STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW — INITIAL START-UP
Figure 18. Engine Stop Switch (Handlebar)
The CLOSED position of the choke lever enriches the fuel mixture for starting a COLD engine.
NOTE The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.
Figure 20. Throttle Lever
7.Grasp the starter grip (Figure 21) and slowly pull it out.The resistance becomes the hardest at the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting.
5.Place the Choke Lever (Figure 19) in the "CLOSED " position.
Figure 19. Choke Lever
CAUTION
The engine speed has been set at the factory. Changing the governor speed could damage the blade and/or the saw.
6.Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 20) halfway between fast and slowfor starting. All sawing is done at fullthrottle. The engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum blade operating speeds.
CAUTION
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end. DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to rewind as soon as possible.
Figure 21. Starter Grip
8.If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever (Figure 20) to the "OPEN" position. If the engine has not started repeat steps 1 through 7.
9.Before the saw is placed into operation, run the engine for several minutes. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that could be associated with loose guards and/or covers.
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