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.
WARNING!
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
2.Set the throttle trigger to the “fast idle”:
a.Squeeze the throttle trigger 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 trigger.
3.Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the trans- parent 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 lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
5.While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand. Use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter han- dle 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 move when the engine is started!
Throttle Lock | Ignition |
switch | |
Button |
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ON
Throttle
trigger
Slide ignition to ON
Close choke
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
6.When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the “OPEN” position. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.)
7.Operating the throttle will automati- cally disengage the fast idle setting.
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, refer to the ”Starting a Flooded Engine” section of this manual.
Primer Bulb
Press primer bulb...
Hold
the unit
firmly...
...and pull recoil | Make sure the | |
attachment is clear | ||
starter handle | ||
of obstructions! | ||
upward | ||
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Open
After engine starts, move choke to OPEN position
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