Husqvarna 580 R User Manual
GB - 12
FILLING FUEL TANK
To add fuel to Fuel Tank:
1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area
to prevent dust, dirt and debris from
entering Fuel Tank.
entering Fuel Tank.
4. Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or
gasoline containing alcohol because alcohol
will cause internal parts to deteriorate. See
Engine Manual for correct type and grade of
fuel.
gasoline containing alcohol because alcohol
will cause internal parts to deteriorate. See
Engine Manual for correct type and grade of
fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank. (See Specifications for
tank capacity.)
6. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
Mower Configurations
To configure your mower for bagging, side
discharge or mulching, proceed as follows:
Bagging: Lift rear door, place bar of grass bag
frame on lip of mounting flange and lower rear
door. If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame
to lock in position.
Be sure there are no openings between bag
and mounting surface after installing bag. If
necessary clear bag mounting surface of
debris.
To remove grass bag, lift rear door. Then with
handle, lift bag up off mounting flange and
close rear door.
discharge or mulching, proceed as follows:
Bagging: Lift rear door, place bar of grass bag
frame on lip of mounting flange and lower rear
door. If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame
to lock in position.
Be sure there are no openings between bag
and mounting surface after installing bag. If
necessary clear bag mounting surface of
debris.
To remove grass bag, lift rear door. Then with
handle, lift bag up off mounting flange and
close rear door.
Side Discharge: With grass bag removed,
remove two lock nuts and washers that secure
side discharge opening cover to mower. Lift
cover to free tabs from slots and remove cover
from mower.
Position holes in side discharge deflector over
studs on mower. Place tab on rear edge of
deflector onto edge of discharge opening.
Secure deflector with cover hardware.
remove two lock nuts and washers that secure
side discharge opening cover to mower. Lift
cover to free tabs from slots and remove cover
from mower.
Position holes in side discharge deflector over
studs on mower. Place tab on rear edge of
deflector onto edge of discharge opening.
Secure deflector with cover hardware.
Mulching: Remove grass bag and install side
discharge opening cover. Open rear door and
insert plug with the beveled face to the left.
Rear door should close flush.
discharge opening cover. Open rear door and
insert plug with the beveled face to the left.
Rear door should close flush.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
To stop the mower in an emergency situation,
release both the engine/blade control bail and
the wheel drive control bail from the
handlebar. Allow all moving parts to stop
before leaving operator’s position.
release both the engine/blade control bail and
the wheel drive control bail from the
handlebar. Allow all moving parts to stop
before leaving operator’s position.
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE VAPORS
and FLAMMABLE FUEL can result
in serious injury or death. Handle
fuel with care. ALWAYS use an
approved fuel container.
and FLAMMABLE FUEL can result
in serious injury or death. Handle
fuel with care. ALWAYS use an
approved fuel container.
No Smoking! No Lighted
Materials!
Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool before
maintenance.
maintenance.
Gasoline is highly flammable and
must be handled with care. Allow
engine to cool several minutes
before removing fuel tank cap.
Never fill tank when engine is
running or is hot from operation. DO
NOT allow open flame, matches, or
smoking in area. DO NOT overfill.
Allow about 1/4" of tank space for
fuel expansion. Wipe up any spills
and allow vapors to dissipate before
starting engine. Use approved
(Red) gasoline container.
must be handled with care. Allow
engine to cool several minutes
before removing fuel tank cap.
Never fill tank when engine is
running or is hot from operation. DO
NOT allow open flame, matches, or
smoking in area. DO NOT overfill.
Allow about 1/4" of tank space for
fuel expansion. Wipe up any spills
and allow vapors to dissipate before
starting engine. Use approved
(Red) gasoline container.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate mower
unless either side discharge
opening cover or side discharge
deflector is installed. Objects may
be picked up and thrown causing
damage or personal injury. Never
operate engine with rear door open
unless grass bag is in place.
unless either side discharge
opening cover or side discharge
deflector is installed. Objects may
be picked up and thrown causing
damage or personal injury. Never
operate engine with rear door open
unless grass bag is in place.
CAUTION: Objects may be thrown.
Check grass bag frequently for wear
or deterioration. Replace worn or
damaged bag with Husqvarna
original equipment replacement bag
only.
Check grass bag frequently for wear
or deterioration. Replace worn or
damaged bag with Husqvarna
original equipment replacement bag
only.
WARNING: NEVER direct
discharge of material toward
bystanders. Do not allow anyone
near equipment while unit is in
operation.
discharge of material toward
bystanders. Do not allow anyone
near equipment while unit is in
operation.