Husqvarna 97046740100 Operator's Manual page 18

OPERATION
If the temperature is below 32
throttle lever up to the cold weather (snowflake)
starting position.
When the engine has started, move the throttle
lever back to full throttle detent and let the
engine to warm up for a short period before
operating the unit. Failure to move the throttle
from the cold weather starting position will
result in unsatisfactory engine performance,
smoke and spark plug fouling.
6. Push in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not
operate the starter for more than five seconds
each time. If the engine does not start, wait
approximately ten seconds before retrying.
7. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
8. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Let
the engine operate at a moderate speed,
approximately mid throttle, for a short time
before use.
9. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING.
Running
1. Release the park brake by pulling the steering
/ park brake controls inwards to the neutral
position at the same time.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an
operator presence system. If the operator
tries to leave the seat with the engine running,
without first setting the park brake, the engine
will shut off.
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2. Lower the mower deck to the desired cutting
O F, move the
3. Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit
4. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade
5. Pull control levers inward and slowly move
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle to the minimum position
2. Move the steering controls at the same time
3. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the
4. Raise the mower deck to the highest position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the stop position.
height.
symbol).
switch up.
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
near mower when engaging blade switch.
Make sure the work area is free from objects
that could be thrown by the rotating blades.
both control levers slightly forward to move
forward in a straight line.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
and leaving the machine, both steering / park
brake controls must be moved out to the locked
position at the same time.
(tortoise symbol).
out to the park brake position.
blade switch down.
If the engine has been worked hard, let it idle
at least 60 seconds to attain a usual operating
temperature before stopping. To prevent
fouling the spark plugs, avoid idling the engine
for longer periods.
Remove key. Always remove key when
leaving the mower to prevent unauthorized
use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the
ignition switch in a position than OFF will cause
the battery to be discharged.
When stopping