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

NOTE

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

5.Then allow the engine about 2–3 minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any load.

Cutting (Fig. 25, 26, 27)

○ When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended time of use at low rpm may wear out the clutch prematurely.

○ Cut grass from right to left.

○ Cut grass from left to right (only curve shaft model).

○ Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area.

A dangerous reaction may occur causing the entire unit and operator to be thrust violently. This reaction is called blade thrust. As a result, the operator may lose control of the unit which may cause serious or fatal injury. Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material to be cut.

○ Wear the harness as shown in the figure (if so equipped). The blade turns counter-clockwise, therefore, be advised to operate the unit from right to left for efficient cutting. Keep onlookers out of working area at least 15 m.

Fig. 25

Fig. 26

15 m

WARNING

If cutting attachment should strike against stones or other debris, stop the engine and make sure that the attachment and related parts are undamaged. When grass or vines wrap around attachment, stop engine and attachment and remove them.

Stopping (Fig. 28, 29)

Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few minutes, then turn off ignition switch (24).

For models with an engine ignition switch, keep the ignition switch pressed until the engine comes to a complete stop.

24

26

Fig. 28

24

Fig. 29

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.

Semi-auto cutting head

○ When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended time of use at low rpm may wear out the clutch prematurely.

○ Cut grass from right to left.

○ Cut grass from left to right (only curve shaft model).

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.

Automatically feeds more nylon cutting line when it is tapped at low rpm (not greater than 4500 rpm).

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NON-ROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL.

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Fig. 27