Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF or STOP.
ON
Throttle Lock
Button
Figure 18
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. See Figure 18.
2.Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”;
a.Squeeze the throttle lever toward the handgrip on the shaft tube.
b.Depress and hold the throttle lock button.
c.While depressing the throttle lock button, release the throttle lever. See Figure 18.
Return Tube
Primer Bulb
Figure 19
3.Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent return tube.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
4. Set the choke | Closed |
lever to the |
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CLOSED posi- |
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tion if engine |
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is cold. |
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| Figure 20 |
| Figure 20 |
Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of obstructions!
Figure 21
5.While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand. Use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to start the engine.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter.
WARNING!
When the engine starts or is running– even at
5.When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the "OPEN" position. See Figure 22. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.)
Open
FigureFigure2222
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
When the Engine Starts...
nAfter the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit.
nAdvancing the throttle makes the cut- ting attachment oscillate faster; releas- ing the throttle permits the attachment to stop oscillating. If the cutting attach- ment continues to oscillate when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see "Adjust- ing Engine Idle" on the next page).
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several attempts with the choke in the closed position, the engine may be flooded with fuel. If flooding is suspected,
move the choke lever to the open position and repeatedly pull the recoil starter to remove excess fuel and start the engine. If the engine still fails to start, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.
Starting A Flooded Engine
1.Disconnect the spark plug lead and use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug (turn counter clockwise to remove).
2.Slide the ignition switch to the “O” (STOP) position.
nIf the spark plug is fouled or soaked with fuel, clean the plug as necessary.
3.Open the choke (Figure 22) and fully depress the throttle lever with your left hand, then pull the starter handle rap- idly with your right hand to clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber.
