Husqvarna 16C Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Driving
With a warm engine:
6 Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2.
7 Turn the ignition key to the start position.
8 When the engine starts release the ignition key
immediately back to neutral position.
9 Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine
has started. Let the engine run at moderate speed or half
throttle for 3-5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load.
10 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.
Starting the engine with a weak
battery
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:
Connecting the jump leads
Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole
(+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any
of the ends against the chassis.
Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE pole
(-) on the fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the black cable to a good
CHASSIS EARTH, away from the fuel tank and the
battery.
Remove the cables in the reverse order
The BLACK cable is removed from the chassis and then
the fully charged battery.
Finally the RED cable from both batteries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds before
trying again. If the engine does not start wait about 1 minute
before trying again.
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WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The
exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon
monoxide.
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WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce
explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames
and smoking close to batteries. Always wear
protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries.
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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.