How to start a petrol ride-on mower

Starting your Husqvarna ride-on mower is a common question. In this guide you will find tips on how to get your ride-on mower ready to perform.

Starting a petrol ride-on mower

There are different types of ride-on mowers. Some have manual choke and other an automatic choke.

The starting procedure differs depending on the type of mower you have.

Ride-on mower with a manual choke

1. Make sure bypass arm is in drive position. If AWD, there is one bypass arm for each axle.
2. Sit on the seat to engage the seat switch.
3. Lift the cutting deck.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. If engine is cold, use full choke.
6. Put throttle in mid position.
7. When the engine starts, immediately release the key.
8. Gradually disengage the choke.

Ride-on mower with auto choke

1. Make sure bypass arm is in drive position. If AWD, there is one bypass arm for each axle.
2. Sit on the seat to engage the seat switch.
3. Lift the cutting deck.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Put throttle in mid position.
6. When the engine starts, immediately release the key.