Husqvarna XT722FE Owners Manual - Page 4

ASSEMBLY 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. 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. 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 thorougly for additional loose parts. FRAME HANDLE HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1) IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES. 1. Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. 2. Remove protective padding, raise upper 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 handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR MOWING POSITION LIFT UP LIFT UPPER UP HANDLE VINYL BINDINGS FRAME OPENING FIG. 2 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of this manual. TO PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 3) NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. 1. Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female). 2. Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet. 3. Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time. 4. After charging, disconnect harness connector (female) from battery charger connector (male). Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required. IMPORTANT: THE ENGINE WILL NOT RECHARGE YOUR BATTERY. AT THE END OF THE MOWING SEASON THE BATTERY SHOULD BE CHARGED FOR 48 HOURS TO PROTECT THE BATTERY DURING WINTER STORAGE. HANDLE KNOB CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector (male) from the battery connector (female) to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season. LOWER HANDLE FIG. 1 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 2) 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. 4 BATTERY BOX BATTERY CHARGER ENGINE CONNECTOR (MALE) HARNESS CONNECTOR (FEMALE) FIG. 3 CHARGER CONNECTOR (MALE)