How To Use Your Lawn Mower; Engine Speed; Engine Zone Control; Drive Control - Husqvarna HU725AWDH Operator's Manual

OPERATION
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We
recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
Use ear pro-
tectors to
avoid damage
to hearing.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per-
formance. Speed is not adjustable.
3. Operate mower to test drive speed. Readjust as re-
quired.
4. If condition fails to improve after the above steps
(forward speed remains the same), your drive belt is
worn and should be replaced.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk
of blade contact injury. Do not under
any circumstances attempt to defeat
the function of the operator control. The
blade turns when the engine is running.
Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence
control bar which requiresthe operator to be positioned
behindthe mower handleto start and operatethe mower.
DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 5)
* Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator
presence control bar down to the handle and pulling
either drive control lever rearward to the handle. The
further toward the handle a lever is pulled, the faster
the unit will travel.
* Forward motion will stopwhen eitherthe operator pres-
ence control bar or a drive control lever are released. To
stop forward motion without stopping engine, release
a drive control lever only. Hold operator presence
control bar down against handle to continue mowing
without self-propelling.
NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will
not roll backwards, push the mower forward slightly to
disengage drive wheels.
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR
TO ENGAGE
DRIVE CONTROL
DRIVE
CONTROL
LEVERS
DRIVE CONTROL
DISENGAGED
FIG. 5
DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 6)
Over time, the drive control system may become "loose",
resulting in decreased speed. There is a turnbuckle on
the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive
cable. Proceed as follows:
1. Turn unit off, disconnect spark plug wire from plug.
2. Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive
speed.
ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE
FIG. 6
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 7)
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut,
adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium
position is best for most lawns.
* To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever
toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your
requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same set-
ting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab
inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if
so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the
plate tabs.
PLATE
TAB
7
ROTATE LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
FIG. 7
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 8)
* Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass
catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets.
* To convert to mulching or discharging operation,
remove grass catcher and close rear door.