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
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1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” position (engine ON).
Make sure the sweeper belts are clear of obstructions!
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Figure 18
4.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.
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).
When the Engine Starts...
■After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit.
■After the engine is warm, pick
up the unit and clip on the shoulder strap if so equipped. See page 16.
■Advancing the throttle makes the sweeper belts turn faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop turning. If the sweeper belts continue to rotate when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see the next page).
ENGLISH
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Figure 16 | Primer Bulb | Tube |
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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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WARNING!
The sweeper belts may rotate when the engine is started!
5.When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the "OPEN" position. See Figure 19. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.)
Open
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Stopping the Engine
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Figure 20
Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Figure 17
3.Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
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