Husqvarna W448 Operation Manual - Page 14

Emergency Stops 1. Release operator presence control(s). 2. Turn the ignition key Off. 3. Allow engine to stop completely. 4. Lock steering levers in neutral. Starting And Shut Off Before each use check the Maintenance Schedule. NOTE: The engine will not start unless the shift lever is in neutral, and the PTO is OFF. Recoil Start 1. Lock the steering lever latches in neutral. 2. Put the shift lever in neutral. 3. Move PTO switch to OFF. 4. Set throttle to the proper starting position. If the engine is cold, choke the engine. 5. Turn ignition switch to ON. 6. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder. This is the compression stroke. 7. Let the rope rewind slowly. 8. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to start engine. Allow rope to rewind slowly. IMPORTANT DO NOT let starter handle snap against engine. 9. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not start, refer to Engine Manual.) 10. After engine starts, adjust choke as needed. Allow engine to warm and run smoothly before operating unit. Operating the Unit Use the unit only in the operator's position directly behind the controls. Shifting Stop unit movement by pulling both steering levers all the way up. IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the unit, always disengage the drive and come to a complete stop before changing gears. Move the shift lever: Continue to hold up both steering levers and use a knee to move the shift lever to the desired position. or Lock both steering levers. Move the shift lever to the desired position. Hold the steering levers up and unlock them. Release both steering levers slowly. WARNING! Avoid injury. When the engine is running and the shift lever is engaged, releasing only one steering latch causes the unit to circle around one drive wheel. ALWAYS hold both steering levers against the handlebar when releasing the steering lever latches. ALWAYS release levers slowly. Shut Off 1. Lock steering levers in neutral. 2. Shut off the PTO. 3. Move the throttle lever to Slow. 4. Put the shift lever in neutral. 5. Turn the ignition key OFF. 6. Allow engine to stop completely. - 14 -