Operation

STARTING ENGINE

1.Rest the unit on a flat, firm place.

2.Pump the primer until fuel flows out in the clear tube.

3.Move the choke lever upward to close the choke.

Choke Lever

A CLOSE

B OPEN

4.Holding the blower handle, pull the starter rope with your right hand. (Throttle lever in idling position.)

NOTE

Avoid pulling the rope to its dead end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter failures.

5.When the engine has started, move the choke lever gradually downward to open the choke.

6.Allow the engine to warm up for a half minute before starting operation.

RESTARTING ENGINE WHILE ENGINE IS HOT

1. When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, leave the choke open.

2. If the engine won't start after several attempts, close the choke and repeat pulling the rope or remove the spark plug and dry it.

STOPPING ENGINE

Release the throttle lever to the idling position and press the stop switch (red button) until the engine comes to a complete stop.

NOTE

Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the engine while pulling the throttle lever.

ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED

1.When the engine tends to stop frequently at an idle mode, turn the adjusting screw clockwise.

Idle Adjustment Screw

NOTE

Warm up the engine before adjusting the idle speed.

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RedMax HB250 Operation, Starting Engine, Restarting Engine While Engine is HOT, Stopping Engine, Adjusting Idle Speed