Husqvarna ST 131, Instruction Manual

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Starting the Engine

1.   Push key (1) in.
2.   Move choke lever (2) to left position.
3.   Firmly push in the primer (3) 2 times with your thumb, 

holding the primer in a for a second before releasing 

it each time.

NOTE: 

Remove your glove when you push in the primer 

so that air cannot escape from the primer hole.

IMPORTANT:

 It may not be necessary to use the primer 

or the choke if the engine has been running and is hot.  

Excessive priming may 

fl

 ood the engine and prevent it 

from starting.
4.   Pull the recoil starter (4) or if your snow thrower is 

equipped with an electric starter, connect an extension 

cord to the snow thrower and plug the other end into 

a three-hole grounded 220 volt A.C. receptacle and 

push the electric-start button (5).

NOTE: 

Use an extension cord recommended for outdoor 

use that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m).

The electrical cord can become damaged, causing 

a shock or 

fi

 re.

  Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before plug-

ging it into a power source. If the cord is damaged, 

do not use it to start the snowthrower. Replace or 

repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact an 

Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.

IMPORTANT: 

Run the electric starter no more than 10 

times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. 

Running the electric starter extensively can overheat and 

damage it. If the engine does not start after this series of 

attempts, wait at least 40 minutes to allow the starter to 

cool before attempting to start it again. If the engine does 

not start after the second series of attempts, take the 

snowthrower to an Authorized Service Dealer for service.

NOTE: 

If you pull the recoil handle and feel no resistance, 

the starter may be frozen. Thaw out the starter before 

attempting to start the snowthrower.
5.   While the engine is running, move the choke lever (2) 

slowly to the right position.

6.   Unplug the extension cord from the power source and 

the snowthrower.

  Unplug the power cord whenever you are not 

starting the snowthrower.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, pull key (1) out.

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