Husqvarna ST131 [9/31] Operation

Snow Engine Manual 6rev. 01/04/16

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE (fig. 1)

Before starting the Engine, carefully note the following:

• Check engine oil level.

• Allow Engine To Warm Up for approximately 15-20 seconds before rotating Choke Knob to Run Position.

• If inconsistent engine speeds are experienced when Choke Knob is rotated to Run Position:

1. Move Choke Knob to Mid-Point Between Run and Start Positions and allow Engine to develop additional operating heat.

2. After Engine has warmed up, rotate Choke Knob to Run Position.

STARTING THE ENGINE (MANUAL START) (fig. 1)

5. Prime system: 3 primes maximum. DO NOT over prime system. Make sure you cover the vent hole before the primer is compressed.

Hold the primer bulb in the compressed position for one full second each time you press it. Repeat for a total of 3 primes.

6. Firmly grasp rope handle. Position your body so you are standing close to engine. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rope

rmly and quickly to start engine and avoid kickback. DO NOT stand far away from engine or over extend the rope handle. Doing

this will damage the recoil.

PULL START PROCEDURE

STARTING THE ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (fig. 1)

Follow steps 1-5 for manual engine start procedure.

6A.Use a 3-wire extension cord and plug cord into starter motor adaptor rst.

Then plug cord into wall receptacle. Use appropriately sized extension cord

If additional extension cord is needed, make sure to use

a three-wire cord. Do not exceed extension cord length

provided by Equipment Manufacturer. Only use extension

cord with equal to or greater AWG size wire that is

provided by the Equipment Manufacturer.

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