OPERATION
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, make sure that you have read and understand all the in- structions on the preceding pages.
1.Fill the fuel tank to 1/2 inch below the bottom of the fill neck. Reinstall the fuel tank cap securely. Always use fresh fuel. Never use fuel that could be stale from long periods of storage.
2.Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position (see Figure 8).
3.If the engine is cold, move the choke control to the Full Choke position (all the way down).
NOTE: Do not choke a hot or warm engine.
4.Put the unit firmly on the tines and depth stake, or wheels, in an open area.
5.Hold the right handle firmly with your left hand.
6.Hold the rope handle with your right hand and pull to start the engine. Repeat if necessary. (It is sometimes necessary to hold the throttle control lever against the hand grip with your left hand. As
soon as the engine starts, slowly release the throttle control. If released too slowly, the unit will sometimes move forward).
7.When the engine starts, move the choke lever to the Half Choke position. When the engine runs smoothly, move the choke lever to the No Choke position.
NOTE: If the tines do not stop when the throttle control is released, adjust the carburetor idle speed. See “How To Adjust The Carburetor” in the Ser- vice And Adjustments.
8.To stop the engine, release the throttle control and move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
9.If the engine becomes flooded remove and dry the spark plug. See “Spark Plug Maintenance” in the Maintenance sec- tion of this manual. Then, pull the starter rope with the choke lever in the No Choke position.
WARNING: The muffler and sur- rounding areas become hot af- ter running the engine. Avoid
these areas.
ON / OFF | Recoil Starter Handle |
Switch |
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Air Cleaner
No Choke |
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Half Choke |
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Full Choke |
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Choke Control | Figure 8 |
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13 |