Operation – Husqvarna 6522CH User Manual
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FIG. 11
TO START ENGINE
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 firm push. This step is not usually
necessary when starting an engine which has already
run for a few minutes.
2.
Move throttle control lever to FAST position.
3.
Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle
and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope
to snap back.
TO STOP ENGINE
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To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat
priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait
a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat
priming steps.
MOWING TIPS
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Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may
be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overloading the engine and
leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be
necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
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For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by
overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
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For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions,
the engine speed should be set in the fast position.
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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.
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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 THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL.
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The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings
many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be
noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade
quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch
with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will
provide the best recutting action of the blades.
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Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends
to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.
The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.
At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area
will not be exposed to the direct sun.
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For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so
that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the
grass blades (See Fig. 11). If the lawn is overgrown it
will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce
pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine
and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely
heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping
previously cut path and mow slowly.
OPERATION
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Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require
that an area be mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow
across or perpendicular to the first cut path.
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Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow
north to south one week then change to east to west the
next week. This will help prevent matting and graining
of the lawn.