Pre-operation, Danger – Husqvarna 966957301 User Manual

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THROTTLE CABLE

Unwind throttle cable from around engine.

CAUTION: Be careful not to kink cable.
ON/OFF SWITCH

1. Place 1 3/8” long slotted pan head screw into switch

plate and down through hole in upper right hand

handlebar. (See Fig. 2)

2. Place rubber isolator over screw underneath

handlebar. Follow with throttle trigger body.

3. Place flat nut though slot in side of throttle trigger

and tighten screw to secure throttle control to

handlebar.

As with any item of power equipment, it is necessary

that you learn and observe ALL Safety precautions. This

includes care of the machine as well as personal safety.

DO NOT BE CARELESS!

Read the operating instruction manual carefully. Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the

equipment.

PRE-OPERATION

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure you are using the proper fuel and have read and

under stand all the instructions on the preceding pages.

It is advisable to wear a long sleeve shirt or jacket.

Don’t wear shorts. Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry.

DANGER!

DO NOT SMOKE while filling the tank, or starting

the engine. Be sure the proper fuel is used. Read the fuel

instructions in the manual and/or on the engine. Always

store the fuel to be used in this machine in a properly

marked container that is approved for such use.

Always wear goggles or face shield for eye

protection. It is advisable to wear protective head gear.

These precautions are used to prevent the possibility of

being struck by objects thrown from the rotating tines.

4. Push 2 terminals of kill wire (See Fig. 3) onto 2

prongs of shut off switch.

5. Push other end of kill wire onto engine.

6. Retain kill wire and throttle cable to right handle bar

using two (2) nylon tie straps. Cut off loose ends of

the straps. (See Fig. 4)

Do not operate this unit when barefoot or wearing

open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear; leather

work shoes or short boots function well for most people.

Either will help protect the operator’s ankles and shins

from objects being thrown by rotating tines.

7. Install grips.

8. Tine spacers provided can be placed in toolbox or

garage shelf (see page 9).

8. Fuel mix cup is provided for your convenience.

THIS COMPLETES THE ASSEMBLY OF YOUR UNIT.

RE-CHECK ALL SCREWS AND NUTS TO BE SURE

THEY ARE TIGHT.

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

TIE STRAPS

GRIPS

CONNECTION

AT ENGINE END

CONNECTION AT

SWITCH END

KILL WIRE

Fig. 3

FLAT NUT

RUBBER

ISOLATOR

HANDLEBAR

SWITCH

SCREW

THROTTLE

CONTROL

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