Husqvarna 146 S England, Adjustment of Cutting Height starts at, Safety Precautions starts at

ENGLAND

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DESCRIPTION (starts at page 31)

1	Upper handles	7	Deck	13	Throttle lever
2	Lower handles	8	Adjusting levers for cutting height	14	Engine stop lever
3	Fastening knobs for upper handles	9	Spark plug	15	Reduction gear
4	Grass catcher	10	Fuel cap	16	Console
5	Oil filler cap	11	Engine start-grip	17	Ignition key
6	Oil drain plug	12	Rear deflector	18	Clutch lever

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ASSEMBLY OF GRASS CATCHER (starts at page 31)

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ASSEMBLY REAR DEFLECTOR (starts at page 31)

Assemble the spring into the rear deflector as shown in figure D1, insert the rod through the holes on the rear deflector and spring as shown in figure D2.

Locate the rod into the mounting bracket as shown in figure D3, push down the sprint as shown in figure D4 to locate it into the slot which tensions the rear deflector.

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ASSEMBLY (starts at page 32)

ASSEMBLY (starts at page 33)

ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT (starts at page 34)

Manual lawn mower

Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms, if applicble.. Assemble the handle fit the levers with the pins and clips provided, assemble the wheels as shown and throttle if supplied.

Self-Propelled/ Electric Start Lawnmower.

Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms, if applicble. Assemble the handle fit the levers with the pins and clips provided, assemble the wheels as shown and throttle if supplied.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (starts at page 34)

lAlways operate with the deflector or grasscatcher in the correct position.

lAlways stop the engine before removing the grasscatcher or adjusting the height of cut.

lNever place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear grass discharge chute while the engine is running.

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Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may have been missed.

Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine or during normal operation.

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Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.

OPERATION (starts at page 35)

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

Refer to the engine manufacturer's maintenance manual.

CAUTION:- 0.6l Oil must be added to the engine before use.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Once the machine has been set up properly, start the engine as follows:

a)Engines with choke system:

when the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (13) on START b)Operate the engine stop lever (14) to prepare the engine for start, keep lever pressed against handle while starting and using the machine - it operates the engine brake.

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c)Engines with primer system:

Press the fuel-enrichment pump (Picture 'K' item 31) located on the carburettor 3 or 4 times position the accelerator lever (13) on MAX.

For further information and explanations, read carefully the user instruction manual of the engine.

d) Start engine.

MANUAL STARTING: (While holding the engine stop lever (14)).

lHold the engine start-grip (11) and pull the starter rope gently until you feel the resistance caused by compression. Return the starter rope slowly then pull the handle firmly towards you to its full extent.

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ELECTRICAL STARTING:

lInsert the plug (G) in the socket (H) on the engine. While holding the engine stop lever (14).Turn the ignition key (17). CAUTION: The blade starts turning as soon as the engine is started.

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Keep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine operation. When the lever is released, the engine stops.

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MOWING

To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually

Keep the engine stop lever (14) depressed during machine operation. When the lever is		gear.
released, the engine stops.		How to insert automatic advance: Lift up the clutch handle (18) and keep it pressed in
MOWING
		position.
	To cut the grass, push the lawn mower manually or insert the automatic advance
		CAUTION: Engage the gear only when the engine is running.
P	(starts at page 36)	How to disengage advance: Release the clutch handle.
	Important: If, when you press the clutch lever, the automatic advance gear does not engage, the clutch cable should be adjusted by inserting the spring (P) in one of the
	subsequent holes in the plate (R) (or in the hole "S" .

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