At very low outside temperatures

NAllow engine to warm up at part throttle.

NChange over to winter operation if necessary – see “Winter Operation”.

Stopping the engine

NMove the Master Control lever to stop position (0)

If you have moved the Master Control lever from the starting throttle position (n) to the stop position (0) – press down the trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger at the same time.

If the engine does not start

If you did not move the Master Control lever from the choke shutter closed position (l) to the starting throttle position (n) quickly enough, the engine may be flooded.

NMove the Master Control lever to stop position (0)

NRemove the spark plug – see "Spark Plug".

NDry the spark plug.

NCrank the engine several times with the starter to clear the combustion chamber.

NRefit the spark plug – see "Spark Plug".

NSet Master Control lever to the starting throttle position (n) – even if the engine is cold.

NPress in button to open the decompression valve.

NNow start the engine.

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Operating Instructions

During break-in period

A factory new machine should not be run at high revs (full throttle off load) for the first three tank fillings. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in period. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during this period. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.

Do not make the mixture leaner to achieve an apparent increase in

power – this could damage the engine – see "Adjusting the Carburetor".

Always disengage chain brake before accelerating the engine.

Running the engine at high revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake).

During Operation

Check chain tension frequently

A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time.

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