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starting cold engine

WARNING

The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown.

1.Stop Switch

Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

2.Choke

Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” () Position.

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3.Purge Bulb

Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

4.Recoil Starter

Lay the unit on a flat, area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).

5.Choke

After engine fires (or five [5] pulls), move choke lever back to

“Run” () position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout fully depressed and pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.

NOTE

If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.

6.After engine warms up, gradually depress throttle trigger to in- crease engine RPM to operating speed.

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PPT-265H specifications

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