Starting the Engine When the Engine is Cold
WARNING!
Before starting the engine, place the unit on a clean, level surface. Make sure you have good secure footing and always keep a firm grip on the unit.
Move at least 3 meters away from the fueling site before starting the engine.
Make sure the
Keep bystanders well away.
Never start the engine without a
1.Turn the
2.Depress the primer pump a few times repeatedly until the primer pump is almost filled with fuel. See Figure 9.
Choke | Primer |
| Pump |
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Figure 9
3.Push the decompression valve In.
4.Pull the choke all the way out (choke closed). The throttle will automatically be set to fast idle. See Figure 9.
5.Place the unit on firm ground.
6.Secure the unit by placing your right foot inside the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. See Figure 10.
Figure 10.
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7.Grip the recoil starter handle with your right hand, pull the starter cord slowly until you feel the starter engage, then…
8.…start the engine by pulling the starter cord upward rapidly.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be dam- aged by abuse.
Never pull the starter cord to its full length.
Always engage the starter be- fore cranking the engine.
Always rewind the starter cord slowly. Do not just let go of the cord.
9.When the engine fires, push the choke in to its original position (choke open).
10.If the engine does not continue to run, pull the recoil again.
11.As the engine starts, clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by revving the engine several times.
IMPORTANT!
The throttle trigger can not be moved without first depressing the lockout lever.
Operating the throttle will automatically disengage the fast idle setting.
12.Let the engine run at idle speed for
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