Husqvarna 226HS75S Operator's Manual page 15

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STARTING ENGINE
WARNING
The cutting head will start moving upon the engine
starts.
1. Feed fuel into the fuel tank and tighten the cap securely.
2. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head
off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will
start moving upon starting of the engine.
3. Push the primer pump several times until overflown fuel
flows out in the clear tube.
(1)
4. When the engine is cool, move the choke lever to the
closed position.
(1)
(3) (2)
5. Set the ignition switch to the "RUN" position. Release the
throttle lever and make sure it is fully back.
(3) (2)
(1)
(4)
6. While holding the unit firmly, pull out the starter rope
quickly until engine fires.
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Operation
(1) Primer pump
(1) Choke lever
(2) Close
(3) Open
(1) Ignition switch
(2) RUN
(3) STOP
(4) Throttle lever
IMPORTANT
• Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by
releasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter
failures.
7. Move the choke lever to the open position. And pull out
the starter rope quickly to restart engine.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for a several minutes before
starting operation.
NOTE
1. When restarting the engine immediately after stopping
it, leave the choke open.
2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due to
excess fuel. When the engine failed to start after several
attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or
remove the spark plug and dry it.
STOPPING ENGINE
1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half
minute.
2. Shift the ignition switch to the "STOP" position.
(3) (2)
(1)
(4)
IMPORTANT
Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine
while pulling the throttle lever.
NOTE
If the engine won't stop when setting the ignition switch
to the stop position, close the choke lever and stop the
engine.
In this case, please repair the machine at your nearest
servicing dealer.
RUNNING IN THE ENGINE
During the first 20 working hours, do not use the hedge-
trimmer at maximum power for long periods.
(1) Ignition switch
(2) RUN
(3) STOP
(4) Throttle lever