Husqvarna 961430086, Operator'S Manual

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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.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower han dle for storage.
1.  Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the up-

per handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear 

(Figure 26).

2.  Remove the two (2) handle knobs and carriage bolts 

on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle 

as sem bly forward and allow it to rest on mower 

(Figure 27).

3.  Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or 

handle brackets for safe keeping.

NOTE:

 When setting up your handle from the storage 

position, the lower han dle will require manually locking 

into the mowing position.

IMPORTANT:

  WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE 

OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS 

SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES.

1. Operator presence control bar
2. Upper handle
3. Handle knob
4. Lower handle

Figure 26

1. Knob
2. Bolt
3. Handle bracket

Figure 27

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MOWING 

PO SI TION

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FOLD

FORWARD

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STORAGE

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