Husqvarna R 214 Operator's Manual page 20

8. Tighten the spark plug with the spark plug wrench
until the washer is compressed.
9. Tighten a used spark plug ⅛ of a turn more, and a
new spark plug ¼ turn more.
CAUTION:
tightened correctly can cause damage to
the engine.
10. Replace the ignition cable shoe.
CAUTION:
engine if the spark plug or ignition cable
is removed.
To replace the main fuse
A blown fuse is identified by a burned connector.
1. Open the engine cover. The main fuse is in a holder
in front of the battery.
2. Pull the fuse from the holder.
3. Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of the same
type, flat pin 15 A.
4. Replace the covers.
If the main fuse blows again a short period after you
replace it, there is a short circuit. Repair the short circuit
before you operate the product again. Let an approved
service agent help you.
To charge the battery
• Charge the battery if it is too weak to start the
engine.
• Use a standard battery charger.
CAUTION:
charger or start booster. That will cause
damage to the electrical system of the
product.
• Always disconnect the charger before starting the
engine.
To do an emergency start of the engine
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, you can use
jumper cables to do an emergency start. This product
has a 12 V system with negative ground. The product
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Spark plugs that are not
Do not try to start the
Do not use a boost
that is used for the emergency start must also have a 12
V system with negative ground.
To connect the jumper cables
WARNING:
of explosive gas that comes from the
battery. Do not connect the negative
terminal of the fully charged battery to or
near the negative terminal of the weak
battery.
CAUTION:
your product to start other vehicles.
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the cover for the battery case.
3. Connect one end of the red cable to the POSITIVE
battery terminal (+) on the weak battery (A).
B
A
4. Connect the other end of the red cable to the
POSITIVE battery terminal (+) on the fully charged
battery (B).
WARNING:
ends of the red cable against the
chassis.
5. Connect one end of the black cable to the
NEGATIVE battery terminal (-) on the fully charged
battery (C).
6. Connect the other end of the black cable to a
CHASSIS GROUND (D), away from the fuel tank
and the battery.
7. Replace the covers.
To remove the jumper cables
Note:
Remove the jumper cables in the opposite
sequence to how you connect them.
1. Remove the BLACK cable from the chassis.
Risk of explosion because
Do not use the battery of
C
D
Do not short circuit the
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