Husqvarna M148 SV, R148 SV manual Starting And Stopping, Starting and stopping, Drive

STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before

!starting:

Do not start a lawn mower unless the cutter and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the cutter could come loose and cause personal injuries.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.

Place the machine on a flat surface. Ensure the cutting attachment cannot come into contact with any object.

Keep people and animals well away from the working area.

Starting

Ensure the ignition lead sits correctly on the spark plug.

Pull the engine brake handle against the upper handlebar with your left hand.

Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never twist the starter cord around your hand.

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.

Drive

The machines are self-propelling with frontwheel drive. To use the drive on the wheel pull the clutch lever towards you.

The drive can be gradually controlled.

Stopping

Stop the engine by releasing the engine brake handle.

Emptying the grass collector, R 148 SV

•Lift up the back shield and remove the container.

•Turn the container upside down to empty it of all the grass.

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