8. Operation
OP5
OP6
.04 in
(1~2mm) (1)
OP7
(1)
IMPORTANT
•Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter failures.
6.Move the choke lever downward to open the choke. And restart engine. (OP3)
7.Allow the engine to warm up for a several minutes before starting operation.
NOTE
1.When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, leave the choke open.
2.Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to start after several attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug and dry it.
■STOPPING ENGINE (OP4)
1.Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute.
2.Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position.
IMPORTANT
•Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine while pulling the throttle lever.
■ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE
•The normal play is 1 or 2mm when measured at the carburetor side end. Readjust with the cable adjuster as required. (OP6)
(1) cable adjuster
■ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED (OP7)
1.When the engine tends stop frequently at idling mode, turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
2.When the cutting head keeps rotating after releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting screw
(1) idle adjusting screw
NOTE
•Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed.