BK2651DL
8. Operation
STARTING A COOLED ENGINE
1.Set the ignition switch to the RUN position.
2.Release the throttle lever. This lever cannot be oper- ated unless you hold the grip firmly and push the up- per lever as far as it goes.
(3) (2)
(1) | Ignition switch | (1) |
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(2) STOP |
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(3) RUN |
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(4) Throttle lever |
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(5) | Idling |
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(6) | Fully opened |
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(6)
(4) (5)
3.Fill the carburetor with fuel by using the carburetor starting pump. Repeatedly push and release the pump with the fingers until excess fuel flows out in the clear tube.
NOTE
•The pumping operation is not required when restart- ing the engine immediately after stopping it while fuel remains in the tank.
4. Close the choke lever at the bottom of the air cleaner.
NOTE
•Pull the starter rope while leaving the choke open if you restart the engine immediately after the engine stops.
Choke lever
Primer pump
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5.Place the unit on flat, firm ground. Make sure that the cutting head is clear of everything around it, then pull the starter knob while grasping the main pipe with the left hand and weighing down the frame with the right foot.
IMPORTANT
•Do not pull all the rope at a time or return it by releas- ing the knob. Doing so may cause a starter failure.
6.When the engine starts, open the choke gradually.
7.Allow the engine to warm up at low speed for two to three minutes before starting operation.
IMPORTANT
•Overchoking may make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. If the engine fails to start after several attempts, open the choke and repeatedly pull the rope, or remove the spark plug and dry it before trying again.
STARTING A WARMED ENGINE
You can start a warmed engine while carrying the unit on the back.
1.Set the ignition switch to the RUN position.
2.Release the throttle lever.
3.Set the choke lever to the Open position.
4.Hold the handle firmly with the right hand and keep the cutter head away from surroundings such as the ground.
5.Pull the starter grip with the left hand.
Starter grip
