Starting And Stopping; Before Starting - Husqvarna K650 Cut-n-Break Operator's Manual

Before starting

WARNING! Note the following before
!
starting:
Do not start the power cutter without the
clutch cover fitted. Otherwise the clutch
could come loose and cause personal
injuries.
Always move the machine away from the
refuelling area before starting.
Ensure that you and the machine have a
good working stance and that the blades can
rotate freely.
Keep people and animals well away from the
working area.
Water connector
Connect the water hose to the water supply. The water flow is
regulated using the water tap.
Starting a cold engine
Decompression valve: Press in the valve to reduce the
pressure in the cylinder, this is to assist starting the power
cutter. The decompression valve (A) should always be used
when starting. The valve automatically returns to its initial
position when the machine starts.
Start throttle lock: Press in the throttle trigger lock, throttle
control and then the start throttle lock (B). Release the throttle
control and it is locked in the half throttle position. The lock
releases when the throttle control is pressed in fully.
Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position.
Choke: Pull the choke control fully out.

STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting a warm engine
Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but
without setting the choke control in the choke position.
Starting
WARNING! The blades rotate when the
!
engine is started. Make sure they can rotate
freely.
Grip the front handle with your left hand. Put your right foot on
the lower section of the rear handle pressing the machine
against the ground. Never twist the starter cord around
your hand.
Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right
hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip),
now quickly and powerfully pull the cord.
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do
not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended.
This can damage the machine.
When the engine starts, quickly apply full throttle to
automatically disengage fast idle.
Stopping
The engine is stopped by switching the ignition off using the
stop switch.
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