Husqvarna 26 R - Manual (Page 19)

^ Starting instructions
Before starting the engine:
• Fuel engine. Move 10 feet away from fueling site.
» Rest engine on ground, supporting blade off ground away from trees, bushes,
onlookers, etc.
For a Gold Engine:
a. Move Ignition Switch to "on”,
b Make Choke to "full” position (A).
c. Grasp Foam Grip and squeeze Throttle Trigger fully. Keep Throttle Trigger
fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly (through step "g”).
d. Pull Starter Rope until engine pops or attempts to run, but no more than 8
pulls at full choke to avoid flooding the engine. The engine "pop” or "attempts
to run” may be hard to hear. The operator must listen carefully. After 8 pulls,
proceed to step ”e” even if engine has not attempted to run.
e. Move Choke to "half” position (C)
f. Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
Note: If engine has not started after 5 pulls, repeat steps ”a” through ”e”.
g. Allow engine to run 5 seconds, then push Choke to "off” position (B). Keep
Trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly.
Note: If engine dies with Choke at "off” position, repeat steps ”e” through ”g”.
Warning
Avoid any bodily contact with the muffler when starting a warm engine. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
For A Warm Engine:
' Move Ignition Switch to "on".
• Move Choke to "half position.
• Grasp Foam Grip and squeeze Throttle Trigger fully. Keep Throttle Trigger
fully squeezed until engine runs.
• Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
• Move Choke to "off” position. Keep Trigger fully squeezed until engine runs
smoothly.
Note: If engine does not run after 5 pulls, it is probably flooded'. Wait a few
minutes and repeat procedure with Choke at "off position.
For A Warm Engine (After Running Out of Fuel)
° Refuel engine. Move 10 feet away from fueling site.
• Move Choke to "On” position.
» Grip rear handle keep Throttle Trigger fully squeezed until engine runs.
° Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine pops or attempts to run, but no more
than 5 pulls,
• Move Choke to "off” position.
" Pull Starter Rope until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. Keep Trigger
fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly.
Note: If engine has not started, pull Starter Rope 5 more pulls. If engine still
does not run, it is probably flooded. Wait a few minutes and repeat procedure
with Choke at "off position.
Stop
To stop the engine, move the stop switch to position "stop”.