Heated Handles - Husqvarna 345FR Operator's Manual

Start throttle: (345 FR, 545 RX, 545 RXT)
Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the
throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, then pressing the
start throttle button (A). Then release the throttle lockout
and the throttle trigger, followed by the start throttle
button. The throttle function is now activated. To return the
engine to idle, press the throttle lockout and throttle
trigger again.
Decompression valve
If the machine is fitted with a decompression valve (A):
Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and
make starting easier. You should always use the
decompression valve when starting the machine. Once
the machine has started the valve will automatically return
to its original setting.
Starting
WARNING! When the engine is started
!
with the choke in either the choke or
start throttle positions the cutting
attachment will start to rotate
immediately.
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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STARTING AND STOPPING
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.
Stopping
345 FR, 545 RX, 545 RXT
Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.
545 FX, 545 FXT

Heated handles

(545 FXT)
Models equipped with heating elements in the handles
have an on/off switch on the throttle handle to control the
heat. Both the left and right handles have heating
elements that automatically maintain a temperature of
roughly 70° when the heat is turned on.