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!
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.Depress and hold the throttle interlock, then squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
b.Depress and hold the fast idle button.
c.Release the throttle trigger and throttle interlock, then release fast idle button.
Throttle Interlock
ON
Fast Idle
Button 
Throttle
Trigger
Slide ignition to ON
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 lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
Primer Bulb
Press primer bulb...
Close choke
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
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!
The cutting attachment may move when the engine is started!
Hold
the unit
firmly...
...and pull recoil | Make sure the | |
attachment is clear | ||
starter handle | ||
of obstructions! | ||
upward | ||
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