SAFETY RULES 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: •...
Look for this symbol to point out important WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and safety precautions. means related accessories contain lead and CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to SAFETY IS INVOLVED. the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Husqvarna dealer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days (4) Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party that gives a warranty, all claims for from date of the operational problem or failure.
ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. (See Fig. 2) IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER 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. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
OPERATION TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 6) TO CONVERT MOWER 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 10) 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 the Maintenance section of this manual. 1.
OPERATION TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE “CLEANING”...
MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER BLADE ADAPTER CRANKSHAFT Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- KEYWAY nance. BLADE TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- LOCK cals which can harm rubber. WASHER • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE AIR FILTER LUBRICATION Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Ser- classification SF - SJ.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT”...
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end OPERATOR PRESENCE of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or CONTROL BAR more. FOLD FORWARD UPPER HANDLE LAWN MOWER STORAGE When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
STORAGE • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower protection from dust and dirt. with gasoline in the tank inside a build- • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does ing where fumes may reach an open not retain moisture.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 6522CH (6522CHC) GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - PART NUMBER 532 70 25-11 PART DESCRIPTION 817 49 04-16 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 532 14 02-69 Engagement Bracket 532 13 70-53 Shifter 532 05 70-72...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 6522CH (6522CHC) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 17 65-80 Control Bar 532 14 66-30 Spacer 532 16 71-63 Upper Handle 532 15 00-78 Self-tapping Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 532 06 36-01 Locknut 532 17 71-30...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 6522CH (6522CHC) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 14 63-23 Drive Control 532 07 51-92 Spring 532 75 11-52 Locknut #10-24 532 06 77-25 Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 532 15 87-55 Pan Head Machine Screw...