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AST-7000

(III. Operating Procedures cont.)

Owner’s Manual

2. Starting Procedure

The AST-7000 battery is not fully charged at the factory. It is necessary to charge it fully before operation. Please follow "Charging Procedures". See Item 5.

1.Depress the priming bulb (3) several times until fuel flows through the bulb into the carburetor. Depress the fuel injection button (4) once which transfers fuel from the carburetor to the combustion chamber.

(See Fig. 9)

NOTE: When the engine is warm it is not necessary to depress the priming

bulb or the fuel injection button when starting. If this is done, the engine may become flooded and hard to start.

2.Turn the switch to the "On" (1 position and depress the start button (2) until the engine starts. Warm the engine by running at idle speed for 2 to 3 minutes. (See Fig. 10)

CAUTION: Do not depress the "Start Button" for more than 10 seconds continuously, as this may cause premature power drainage of the batteries.

3.If the engine does not start:

1.If the engine starts but does not continue to run, repeat steps 1 and 2.

2.If the engine does not f ire, squeeze the throttle lever (3), push the lock button (4), then repeat step 2.

(See Fig. 11 )

CAUTION: With the throttle lock engaged the engine will run at a high enough RPM to turn the cutting attachment.

3.If the starter does not make any noise, repeat the charging procedures. See Item

4.To start the AST-7000 with the recoil starter follow starting procedure number 1 . and turn the switch to the "On" position then pull the recoil starter handle briskly. (See Fig. 12)

4.Stopping the Engine

1.Decrease the engine speed by releasing the throttle lever then turn the On/Off switch to the Off position.

(See Fig. 10)

5.Battery Charging Procedures

The AST-7000 has a self-charging system, however, it may require charging if the unit is stored and the battery output becomes low.

1. Plug the battery charger (2) into a household electrical outlet (1 20v Only) and connect the electrical coupling (3) to the coupling on the top of the throttle lever assembly. (See Fig. 13)

CAUTION:

!Do not leave the charge plugged in for more than 24 hours.

!Do not charge battery when temperature is below 32°F (0°C) or above 113° (45°C). If this is done the battery may not accept a full charge.

NOTE: When completely discharged the battery will take approximately 15 hours to charge.

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