Starting The Engine - Husqvarna Z 246i Operator's Manual

OPERATION
3. Using the lower buttons, enter a desired
code of numbers from one to five digits and
then press the S/S button. The indicator will
blink green to signal the passcode has been
accepted.
4. If the S/S button blinks red, the passcode
reset has not been accepted. Wait for the S/S
button to return to blinking blue and retry the
programming, starting at Step 1.
WARNING! The engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, which is a odorless,
colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the
machine in enclosed spaces.

Starting the Engine

1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck to the highest position.
3. Disengage the mower blades by pressing the
blade switch downwards.
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4. Move the steering / park brake controls firmly
out to the locked position.
5. Move the throttle lever to the middle throttle
position.
NOTE: There is a detent at the full throttle
position to aid in setting the control.
If the temperature is below 0
throttle lever up to the cold weather (snowflake)
starting position.
When the engine has started, move the throttle
lever back to full throttle detent and allow the
engine to warm up for a short period before
operating the unit. Failure to move the throttle
from the cold weather starting position will
result in poor engine performance, smoke and
spark plug fouling.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Under normal
starting conditions, use a press and release
method for the ignition start/stop switch. Do not
press and hold.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Either of two
actions will wake up the ignition switch—either
the operator sitting on the seat or pressing the
S/S button.
6. Press and release the S/S button to activate
the ignition switch. Check that the indicator is
blinking blue.
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