PE2300
8. Operation
1.Press the primer at the bottom of the carburetor a few times with your finger until the fuel starts to flow through the transparent pipe.
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NOTE
•There is no need to operate the primer when restart- ing immediately after stopping the engine, provided there is fuel left in the fuel tank.
2.Lift the choke lever on the right of the air cleaner until it is in the "closed" position, then open the throttle le- ver on the main unit side about
IMPORTANT
•If the rope is pulled continuously with the choke closed, the spark plugs may become flooded and the engine may fail to start. If so, you should first remove the spark plugs and dry the electrodes, then repeat the starting procedure.
5.Operate the engine at a half throttle until the water in suction hose reaches the pump. As water discharge is started, adjust the throttle according to your required flow rate within the capacity.
■Stopping engine
WARNING
• Stop the engine immediately in the event of an emergency.
1.Lower the throttle lever fully and cool the engine down for
2.Shift the engine stop switch to the STOP position.
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g. throttle lever
h. fast
a i. slow
a. Stop switch
IMPORTANT
•When restarting immediately after stopping the en- gine, set the choke lever to "open" and the throttle lever to "slow".
3.Confirm that the machine is stable on the ground. While holding the engine cover with your left hand, pull the starter knob with right hand. Starter knob shall be initially pulled gently, then vigorously when you feel resistance.
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a. engine cover
IMPORTANT
•Do not pull the rope out completely or release the knob so that the rope returns, as this can cause starter mal- function.
4.Once the engine has started, gradually open the choke, warm up at low speed for
•Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine while pulling the throttle trigger.
•If the water resource tank becomes empty while operat- ing, reduce the engine to low speed immediately. Empty running of the engine may cause the pump to break.
■AFTER USE
1.Release a drain plug at lower part of the pump and drain the water out of the pump.
2.Disconnect the hoses, clean them for storage.
IMPORTANT
•During cold climate, be sure to drain the pump after every use. At an ambient temperature below freezing point, the water in the pump casing may freeze and damage the pump.
■Disposal
When disposing your machine, fuel or oil for the machine, be sure to allow your local regulations.