Husqvarna TS142L Owner Manual - Page 13
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CAUTION: Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 15 seconds for each minute. 9. When the engine has started, slowly push in the choke control until the engine runs smoothly. When the engine operates smoothly, the attached equipment can be operated and you can operate the forward and rearward drive. Note: If the engine runs roughly, pull the choke control out for a few seconds and then continue to push the choke control in slowly. Note: If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and let it warm up for one minute. Follow the instructions above. To start a cold engine 1. Sit in the seat. 2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged. Refer to To engage and disengage the cutting deck on page 16. 3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer to To set the cutting deck in transport position or mow position on page 14. 4. Move the throttle control to the middle throttle position. 5. Pull out the choke control. CAUTION: If the ambient temperature is less than 40° F (4° C), you must let the engine operate 1 minute at idle speed before you operate the product. This is to let the transmission warm up. Make sure that the brake pedal is fully released. 10. Push in the choke control slowly. To start the engine when the battery is weak WARNING: Lead-acid batteries can make explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it must be charged. If the jumper cables are used for emergency starting, follow the procedures below: A B C D 6. Push down on the brake pedal fully and keep it pushed down. 7. Put the ignition key into the ignition. 8. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and release the ignition key when the engine starts. CAUTION: Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 15 seconds for each minute. Note: If the engine does not start after some tries, push the choke control in and wait some minutes before you try again. 9. When the engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position to warm up the engine. If the temperature is low, some minutes is necessary for the engine to get warm. 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery (B-C). CAUTION: Be careful that a short circuit does not occur against the chassis of the product. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (D) of a fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (A) to good chassis ground, away from the fuel tank and battery. 4. Remove the BLACK cable from the chassis when the weak battery is fully charged. 5. Remove the BLACK cable from the fully charged battery. 6. Remove the RED cable from the two batteries. To remove the jumper cables Note: Remove the jumper cables in the opposite sequence to how you connect them. 1958 - 002 - 12.10.2022 13
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