Operation
Introduction
WARNING: Before you operate the product,
you must read and understand the safety
chapter.
Before you operate the product
1. Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
that you understand the instructions.
2. Examine the cutting equipment to make sure that it
is correctly attached and adjusted. See
To examine
the cutting equipment on page 10
.
3. Fill the fuel tank. See
To fill fuel on page 8
.
4. Fill the oil tank and do a check of the oil level. See
To do a check of the oil level on page 10
.
To fill fuel
If available, use gasoline with a low emission grade/
alkylate fuel . If gasoline with a low emission grade/
alkylate fuel is not available, use good quality unleaded
gasoline or leaded gasoline with octane number not less
than 91.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an
octane number less than 91 RON. This can
cause damage to the product.
CAUTION: Replace the fuel filter yearly or
more frequently if it is necessary. A new fuel
filter is available at your Husqvarna dealer.
1. Open the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
2. Fill slowly with a fuel can. If you spill fuel, remove it
with a cloth and let remaining fuel dry off.
3. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m / 10 ft from the
position where you filled the tank before a start.
To set the cutting height
1. Stop the engine.
2. Move the cutting height lever rearward to increase
the cutting height.
3. Move the cutting height lever forward to decrease
the cutting height.
CAUTION: Do not set the cutting height too
low. The blades can hit the ground if the
surface of the lawn is not level.
To start the product
1. Make sure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
2. Stay behind the product.
3. Move the throttle control to the fast speed position.