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.
Figure 14
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi- tion (engine ON).
Return Tube
Figure 15 | Primer Bulb |
2.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.
Closed
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Figure 16
3.Set the choke lever to the CLOSED posi- tion if engine is cold.
Make sure the
cutting head
is clear of
obstructions!
Figure 17
4.While holding the outer tube firmly with one hand, 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!
The cutting attachment may rotate when the engine is started!
5.When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the “OPEN” position. See Figure 18. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.)
Open
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Figure 18
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operat- ing position.
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several attempts with the choke in the closed posi- tion, 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.
When the Engine Starts...
After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit.
Advancing the throttle makes the cut- ting attachment turn faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop turning. If the cutting attachment continues to rotate when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted.
Stopping the Engine
Figure 19
Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (engine OFF) position. See Figure 19.
