Operation - Husqvarna LB 246PI Operator's Manual

4. Attach the 2 stops that lock the stay and the handle.
Press them fully in position.(Fig. 24 )
Note: There are two stops, one identified with an H
and one with a V. Put the stop with an H on the right
side and the stop with a V on the left side.
Introduction
WARNING: Before you operate the product,
you must read and understand the safety
chapter.
Before you operate the product
1. Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
that you understand the instructions.
2. Examine the cutting equipment to make sure that it
is correctly attached and adjusted. See
the cutting equipment on page 11 .
3. Fill the fuel tank. See
4. Fill the oil tank and do a check of the oil level. See
To do a check of the oil level on page 11 .
To fill fuel
If available, use low-emission/alkylate gasoline. If low-
emission/alkylate gasoline is not available, use good
quality unleaded gasoline or leaded gasoline with octane
number not less than 90.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an
octane number less than 90 RON (87 AKI).
This can cause damage to the product.
1. Open the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
2. Fill slowly with a fuel can. If you spill fuel, remove it
with a cloth and let remaining fuel dry off.
3. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank before a start.
To set the cutting height
• Press the shaft out and move it to the correct
position for each of the 4 wheels.(Fig. 25 )
CAUTION: Do not set the cutting height too
low. The blades can hit the ground if the
surface of the lawn is not level.
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To examine
To fill fuel on page 9 .

Operation

To start the product
• The very first time you start the product, press the
primer bulb 5 times. The next time you start the
product when the engine is cold, press the primer
bulb 3 times.
• Make sure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
Manual start (LB 146P)
1. Stay behind the product.
2. Hold the engine brake handle against the handlebar.
(Fig. 26 )
3. Hold the starter rope handle with your right hand.
4. Slowly pull out the starter rope until you feel some
resistance.
5. Pull with force to start the engine.
WARNING: Do not twist the starter rope
around your hand.
Electrical start (LB 246PI)
1. Make sure that the battery is activated and charged.
To start the battery on page 11 .
See
2. Attach the battery to the engine.(Fig. 27 )
3. Push the start inhibitor out to the right (A).
4. Pull the start bar (B) against the handlebar to start
the starter motor. The starter motor stops when the
engine starts.(Fig. 28 )
To stop the product
• To stop the engine, release the engine brake handle.
To remove the battery
To prevent accidental start of the engine, remove the
battery on model LB 246PI when the product is not in
operation.
1. Press the lock buttons (A) and pull the battery out.
(Fig. 29 )
To get a good result
• Always use a sharp blade. A blunt blade gives an
irregular result and the cut surface of the grass
becomes yellow. A sharp blade also uses less
energy than a blunt blade.
CAUTION: Do not operate the product if
the 2 stops are not attached.
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