Husqvarna 250 R Operator's Manual page 25

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
Reset the choke control as soon as the engine fires and
repeat until the engine starts. The throttle will automatically
disengage from the start setting when you apply more
throttle.
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
Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.
STARTING AND STOPPING
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