Husqvarna TC138 Manuel D'utilisation page 17

To start a warm engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged.
To engage and disengage the cutting
Refer to
deck on page 19 .
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 18 .
4. Move the throttle control to the fast position.
5. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it
down.
6. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
7. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION:
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
8. If the temperature is low, let the engine become
warm before you start to cut grass.
To start a cold engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged.
To engage and disengage the cutting
Refer to
deck on page 19 .
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 18 .
4. Move the throttle control to the choke position.
5. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it
down.
6. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
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Do not operate the
7. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION:
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
8. When the engine starts, move the throttle control
to the fast position (D) to warm up the engine. If
the temperature is low, some minutes is
necessary for the engine to get warm.
CAUTION:
temperature is less than 40° F (4° C),
you must let the engine operate 1
minute at idle speed before you
operate the product. This is to let the
transmission warm up. Make sure
that the brake pedal is fully released.
To start the engine when the battery is
weak
WARNING:
make explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flames and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it must
be charged.
If the jumper cables are used for emergency starting,
follow the procedures below:
A
B
1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery (B-C).
CAUTION:
short circuit does not occur against
the chassis of the product.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal (D) of a fully charged
battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (A) to
good chassis ground, away from the fuel tank
and battery.
4. Remove the BLACK cable from the chassis when
the weak battery is fully charged.
Do not operate the
If the ambient
Lead-acid batteries can
C
D
Be careful that a
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