Husqvarna TC 242TX Operator's Manual page 17

To start a warm engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged. Refer
To engage and disengage the cutting deck on
to
page 20 .
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or 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. Refer
To engage and disengage the cutting deck on
to
page 20 .
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or mow
position on page 18 .
4. Move the throttle control to the middle throttle
position.
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Do not operate the
5. Pull out the choke control.
6. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it down.
7. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
8. 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.
9. When the engine starts, move the throttle control
to the fast position 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.
10. Push in the choke control.
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.
Do not operate the
If the ambient
Lead-acid batteries can
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