Husqvarna HU800BBC User Manual

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LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation 
section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear defl ector, attached between the rear wheels of 
your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that 
objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into 
the operator's mowing position.  If the defl ector becomes 
damaged, it should be replaced.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 
 
If your mower does not operate properly due to suspected 
drive belt problems, take your mower to a qualifi ed service 
center for repair and/or ad just ment.
TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 20)
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height posi-
tions - adjust to height that suits you.
1.  Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the 
lower handle.
2.  While holding handle assembly, remove knob and 
car riage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle 
with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble 
bolt and knob and tighten securely.
3.  Align opposite side of handle with same positioning 
hole and secure with bolt and knob.
CAUTION:  TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, 
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR 
ADJUSTMENTS:
1.  Release control bar and stop en-
gine.
2.  Make sure the blade and all moving 
parts have completely stopped.
3.  Disconnect spark plug wire from 
spark plug and place where it can-
not come in contact with plug.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
Maintenance, re pair, or re place ment of the emission con-
 trol de vic es and sys tems, which are be ing done at the 
cus tom ers expense, may be performed by any non-road 
engine repair es tab lish ment or individual. Warranty repairs 
must be performed by an authorized engine man u fac tur er's 
service outlet.
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.  Do not attempt to 
increase engine speed or it may  result in personal injury.  If 
you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, 
take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for 
repair and adjustment.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable.  If your engine does not 
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, 
take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for 
repair and/or adjustment.
IMPORTANT:  NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, 
WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.  
OVER SPEED ING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH 
SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.  IF YOU THINK THE 
ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, 
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SER VICE CEN TER, 
WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO 
MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS. 
FIG. 20
HANDLE
BRACKET
BOLT
KNOB
STORAGE
Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end 
of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or 
more. 
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean 
it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.  Store in 
a clean, dry area.
1.  Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the 
Maintenance section of this manual).
2.  Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this 
manual.
3.  Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are se-
curely fastened.  Inspect  moving parts for damage, 
breakage and wear.  Replace if necessary.
4.  Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand 
lightly before painting.