User manual HUSQVARNA 6522 CH A

[. . . ] 6522CH Owner’s Manual 532177950 01. 10. 01 BY Printed in U. S. A. 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 • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. [. . . ] TO READ PROPER LEVEL, TIGHTEN ENGINE OIL CAP, THEN REMOVE IT TO READ THE DIPSTICK. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. OPEN DISCHARGE GUARD DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR 8 OPERATION ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 8) NOTE: BEFORE FILLING FUEL TANK, REMOVE AND DISCARD THE DEBRIS PLUG THAT IS INSIDE THE TANK. • • • • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. ENGINE OIL CAP • • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the fast position. For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a counterclockwise direction, starting at the outside of the area to be cut, spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine. To keep clippings off of walkways, flower beds, etc. , make the first cuts in a clockwise direction. Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using. Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE "CLEANING" IN MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • GASOLINE FILLER CAP • PRIMER 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. To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. [. . . ] NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE FOLD BACKWARD MOWING POSITION LOWER HANDLE CYLINDER 1. [. . . ]