Husqvarna 136, 141 Instruction Manual page 8

To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated.
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.
Use only 15"---18" of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
Starter rope handle
Right foot through rear handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind
slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE:
Do not cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel):
NOTE:
In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent.
S Pull starter rope quickly with your right
hand a maximum of 10 times.
NOTE:
If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
S Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-
ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
ON/STOP SWITCH
Make sure the
Left hand
on front
handle
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CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
FULL OFF
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full ex-
tent; then, push the lever back in completely
(to the OFF CHOKE position). This will set
the fast idle lock to the start position.
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
S Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not started
after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel
by following the warm engine starting proce-
dure listed above.
switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require many pulls depending on
how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING:
worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake is triggered. With a broken brake band,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-
rized service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 1/32" thick. Repairs on a chain brake
should be made by an authorized service
dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur-
chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,
or to the nearest authorized master service
dealer.
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
S The inertia--activated
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
S If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Ensure the ON/STOP
If the brake band is
chain brake is
Engaged