Hitachi RB160EF owner manual Operation, Starting Engine, Adjusting Idle Speed, Stopping Engine

8. Operation

STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT

•Avoid operating the blower with the flexible tube and swivel joint disconnected. That will reduce the cooling air and the engine could be damaged by overheating.

1.Push the primer bulb until fuel flows out in the clear tube.

2.When the engine is cool, close the choke.

(1)Choke Lever

(2)Primer Bulb

(3)OPEN

(4)CLOSE

3.Set the ignition switch to the start position.

		(4)
(1)	Full Throttle	(1)
(2)	About 1/3 Open	(2)
(3)	Idling
		(3)

(4) Ignition Switch

NOTE

When the engine fails to start after several attempts due to overchoking, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope.

ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED

•The idling speed is set for 2000 rpm at the factory. If it is necessary to adjust the idle speed, use the adjustment screw on the top side of carburetor.

(1)Idling Adjustment Screw

STOPPING ENGINE

•Move the throttle lever to the idling position and set the ignition switch to the stop position.

(1) Ignition Switch

(1)

4.Set the throttle lever in 1/3 open position.

5.To start, hold the top of the blower firmly with your left hand. Pull the starter knob slowly until you feel it engage and then give it a vigorous strong pull.

NOTE

If the engine won’t stop when setting the ignition switch to the stop position, close the choke lever and stop the engine.

In this case, please repair the machine at your nealest servicing dealer.

(1) Choke Lever

(2) OPEN

(3) CLOSE

IMPORTANT

•Avoid pulling the starter rope out to its full extent and allowing the starter rope to snap back. This will prevent premature damage to the starter.

•Do not let a person stand near the blower or the ex- haust port.

6.Once the engine is running, gradually open the choke if it was set closed, and let the engine run at idle speed for a minute to warm it up.

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