Husqvarna LE389 manual How To Start The Engine, Engine Controls, Clutch / Blade Depth Lever

Operation

How To Start The Engine

WARNING

Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.

•Start and run engine outdoors.

•Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.

WARNING

Rotating parts and belts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.

Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

•Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

•Before starting the engine, raise the blade so that it will not contact the ground.

CAUTION

This engine was shipped from the factory without oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.

1Before starting the engine, pull the clutch /depth control lever (A) all the way back to raise and disengage the blade. See Figure 11.

A

2Move the throttle control lever (B), if equipped, to

the FAST position (see Figure 12).

3Move the choke control lever (C) to the CHOKE position (see Figure 12).

B

C

Figure 12: Engine Controls

Figure 11: Clutch / Blade Depth Lever

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