Husqvarna 216 Manuale Utente

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Read the safety instructions and information concerning 
the placement of controls and functions before starting.

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Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in 
the Maintenance schedule.

Adjust the seat to the required position.

1

Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. (Run 
position) Rider 216 AWD has one control for the front axle 
and one control for the rear axle.

2

Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its 
locked position.

3

Activate the parking brake. This is done as follows:

   - Press down the parking brake pedal (1).

   - Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column.

   - Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed.

The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the 
brake pedal is pressed.

The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not 
pressed down.

With a cold engine:

4

Move the throttle to position 3 (choke position). In this 
position the engine is fed with a richer mixture, which 
means the engine is easier to start.

With a warm engine:

5

Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2.

6

Turn the ignition key to the start position.

7

When the engine starts release the ignition key 
immediately back to neutral position.

8

Move the throttle backwards gradually once the engine 
has started. Let the engine run at moderate speed or half 
throttle for 3-5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load.

9

Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.

IMPORTANT!

The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s 
seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, 
grass or dirt.

Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major engine 
damage. 

If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds before 
trying again. If the engine does not start wait about 1 minute 
before trying again.

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