Husqvarna 224L, Operator'S Manual

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STARTING AND STOPPING
16 – English 1155650-49 Rev. 3 2013-03-18
Warm engine
Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position.
Choke: Put the choke in working position.
Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel
begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely
filled.
Starting
Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your
left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter
handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until
you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now
quickly and powerfully pull the cord.
Never wrap the
starter cord around your hand
Reset the choke when the engine fires, repeat pulling the
cord until the engine starts.
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and
do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully
extended. This can damage the machine.
Stopping
Stop the engine by switching off the ignition with the stop
button.
!
WARNING! When the engine is started
with the choke in either the choke or
start throttle positions the cutting
attachment will start to rotate
immediately.
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