Husqvarna 123C User Manual

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STARTING AND STOPPING
Warm engine
Ignition:
Set the stop switch to the start position.
Choke: Set the throttle to the start position by moving the 
choke control to the choke position and then returning it to its 
original position.
Air purge: Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel 
begins to fill the diaphragm. The diaphragm need not be 
completely filled.
Stopping
Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.
Starting
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 wrap the starter cord around 
your hand
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 do 
not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. 
This can damage the machine.
!
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.