which leads to 
separation and for ma tion of acids during 
storage.  Acidic gas can damage the fuel 
system 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.
TO STOP ENGINE
   To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence con trol bar.