Driving; Before Starting; Start The Engine - Husqvarna Rider 316T Operator's Manual

Before starting

• Read the safety instructions and information concerning
the placement of controls and functions before starting.
• Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in
the Maintenance schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver's
seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves,
grass or dirt. Impaired cooling of the engine.
Risk of major engine damage.

Start the engine

1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. Rider
316T AWD, 316TXs AWD and Rider 316Ts AWD have
one control for the front axle and one control for the rear
axle.
2 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to
locked position (transport position) and apply the parking
brake. The engine can not be started if the parking brake
is not pressed down.
3 Move the throttle control to the middle position.

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4 If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its
end position.
5 Turn the ignition key to the start position.
6 When the engine starts release the ignition key
immediately back to neutral position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds
before trying again.
7 Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine
has started.
8 Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3-
5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load.
9 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.
WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in
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enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The
exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon
monoxide.
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