Starting The Engine - Husqvarna MZ61 Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck to the transport position by locking
the lift pedal fully forward.
3. Activate the park brake pulling the lever fully upwards.
4. Disengage the mower blades by pressing the blade
switch downwards.
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5. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer)
neutral position.
6. Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit symbol).
7. Open the fuel tank valve.
8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position.
9. When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition
key back to the run position. Slowly push in the choke
control knob, if it was used to start a cold engine.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for
more than 5 seconds each time. If the engine does not
start, wait approximately 10 seconds before retrying.
10. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Allow the engine to
run at a moderate speed, approximately mid throttle, for a
short time before use.
11. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING (no choke).
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