Husqvarna 6522CH manual

6522CH Owner’ s Manual 532177950 01.10.01 BY Printed in U.S.A.[...]

2 Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY RULES I.GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the man[...]

3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the pro[...]

4 WARRANTY ST A TEMENT SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company ( “ Husqvarna ” ) warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “ Warranty Period ” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All tiller tines, trim[...]

5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging; See "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the operation section of this manual ASSEMBL Y MOWING POSITION LIFT UP LIFT UP LOWER HANDLE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE FIG. 1 Read these instructions and this manual in its ent[...]

6 KNO W Y OUR LA WN MO WER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers confo[...]

7 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 wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses available. OPERA TION ENGINE [...]

8 FIG. 7 BEFORE ST ARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 8) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ ENGINE ” in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean. 2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the ful[...]

9 MAX 1/3 FIG. 9 OPERA TION GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL CAP FIG. 8 PRIMER TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. 1. To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start. Use a f[...]

10 GENERAL RECOMMEND A TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Serv[...]

11 CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES LA WN MO WER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. FIG. 10 BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade m[...]

12 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. To change air filter, see engine manual. CUST OMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API se[...]

13 LOWER HANDLE ROTATE FIG. 13 ENGINE 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. THROTTLE CONTROL If it becomes necessa[...]

14 ST ORA GE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LA WN MO WER 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 t[...]

15 TR OUBLESHOO TING POINTS Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is 5. Connect wire to plug. disconnected. 6. Bad sp[...]

16 REP AIR P AR TS R O T AR Y LA WN MO WER MODEL NUMBER 6522CH (6522CHA)[...]

17 REP AIR P AR TS R O T AR Y LA WN MO WER MODEL NUMBER 6522CH (6522CHA) 4 7 532150078 Self-tapping Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 5 0 532177130 Handle Bracket (Right) 5 1 532177131 Handle Bracket (Left) 5 2 532751592 Locknut 3/8-16 5 4 532125078 Washer 5 5 532150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 5 7 532170557 Front Baffle 5 9 532851084 Hex Hea[...]

18 REP AIR P AR TS R O T AR Y LA WN MO WER MODEL NUMBER 6522CH (6522CHA)[...]

19 KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 532146323 Drive Control 2 532751152 Locknut #10-24 3 532158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 4 532150495 S pring Retainer 5 532077400 Hubcap 6 532145212 Nut 8 532088558 Wheel & Tire Assembly 9 812000058 E-ring 1 0 532137054 Pinion 1 1 532088080 D ust Cover 1 2 532087877 [...]

20 REP AIR P AR TS R O T AR Y LA WN MO WER MODEL NUMBER 6522CH (6522CHA) GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 532702511 KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION KE Y PART NO. N O. DESCRIPTION 1 817490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 2 532140269 Engagement Bracket 3 532137053 Shifter 4 532057072 Seal 6 532048373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, and 7) 7 5[...]