Husqvarna HVT52 Owners Manual - Page 3

HOW TO USE YOUR TRIMMER FUEL MIXTURE Tooperatetheengine, you wlneedthefollowing:- 1A clean, high quality 2 cycle oll. Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Authorised Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730227. Do not use multi-viscosity oils. Disregard mix ratio instructions on oil containers if instructions conflict wilh fuel mix chart below. Fuel Mix Chart Mixture 32:1 U.S. S.1. (Metric) Gas Oil to be added Petrol Oil to be added 1 Gal. 4 oz. 4 Litres 125 ml 2 Gal. 8 oz. 8 Litres 250 ml 5 Gal. 20 oz. 20 Litres 625 ml 2. A fresh, clean, unleaded regular automotive gasoline. (Leaded regular and unleaded or leaded premium grades of gasoline are acceptable substitutes.) Note:Donotuse gasolinecontaining methanol (wood alcohol). Gasolne containing up to 10% ethanol or grain alcohol ("Gasohol') may be used but requires special care when engine is unused for extended periods. Do not attempt to mix oil and gasoline in the engines own fuel tank. Ensure that the fuel in both the fuel mixture container and the engines fuel tank are thoroughly mixed before use. Do not fill the fuel tank in an enclosed area, when the engine is hot or while you are smoking. Thoroughly clean around the fuel tank filler cap before filling, this will help to prevent dirt being introduced into the tuel system. Do not fill the tank while the engine is running. Fill the fuel tank through a funnel fitted with a fine fitter. Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/ 2. below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion. Fuel should be stored in a cool place away from naked flames. Your carburettor is pre-set. Normally no further adjustment is required. STARTING STARTING 1. Before starting, move handle to park position. 3. Open fuel tank air vent screw (anti-clockwise). ((iflrTh 4. COLD START If engine is cold, move Run/Choke switch to 'Choke' position. HOT START If engine is warm, move Run/Choke switch to 'Run' position. 5. Move switch on handle to 'Start' position. START - I STOP - O 6. Place your right foot on the deck and grasp the far arm of the handle with your left hand. lift the trimmer towards you. Pull starting handle gently until you feel compression. Let the starting handle retum slowly. Firmly pull the starting handle the full length, and the engine should start if not, repeat the above procedure. STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Place handle in park position and tilt trimmer as for starting. 2. While trimmer is tilted move stop/start switch to stop position. When engine has completely stopped, the trimmer can be allowed to stand flat. 3. Disconnect t the spark plug lead and keep it from making contact with plug. Close fuel tank air vent screw (clockwise). HOW TO CUT TOUGH AND HIGH GRASS Before cutting, particularly in long grass, examine the ground and remove stones etc. If grass is particularly tough, go slowly in order to keep the engine revs up. USING THE TRIMMER ON SLOPES Exercise extier T caution while using this trimmer on slopes. A slope is defined as uneven terrain on which you, the operator, are unable to maintain your feet firmly on level ground in order to use the trimmer. Do not use this trimmer on slopes which are wet or too steep to maintain a firm footing Always use heavy shoes when using this trimmer. Never push the trimmer up the slope. Always keep the trimmer below you on the slope. COMPLETION OF TRIMMING Having completed the trimming, do not stop the engine but follow this procedure. 1. Close fuel tank air vent screw. 2. As soon as the engine begins to fade, tilt the trimmer towards you. 3. After the engine has stopped, move stop/start switch to stop position, disconnect the spark plug lead. 4. Clean trimmer. Use a flat piece of thin wood to remove grass adhering to underside of deck. O.\ 2. Connect spark plug lead. 7. After engine has started move Run/Choke switch to 'Run' position and allow engine to warm up a minute or so before gently lowering trimmer to horizontal floating position. Move handle to operating position.