Husqvarna 5521P Owners Manual - Page 13

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, 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 deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced. 2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin. 3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins. 4. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle. 5. Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket. 6. Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle. TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 13) 1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper. 2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 3. Turnlawnmoweronitssidewithairfilterandcarburetorup. 4. Remove blade and debris shield. 5. Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. LOWER HANDLE ROTATE FIG. 14 TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 13) 1. Install new belt on engine pulley. 2. Reinstall debris shield and blade. 3. Return mower to upright position. 4. Install new belt on gearcase pulley. 5. Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. MOWING POSITION MOWING POSITION HAIRPIN COTTER MOUNTING PIN LOW POSITION HANDLE BRACKET HIGH POSITION ENGINE FIG. 15 ENGINE SPEED DRIVE COVER BELT BELT KEEPER 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 an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR PUSH DOWN Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, FIG. 13 take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 14 and 15) repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: NEVERTAMPERWITHTHEENGINEGOVERNOR, The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, 1. Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower CONTACTYOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, handle. WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO 13 MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.