Starting the engine with a weak battery, Connecting the jump leads, Remove the cables in the reverse order – Husqvarna 16 AWD User Manual

Page 17: Driving

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Driving

With a warm engine:

6

Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2.

7

Turn the ignition key to the start position.

8

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

9

Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine
has started. Let the engine run at moderate speed or half
throttle for 3-5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load.

10 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.

Starting the engine with a weak
battery

If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged.

When jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the
procedure below:

Connecting the jump leads

•

Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole
(+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any
of the ends against the chassis.

Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE pole
(-) on the fully charged battery.

•

Connect the other end of the black cable to a good
CHASSIS EARTH, away from the fuel tank and the
battery.

Remove the cables in the reverse order

•

The BLACK cable is removed from the chassis and then
the fully charged battery.

•

Finally the RED cable from both batteries.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

!

WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The
exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon
monoxide.

!

WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce
explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames
and smoking close to batteries. Always wear
protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries.

!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your Rider is
equipped with a 12-volt system with negative
earth. The other vehicle must also have a 12-
volt system with negative earth. Do not use
your Rider battery to start other vehicles.

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