Tanaka TPS-250PN, TPS-2501 owner manual Starting Fig, Stopping Fig

TPS-2501,TPS-2510.TPS-250PN,TPS-270PN Owner’s Manual

Starting (Fig. 2-5)

CAUTION!

Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not touch anything.

1 . Set ignition switch (1) to ON position. (Fig. 2-5)

*Push priming bulb (4) several times so that fuel flows through the bulb or return pipe. (if so equipped) (Fig. 2-6,7)

2.With the safety trigger (2) pressed (if so equipped), pull throttle trigger and push throttle lock (3), then slowly release the throttle trigger first, then the safety trigger. This will lock the throttle in starting posi- tion.

3.Set choke lever to CLOSED position (5). (Fig. 2-6,7)

4.Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back.

5.When you hear the engine want to start, return choke lever to RUN position (open). Then pull recoil starter briskly again.

NOTE!

If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 5.

6.After starting engine, pull throttle trigger to release throttle lock. Then allow the engine about 2-3 minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any load.

NOTE!

Throttle limiter (4) is to adjust maximum opening of throttle. At the factory it is adjusted at its full opening. (Fig. 2-5)

Stopping (Fig. 2-8)

Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few minutes, then turn off ignition switch.

WARNING!

A cutting attachment can injure while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or power control is released. When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down.

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