Husqvarna 236: STARTING AND STOPPING

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position.

For throttle handles with a start throttle

lock:

Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the

throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, then pressing the

start throttle button (A). Then release the throttle lockout

and the throttle trigger, followed by the start throttle

button. The throttle function is now activated. To return the

engine to idle, press the throttle lockout and throttle

trigger again.

WARNING! When the engine is started

with the choke in either the choke or

!

start throttle positions the cutting

attachment will start to rotate

immediately.

Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your

left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter

handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until

you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now

quickly and powerfully pull the cord.

Never twist the

starter cord around your hand.

Stopping

Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the

engine starts. return choke control to run position and

apply full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage

from the start setting.

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and

Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.

do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully

extended. This can damage the machine.

CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked

area. Contact can result in burns to the skin, or electrical

shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged. Always

use gloves. Do not use a machine with damaged spark

plug cap.

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