Husqvarna 580 R User Manual

 

GB - 10

 

See Figures 1 and 6 for Controls and 
Features.

 

The Engine Control must be 
held against the handlebar in 
order to start the engine as 
well as during mowing 
operations to keep the engine 
running.
Releasing the control during operation stops 
the engine and blade.

 

Handlebar adjusts to four positions by 
selecting holes in braces. Select a safe, 
comfortable height and place pin through hole 
in brace that is closest to that height. Refer to 
Adjustment Section for instructions.

 

When pulled, handle will turn engine over. 

 

To change cutting height, move cutting height 
levers one notch at a time on each wheel until 
desired height of cut is obtained. (Figure 6)

 

Each wheel on mower must be set at 

the same height for a level cut.

 

DO NOT attempt to start 

your engine at this time. Familiarize 
yourself with controls to see what 
they do and how they work. 
Thoroughly read and understand 
entire Operators Manual first. 

 

Check function of 

Engine/Blade Control regularly. 
Improper function of control could 
cause injury.

 

To avoid inadvertent 

blade contact, NEVER attempt to 
make any cutting height adjustment 
while engine is running.

 

On self-propelled 

models, both rear wheels must be 
positioned at same height or 
traction drive may not clutch or 
operate properly.

OM0450

 

Notch

Cut grass length

LOW

1" (25 mm)

2

1-3/8" (35 mm)

3

1-3/4" (45 mm)

4

2-1/4" (57 mm)

5

2-3/4" (70 mm)

HIGH

3-1/4" (83 mm)

Front

Rear

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

OM0190

OM0160

OM0180

1. Cutting Height Lever
2. Notches
3. Clevis Pin & Swivel Height Adjustment 

Holes

4. Swivel Lock Hole (Swivel Locked)
5. Linchpin Storage Hole (Free)

Front Swivel

Figure 6