Starting And Stopping - Husqvarna M 148 SV Operator's Manual

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before
!
starting:
Do not start a lawn mower unless the cutter
and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise
the cutter could come loose and cause
personal injuries.
Always move the machine away from the
refuelling area before starting.
Place the machine on a flat surface. Ensure
the cutting attachment cannot come into
contact with any object.
Keep people and animals well away from the
working area.
Starting
Ensure the ignition lead sits correctly on the spark plug.
Pull the engine brake handle against the upper handlebar
with your left hand.
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 twist the
starter cord around your hand.
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.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Drive
The machines are self-propelling with frontwheel drive. To
use the drive on the wheel pull the clutch lever towards you.
The drive can be gradually controlled.
Stopping
Stop the engine by releasing the engine brake handle.
Emptying the grass collector, R 148 SV
• Lift up the back shield and remove the container.
• Turn the container upside down to empty it of all the grass.
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