Driving; Before Starting; Start The Engine; Starting The Engine With A Weak Battery - Husqvarna Rider 318 Operator's Manual

Before starting

• Read the safety instructions and information concerning
the placement of controls and functions before starting.
• Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in
the Maintenance schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver's
seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves,
grass or dirt. Impaired cooling of the engine.
Risk of major engine damage.

Start the engine

1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. Rider 320
AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for
the rear axle.
2 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to
locked position (transport position) and apply the parking
brake.
3 The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not
pressed down.
Starting a cold engine
4 Move the throttle to position 3 (choke position). In this
position the engine is fed with a richer mixture, which
means the engine is easier to start.
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Starting a warm engine
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Driving

Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2.
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5 Turn the ignition key to the start position.
6 When the engine starts release the ignition key
immediately back to neutral position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds
before trying again.
7 Push the throttle control to full throttle position. Let the
engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3-5
minutes before subjecting it to heavy load.
8 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.
WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in
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enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The
exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon
monoxide.
Starting the engine with a weak
battery
WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce
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explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames
and smoking close to batteries. Always wear
protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries.
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged.
When jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the
procedure below:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your Rider is equipped with a
12-volt system with negative earth. The other vehicle must
also have a 12-volt system with negative earth. Do not use
your Rider battery to start other vehicles.
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