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    Rich
    I just bought a brand new Husqvarna self-propelled 173cc...Answered
    Service & Maintenance Question posted June 12, 2010 by Rich, last edited February 10, 2012 by HusqvarnaAnswerArmy Silver 
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    Question:
    I just bought a brand new Husqvarna self-propelled 173cc walk behind lawn mower (model # 917.377231) from Sears. I love the mower but sometimes it's hard to start. When it's cold it takes a couple of pulls to start (not what a person wants from a brand new mower). When I shut it off after mowing for a while and then restart it, it putters. I then shut it off again and restart it until it's starts correctly.

    I need to know what's going on and if there's a choke system with this mower (I don't see one). I also need to know if I should bring it back to Sears for repair.
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    Brandon M.

    Rich,

    Thank you for contacting Answer Army.  That particular engine is equipped with an automatic choke built in.  As the ambient air gets cooler along with the engine then the engine requires more fuel to start and run until it is warmed up.  Also, along with stricter EPA requirements then these engines may take a couple more pulls than older units when the unit is first started.

    When restarting your engine after it has been running, the auto choke will be reset for each restart.  We recommend that once the engine has been started, please wait several seconds (Approximately 10) for the choke to disengage, the engine to warm up and run smoothly again.

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    • Brandon M.

      Rich,

      Thank you for contacting Answer Army.  That particular engine is equipped with an automatic choke built in.  As the ambient air gets cooler along with the engine then the engine requires more fuel to start and run until it is warmed up.  Also, along with stricter EPA requirements then these engines may take a couple more pulls than older units when the unit is first started.

      When restarting your engine after it has been running, the auto choke will be reset for each restart.  We recommend that once the engine has been started, please wait several seconds (Approximately 10) for the choke to disengage, the engine to warm up and run smoothly again.

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