Husqvarna TS 148XK - Engine Starting Procedures; Starting a Warm Engine; Starting a Cold Engine; Jump-Starting a Weak Battery

To start a warm engine
1. Sit on 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 fast position.
5. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it
down.
6. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
7. 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.
8. If the temperature is low, let the engine become
warm before you start to cut grass.
To start a cold engine
1. Sit on 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 cold weather start
position.
5. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it
down.
6. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
7. 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.
8. When the engine starts, move the throttle control
to the fast position (D) to warm up the engine.
If the temperature is low, some minutes is
necessary for the engine to get warm.
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
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.
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