Husqvarna Rider 318 Operator's Manual page 14

To lower the cutting deck to mowing position, press the
lock button and move the lift lever forward. If the engine
is running, the blades start to rotate automatically.
To apply and release the parking brake
1. Press the parking brake pedal down (1).
2. Press and hold the lock button (2).
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3. Keep the button pressed and release the parking
brake pedal.
4. To release the parking brake, press the parking
brake pedal again.
To start the engine
1. Make sure that the drive system is engaged, see
engage and disengage the drive system on page 13 .
2. Lift up the cutting deck and apply the parking brake.
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3. Turn the ignition key to the start position.
4. When the engine starts, immediately release the
ignition key to neutral position.
Note: Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not start, wait 15
seconds before you try again.
5. Let the engine run at half throttle (B) for 3-5 minutes
before you apply heavy load.
6. Push the throttle control to full throttle position (C).
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Note: To engage the blades when the engine is at full
speed causes strain on the drive belts. Do not apply full
throttle until the cutting deck has been lowered to the
mow position.
To operate the product
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the parking brake pedal down and then
release it to release the parking brake.
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