Husqvarna 245R Operator's Manual page 27

Stopping
Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.
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.
Starting
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. Reset the choke control as soon as
the engine fires and repeat until the engine starts. When the
engine starts, quickly apply full throttle; the throttle will
automatically disengage from the start setting. 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
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