Husqvarna DRT900E Operator's Manual page 10

ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a
minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent spills and to
allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline
is ac ci den tal ly spilled, move machine
away from area of spill. Avoid creating
any source of ignition until gasoline
vapors have disappeared.
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not
store, spill or use gasoline near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW
32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GAS O LINE TO
HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o-
hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma-
tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before stor age of
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea-
son. See Storage In struc tions for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 14)
CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in
"DISENGAGED" position when start-
ing en gine.
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run
out of fuel, it will take longer to start the engine.
ELECTRIC STARTER
• Make sure spark plug wire is prop er ly connected.
• Move shift lever indicator to "N" (neutral) position.
• Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
• Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to open position.
• Move choke control to choke position.
• Connect a three-wire extension cord to the engine first.
• Plug the other end of the extension cord into a three-
hole grounded 110 Volt A.C. receptacle.
• Stand to side of tiller and push starter button until
engine starts.
• If engine fires but does not start, move choke control
to half choke position.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than five
continuous seconds between each time you try to start.
Wait 1 minute between each attempt.
OPERATION
• When engine starts, release the starter button and
slowly move choke control to "RUN" position as engine
warms up.
• Disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle
first, then from the engine.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking to start.
• Move throttle control to desired running position.
• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging tines.
SPARK
PLUG
CHOKE
CONTROL
RECOIL STARTER
HANDLE
RECOIL STARTER
• Make sure spark plug wire is prop er ly connected.
• Move shift lever indicator to "N" (neutral) position.
• Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
• Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to open position.
• Move choke control to choke position.
• Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp
tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of com pres sion cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point).
• Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter
handle snap back against starter.
• If engine fires but does not start, move choke control
to half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until
engine starts.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking to start.
• Move throttle control to desired running position.
• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging tines.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold tem per a tures
(below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be
adjusted for best engine performance. If you think the fuel
mixture needs adjusting, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department, which has the proper equip-
ment and experience to make any nec es sary adjustments.
NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points.
TILLING HINTS (See Fig. 15)
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Fig. 14
CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to
handling your tiller, start actual field use
with throttle in slow position (mid-way
between "FAST" and "IDLE").
FUEL SHUT-
OFF VALVE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
STARTER
BUTTON
POWER
CORD
PLUG