Husqvarna 545FR Owner Manual - Page 22

STARTING AND STOPPING and the throttle trigger, followed by the start throttle button. The throttle function is now activated. To return the engine to idle, press the throttle lockout and throttle trigger again. 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. Decompression valve If the machine is fitted with a decompression valve (A): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting. Stopping 545FR, 545RX, 545RXT Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. 545FX, 545FXT Starting WARNING! When the engine is started ! with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). 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. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Repeat pulling the start handle until the engine starts. When the engine starts, return choke control to run position and apply full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage from the start setting. Heated handles (545FXT) Models equipped with heating elements in the handles have an on/off switch on the throttle handle to control the heat. Both the left and right handles have heating elements that automatically maintain a temperature of roughly 70° when the heat is turned on. 22 - English