Starting And Stopping; Check Before Starting - Husqvarna 223LX Operator's Manual

Check before starting

WARNING! When the engine is started with
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the choke in either the choke or start throttle
positions the cutting attachment will start to
rotate immediately.
• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the
cutting equipment.
• Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting
attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of
the machine on the ground using your left hand
(CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter
handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord.
For safety reasons follow these recommendations!
• Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue
or due to being tightened too much. Discard the support
flange if it is cracked.
• Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force. The
nut lock should have a locking force of at least 1.5 Nm.
The tightening torque of the locking nut should be 35-50
Nm.
• Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not
damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or
trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are
cracked.
• Never use the machine without a guard nor with a
defective guard.
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STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting and stopping
WARNING! The complete clutch cover and
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shaft must be fitted before the machine is
started, otherwise the clutch can come loose
and cause personal injury.
Always move the machine away from the
refueling area and source before starting.
Place the machine on a flat surface. Ensure
the cutting attachment cannot come into
contact with any object.
Make sure no unauthorised persons are in
the working area, otherwise there is a risk of
serious personal injury. The safety distance
is 15 meters (50 ft.).
Starting
Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins
to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled.
Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position.
Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left
hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). 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 wrap the starter cord around
your hand
Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the
engine starts, return choke control to run position and apply
full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage from the
start setting.
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