Husqvarna ST 230 Owner Manual - Page 12
To start the engine, electric start, CAUTION, WARNING
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BD E A C F G 2. Turn the fuel ON/OFF switch (F) to the ON position. 3. Put the throttle control (B) to the FAST position. 4. Put the ON/OFF switch (C) to the ON position (if equipped). a) If the engine is cold, rotate the choke (D) to the FULL position and push the primer (E) three times. CAUTION: Do not over prime the engine. It can prevent the engine from starting. If the engine is over primed, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not push the primer. 5. Pull the starter rope handle (G). CAUTION: Do not release the grip quickly. Move it back to the start position slowly. Note: If the rope starter has frozen, slowly pull out as much rope out of the starter as possible and release the starter rope handle. If the engine does not start, repeat the procedure or use the electric starter. 6. If the choke was used to start the engine, slowly move the choke (D) to the OFF position. 7. Run the engine 2-3 minutes at idling speed before you start to throw snow. 8. If the engine does not run as it should, turn it off. To start the engine, electric start WARNING: The product has a 120 V A.C. electric starter. Do not use the electric starter if your house is not a 120 V A.C. three-wire grounded system. Serious personal injury or damage to the product could occur. The electric starter has a three-wire power plug, and is designed to use 120 V A.C. household current. Make sure that your house is a 120 V A.C. three-wire grounded system. If you are uncertain, ask a licensed electrician. 1. Insert the ON/OFF key (A) into the ignition slot until it clicks. Do not turn the key. 2. Turn the fuel ON/OFF switch (F) to the ON position. 3. Put the throttle control (B) to the FAST position. 4. Put the ON/OFF switch (C) to the ON position (if equipped). a) If the engine is cold, turn the choke (D) to the FULL position. 5. Push the primer (E) three times. CAUTION: Do not over prime the engine. It can prevent the engine from starting. If the engine is over primed, wait a few minutes before trying to start and do not push the primer. 6. Connect the extension cord to the connector on the engine (G). 7. Connect the other end of the extension cord into a three-hole grounded 120 V A.C. receptacle. 8. Push the electric start button (H) until the engine starts. CAUTION: Do not crank the engine more than five continuous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each try. 9. If the choke was used to start the engine, release the electric start button and slowly move the choke (D) to the OFF position. BD E A C F H G 12 694 - 003 - 07.11.2019