Husqvarna R 148 S manual England, Mulching CAP Insertion starts at

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DESCRIPTION (starts at page 35)

1	Upper handles	7	Deck	14	Engine stop lever
2	Lower handles	8	Adjusting levers for cutting height	15	Reduction gear
3	Fastening knobs for upper handles	9	Spark plug	16	Console
4	Grass catcher	10	Fuel cap	17	Ignition key
5	Oil filler cap	11	Engine start-grip	18	Clutch lever
6	Oil drain plug	12	Rear deflector	19	Fuel-enrichment pump
		13	Throttle lever

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ASSEMBLY OF GRASS CATCHER (starts at page 35)

ASSEMBLY REAR DEFLECTOR (starts at page 35)

ASSEMBLY (starts at page 36)	Self-Propelled/ Electric Start Lawnmower.
	Remove the bail arms, attach cables as shown and re-fit the bail arms.

MULCHING CAP INSERTION (starts at page 37)

To cut the grass with the mulching system (no grass collection), lift the rear deflector panel and insert the cap by fixing it with the spring as shown in the figure.

ADJUSTMENT OF CUTTING HEIGHT (starts at page 37)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (starts at page 37)

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 37)

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.

c)Engines with primer system:

Press the fuel-enrichment pump (19) 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.

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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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