Husqvarna 140R - Manual (Page 3)

Before starting, make sure that the angle drive is lubricated
sufficiently. You can check this through the hole after having re­
moved the oil plug on the left side of the gear housing. The gear
housing should be filled up with grease, for example ESSO Fib rax
EP 370.
Usually, the lubricant in the gear housing does not have to be
changed except for repairs.
Put the clearing saw down on the ground and make sure that the
blade does not come close to twigs or branches when starting the
engine.
A. Cold engine
1. Turn the throttle control from the stop position (pos. 1) to the
left into idling position (pos. 2).
2. Close the choke control C.
3. Move the starting throttle ratchet upwards.
4. Press the saw body against the ground and slowly pull out the
cord until the starter pawls gear.
Then pull the cord sharply but do not pull it out completely.
NOTE!
Do not release the starter handle from its pulled out position in
order to avoid damages on starter unit and covers.
Normally the engine will start after approx, four starting attempts.
If not, open the choke control before making a new starting
attempt.
5. As soon the engine ignites or starts, the choke control shall be
opened, i.e. pressed down.
POS. 3
6. Turn the throttle control in direction full throttle (position 3) i.e.
to the left. The starting throttle ratchet will be disengaged
automatically.
NOTE!
Do not try to disengage the starting throttle ratchet violently by
hand.
B. Warm engine
Operate as said under cold engine, however the choke control
shall be open.
One of the most common causes of starting difficulties is that too
many starting attempts have been made with a closed choke
control. This is easy to check by removing the spark plug and
examining it. If moist, it should be dried carefully. Before fitting the
spark plug again, the cylinder should be “ventilated” by letting the
engine rotate by means of the starter unit. Here the throttle
control shall be in stop position (position 1).
BEFORE STARTING, MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS
NO ONE NEAR THE SAW OR WITHIN ITS WORKING
AREA. SWEDISH LABOUR SAFETY BOARD
RECOMMENDS A SAFETY DISTANCE OF FIVE
METRES.