Operation - Husqvarna LB 553S e Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING: Do not operate the product
when the handle is in storage position.
To assemble the handle (LB 553S)
1. Push the engine brake handle in the direction of the
handlebar. (Fig. 19)
Introduction
WARNING: Before you operate the product,
you must read and understand the safety
chapter.
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Husqvarna Connect is a free app for your mobile device.
The Husqvarna Connect app gives extended functions
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• Extended product information.
• Information about, and help with, product parts and
servicing.
To start to use Husqvarna Connect
1. Download the Husqvarna Connect app on your
mobile device.
2. Register in the Husqvarna Connect app.
3. Do the instruction steps in the Husqvarna Connect
app to connect and register the product.
Before you operate the product
1. Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
that you understand the instructions.
2. Examine the cutting equipment to make sure that it
is correctly attached and adjusted. See
the cutting equipment on page 13 .
3. Fill the fuel tank. See
4. Fill the oil tank and do a check of the oil level. See
To do a check of the oil level on page 13 .
To fill fuel
If available, use low-emission/alkylate gasoline. If low-
emission/alkylate gasoline is not available, use good
quality unleaded gasoline or leaded gasoline with octane
number not less than 90.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an
octane number less than 90 RON (87 AKI).
This can cause damage to the product.
1. Open the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
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To examine
To fill fuel on page 11 .
2. Fold the upper handle up until it aligns with the lower
handle. (Fig. 20)
3. Tighten the knobs fully. (Fig. 21)

Operation

2. Fill slowly with a fuel can. If you spill fuel, remove it
with a cloth and let remaining fuel dry off.
3. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank before a start.
To set the cutting height
The cutting height can be adjusted in 5 levels.
1. Move the cutting height lever rearward to increase
the cutting height.
2. Move the cutting height lever forward to decrease
the cutting height. (Fig. 22)
CAUTION: Do not set the cutting height too
low. The blades can hit the ground if the
surface of the lawn is not level.
To start the product
1. Make sure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
2. Open the fuel valve. (Fig. 23)
3. Stay behind the product.
4. Hold the engine brake handle against the handlebar.
(Fig. 24)
5. Hold the starter rope handle with your right hand.
6. Slowly pull out the starter rope until you feel some
resistance.
7. Pull with force to start the engine.
WARNING: Do not twist the starter rope
around your hand.
CAUTION: Do not extend the starter rope
fully. Do not release the starter rope handle
when the starter rope is extended.
To use the drive on the wheels
• For LB 553S e: Push the drive lever down. (Fig. 25)
• For LB 553S: Pull the drive lever up. (Fig. 26)
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