Husqvarna DT22 Operator's Manual

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17PRESENTATIONStarter handleMisuse of the starter handle can damage thestarter. Never twist the starter cord around yourhand.Pull out the handle slowly until the gears mesh. Donot pull out the starter cord completely and do notlet go of the starter handle when extended.Fuel valveThe fuel valve opens and closes the connectionbetween the tank and the carburetor.The illustration shows the tank valve closed; toopen, turn the lever completely to the right. There isno middle position.Turn off the valve when the machine is not in use toavoid flooding the carburetor.The fuel valve is combined with a sludge reservoir.For cleaning instructions see the chapter”Maintenance/Cleaning the sludge reservoir”.ChokeThe choke opens and closes the choke valve in thecarburetor. This is only used to start a cold engine.The image shows the choke valve open; to close,turn the lever to the left. The midway positions canbe used. When the engine starts, the lever can beturned gradually to the right as long as it continuesto run smoothly. Forgetting the choke is evident asthe engine runs roughly and produces blacksmoke.This also results in increased fuel consumption.Air filterThe engine air filter is located under the cowling. Itconsists of a foam rubber pre-filter and a paperfilter cartridge. See the chapter ”Maintenance/Airfilter replacement” for cleaning instructions.Running the machine with a dirty air filter willcause the engine to run on partial choke and showthe same symptoms as a forgotten chokedescribed above. It can also be difficult to start.8011-0448011-0368011-0358011-028StarterThe starter is of the magnapull type with springreturn. To replace the return spring or starter cord,contact an authorized service workshop.