Husqvarna 130 Operator's Manual page 17

To fill the fuel tank
1. Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct and that
the fuel mixture is in a fuel container with an antispill
valve.
2. If fuel is on the container, remove the unwanted fuel
and let the container dry.
3. Make sure that the area near the fuel tank cap is
clean.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap. (Fig. 46 )
5. Shake the fuel container before you add the fuel
mixture to the fuel tank.
6. Put back the fuel tank cap.
To lubricate the saw chain
The product has an automatic lubrication system. Make
sure to only use the correct chain oil and obey the
instructions.
1. Use vegetable-based saw chain oil or a standard
chain oil.
2. Make sure that the area near the cap of the saw
chain oil tank is clean.
3. Remove the cap of the saw chain oil tank.
4. Fill the saw chain oil tank with the recommended
saw chain oil.
5. Put back the cap of the saw chain oil tank.
Before you start the engine
• Examine the product for missing, damaged, loose or
worn parts.
• Examine the nuts, screws and bolts.
• Examine the air filter.
• Examine the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle
control for correct operation.
• Examine the stop switch for correct operation.
• Examine the product for fuel leaks.
• Examine the saw chain sharpness and tension.
To start a cold engine
1. Move the front hand guard forward to activate the
chain brake. (Fig. 47 )
2. Pull the choke control out and up.
3. Push the primer bulb 6 times. (Fig. 48 )
4. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not step on the product. Pull the starter
rope handle slowly until you feel some resistance.
Then pull the starter rope handle with force. (Fig.
49 )
Note: Do not pull the throttle trigger while you start
the engine.
5. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine starts or tries to start (max. 3 pulls). If the
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engine starts or tries to start, push the choke control
down. (Fig. 50 )
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope
until it stops. Do not let go of the starter
rope when it is fully extended. Release
the starter rope slowly. Failure to obey
these instructions can cause damage to
the engine.
6. Continue to pull until the engine starts. Wait 60
seconds after a start before you pull the throttle
trigger.
7. Pull the front hand guard back towards the front
handle to disengage the chain brake.
8. Hold the rear handle with your right hand and the
front handle with your left hand.
9. Use the product.
To start a warm engine
1. Move the front hand guard forward to activate the
chain brake. (Fig. 51 )
2. Pull the choke control out and up.
3. Push the primer bulb 6 times. (Fig. 52 )
4. Push the choke control down. (Fig. 53 )
5. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not step on the product. Pull the starter
rope handle slowly until you feel some resistance.
Then pull the starter rope handle with force. (Fig.
54 )
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope
until it has stopped. Do not let go of the
starter rope when it is fully extended.
Release the starter rope slowly. Obey
these instructions to prevent damage to
the engine.
Note: Do not pull the throttle trigger while you start
the engine.
6. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine starts or tries to start (max. 3 pulls). Wait 60
seconds after a start before you pull the throttle
trigger.
7. Pull the front hand guard rearward in the direction of
the front handle to disengage the chain brake.
8. Hold the rear handle with your right hand and the
front handle with your left hand.
9. Use the product.
To start the engine when the fuel is
too hot
If the product does not start, the fuel can be too hot.
Note: Always use new fuel and decrease the operation
time during warm weather.
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