Husqvarna 62522FE - Manuals

Page 2 - Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers; SAFETY RULES; IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

2 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its con- stit u ents, and certa...

Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................... 3 ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 4 OPERATION ...............

Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS; NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start; connector (female) to prevent ac ci den tal; TO RE MOVE LAWN MOW ER FROM CAR TON; HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOW ER; IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT

4 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mow er. IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE.Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those part...

Page 5 - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE – used for starting the; OPERATION; IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

5 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 adjust- ments. Save this manual for future reference. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our...

Page 6 - TO CONVERT MOWER; HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED

6 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 6)• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install the grass catcher or optional clip- ping deflector. • To con...

Page 7 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

7 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL (See Fig. 9) Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is lev...

Page 8 - TO STOP ENGINE

8 MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such at- tachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to ke...

Page 9 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; BEFORE EACH USE

9 Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air...

Page 10 - LAWN MOWER; TIRES; NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade; GEAR CASE

10 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheel...

Page 11 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; CLEANING; CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

11 TO CLEAN AIR FILTER1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move.2. Carefully remove cartridge.3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace car tridge. CAUTION: Pe tro leum solvents, such as ker o sene, are not to be used to clean car tridge. They may cause de te ri o ra tion ...

Page 12 - TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper

12 DEBRIS SHIELD BELT BELT RETAINER FIG. 14 ENGINE PULLEY LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that object...

Page 14 - FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower; STORAGE

14 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION ...

Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

15 Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 5....