Husqvarna XT722FE Owners Manual - Page 7

Before Starting Engine, Add Oil See Fig. 9, To Empty Grass Catcher See Fig. 8 - mower

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OPERATION SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 7) • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower. • Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 8) 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. OPEN MULCHER DOOR DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FRAME HANDLE FIG. 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER: FOR MULCHING 1. Mulcher plug installed. 2. Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Mulcher plug removed. 2. Grass catcher installed. 3. Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1. Mulcher plug installed. 2. Discharge deflector installed. FIG. 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 9) 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 on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. Engine holds 20 ounces of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. 4. Pour oil slowly. Do not overfill. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then remove it to check oil level. 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. 7

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OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL (See Fig. 9)
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For
type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1.
Be sure lawnmower is level.
2.
Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.
3.
Engine holds 20 ounces of oil.
For type and grade of
oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
4. Pour oil slowly.
Do not overfill.
Wait one minute to
allow oil to settle.
Insert and tighten dipstick, then
remove it to check oil level.
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.
SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 7)
Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge
opening of mower.
Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector
under door as shown.
Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge
deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER:
FOR MULCHING -
1. Mulcher plug installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Mulcher plug removed.
2. Grass catcher installed.
3. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Mulcher plug installed.
2. Discharge deflector installed.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug or approved grass
catcher in place.
Never attempt to op-
erate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 8)
1.
Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
2.
Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower handle.
3.
Empty clippings from bag.
NOTE
:
Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it will cause
unnecessary wear.
FIG. 8
FRAME
HANDLE
OPEN MULCHER DOOR
DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
FIG. 7