Husqvarna R 50S Mode D'emploi page 10

Oil
1. Check oil level periodically and after every five
hours of operation.
2. Add oil as necessary to keep the level to the
FULL mark on the dipstick.
3. Use a good quality SAE 30 four stroke oil.
4. To fill with oil:-
a) Remove oil filler cap. (D1)
b) Fill to the FULL mark on the dipstick. (D2)
5. Change the oil after the first five hours
operation and thereafter every 25 working
hours.
6. Always change the oil while the engine is warm
- but not hot - never attempt any maintenance
on a hot engine.
Please Note:- When starting the engine for the first
time, fill with oil and petrol as described above in
the Oil and Petrol section.
Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine. However, cool weather may require
priming to be repeated.
Starting the engine for the first time
1. Advance engine speed control to FAST '+' as
illustrated in the Use - starting and stopping
section.
Push primer bulb (F) firmly five times
2.
G1-a - engine speed control
G3-a - recoil starter
Starting & Stopping R 50S
Starting
1. Connect the spark plug lead.
2. Move the Engine Speed Control to the FAST
'+' position before starting. (G1)
Pull the operator presence control (OPC) to release
3.
the brake on the engine and the blade.(G2)
4. Pull the recoil starter fully towards you until you
feel the full resistance, return the handle slowly
then pull the handle firmly towards you to its full
extent. (G3)
5. After the engine has started, allow to run for 30
seconds before commencing to use.
Engaging the Drive
1. Forward drive is engaged and disengaged with
the Powerdrive lever at the top of the handle (G4).
2. Releasing the Powerdrive Lever stops the
forward drive automatically.
Stopping
1. Release the powerdrive lever.
2. Release the OPC lever.
Starting & Stopping R 50SE
Starting
1. Follow steps 1-3 for the R 50S
2. Turn the key and hold until the engine starts
(H). The key will return to the original position
when released.
3. If the engine fails to start when you turn the key
your battery may need charging.
ENGLISH - 3
Engine Notes
Starting - Priming the Engine
Use - Starting and Stopping
Petrol
1. Use fresh regular grade lead free petrol.
2. Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is hot.
3. Do not fill the fuel tank while smoking.
4. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is
running.
5. To avoid introducing dirt into the fuel system,
wipe all grass and dirt from the petrol filler cap
before unscrewing it. (E1)
6. It is recommended that you fill the tank through
a funnel with a filter. (E2)
7. Wipe away spillages before starting.
Please Note :- move the product away from the
fuelling area before starting
Follow instructions in the Use - starting and
3.
stopping section.
4. If engine fails to start after three pulls of the pull
cord, push primer bulb three times and repeat
step 3.
Starting engine thereafter
1. Move engine speed control to FAST '+' position
and push primer bulb firmly three times before
starting engine. (if engine stopped because it
ran out of fuel, refuel engine - push primer bulb
three times.)
J1 - drive speed control
Engaging the Drive - See R 50S
Drive speed can be altered with the drive speed
control. (J)
Stopping -
See R 50S
Please note:- Your R 50SE can be started
manually by following steps 1-5 in
Starting & Stopping R 50S
Key Start Only - During mowing, your engine will
recharge the battery
Starting & Stopping R 50S/BBC
(BBC - Blade, Brake , Clutch)
1. Follow steps 1 - 2 - 4 and 5 for the R 50S.
Pull the BBC arm to the handle (K1).
2.
3. While holding the BBC arm, push forward BBC
control lever until a click is heard (K2).
4. Release the BBC control lever which will return
to its original position.
5. Releasing the BBC arm will stop the blade from
rotating.
Please Note:
Leaving the engine running without the blade
rotating for an extended length of time could
lead to the engine overheating.
Engaging the Drive - See R 50S
Drive speed can be altered with the drive speed
control. (J)
Stopping
1. Release the powerdrive lever.
2. Release the BBC arm.
3. Move Engine Speed Control to the '-' position.