Husqvarna 125B, 125BX-Series, 125BVX-Series manual Starting and Stopping, Starting and stopping

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Min. 10 ft.

(3 m)

SClean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause

operating problems.

SEnsure that the fuel is well mixed by shak- ing the container before filling the tank.

Starting and stopping

WARNING: Never start the blower if the inlet cover is not closed, is damaged or cannot be closed (except if the vacuum tube is fitted).

Cold engine

Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The primer bulb need not be completely filled.

Choke: Move the blue engine choke lever over to the FULL CHOKE (closed) position.

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Starting: Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!).

Firmly grip the starter rope handle with your right hand. DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger. Slowly pull out the cord until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip); then quickly and powerfully pull the cord.

WARNING: Never wrap the starter cord around your hand.

Pull starter handle until engine attempts to run, but no more than 3 pulls. Move choke to ½ position and pull the cord until the en- gine starts and runs. Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 10 seconds; then, move the choke to the OFF CHOKE (opened) position.

NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine choke lever to the closed position and repeat starting steps.

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.

Warm engine

With a warm engine, squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Move choke to ½ position. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs. Move the choke to the OFF CHOKE (opened) position.

Stopping

To stop the engine, push and release the engine STOP switch (S).

S

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Contents EN FR ES Contents KEY to Symbols Safety Instructions Other safety measures Carburetor adjustment screws DescriptionBlower Cutters 125B X-SERIES Operator’s manualAccessories 125BX-SERIESand 125BVX-SERIES Stop switch Fan housingOther equipment Throttle triggerGround wire Inlet coverCutters Blower tube and nozzleAdjusting the carburetor Adjustment screw for idlingChoke Fuel Handling Fuel mixtureFueling Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineUsing the Blower To blow away debris on the groundFitting the blower tube and nozzle on the blower BlowingTo vacuum debris from the ground 125BX-SERIESand Standard nozzleHigh-velocity nozzle Fitting the collection bag with the various vacuum tubesBefore vacuuming, put on the required safety equipment VacuumingMaintenance Maintenance SafetyCarburetor Cleaning the air filter Loss of engine powerElevated content of harmful exhaust fumes Cooling systemMaintenance schedule Daily maintenanceWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataDeclaration of Conformity