Husqvarna PT26 D manual Starting in cold conditions, Starting with a weak battery

Driving

WARNING:

Never run the engine indoors, in enclosed or badly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide and carcinogenic substances.

5. Set the desired engine speed (even idle) using the throttle	Engine speed control in idling mode
control.
Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, for
3-5 minutes before loading it heavily.

Starting in cold conditions

If the engine does not start due to cold conditions, repeat glow plug heating and try starting again.

Start gas or ether must not be used.

Start gas or ether must not be used

Starting with a weak battery

WARNING:

Lead-acid batteries produce explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames and smoking close to batteries. Always wear protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries.

If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.

If jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the procedure below:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your Rider is equipped with a 12-volt system with negative earth. The other vehicle must also have a 12- volt system with negative earth. Do not use your lawn mower battery to start other vehicles.

Connecting jump leads:

•Connect each end of the RED lead to the POSITIVE terminal (+) on each battery, and take care not to short-circuit an end against the chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK lead to the	Jump starting
NEGATIVE terminal (-) on the battery that is fully
charged.

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