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.
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Figure 22
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi- tion (engine ON).
Return
Tube
Primer Bulb
Figure 23
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
Figure 24 | 23034 |
3.(Cold Engine Only) Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
Make sure the
cutting attachment
is clear of
obstructions!
Figure 25
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 26. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.)
Open
Figure 26 | 23036 |
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operat ing position.
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several at tempts 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.
After the engine is warm, pick
up the unit and clip on the harness if so equipped. See page 13.
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 (page 13).
Stopping the Engine
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Figure 27
Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
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