Husqvarna HD600L Owners Manual - Page 7

OPERATION REAR DOOR GRASS BAG BRACKET GRASS CATCHER HANDLE 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. GRASS CATCHER FRAME HANDLE GRASS CATCHER FRAME HOOK FIG. 7 REAR DISCHARGING (See Fig. 8) • Lift the rear door and install the clipping deflector (avail- able accessory) legs into holes of handle brackets as shown. • When the rear door is lowered it will rest on the top of the clipping deflector and secure it to the mower housing. • Mower is now ready for rear discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, clipping deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed and locked. REAR DOOR HANDLE BRACKET HOLES DEFLECTOR BAR "LEG" CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FIG. 8 CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher or clipping deflector in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. BAG HANDLE FIG. 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine. NOTE: Initial oil fill 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 Maintenance section of this manual. ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 10) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9) 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. 7 CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.