7. Operation
position and pull out the starter rope repeatedly, or try the starting operation again after removing the spark plug and drying the electrode.
1.Open the fuel cock. (OP2)
2.Move the choke lever to the closed position. (OP2)
IMPORTANT
Do not pull out the starter rope up to its end, and do not let the knob jump out of the right hand otherwise it may not return to its original position.
OP2
NOTE
(1)Fuel cock
(2)Close
(3)Open
(4)Choke lever
(5)Close
(6)Open
5.After the engine has started, open the choke gradually.
6.Allow the engine to run for 2 to 3 minutes to warm up.
■STOPPING THE ENGINE
WARNING
• Stop the engine immediately in an emergency. |
• The blade rotates by inertia for a while after the |
engine has stopped. Do not touch the blade until the |
engine has stopped completely. |
• Do not touch the muffler or spark plug with bare |
hands immediately after the engines has stopped. |
Otherwise you may suffer burns because the muffler |
When restarting immediately after stopping the engine, move the choke lever to the open position.
3. Set the throttle lever to the idling position. (OP3)
and spark plug are extremely hot. |
1.Return the throttle lever to the idling position.
2.Push the engine switch button. (OP5)
3.Close the fuel cock.
OP3
NOTE
(1)Idling
(2)Full throttle
OP5
(1) Engine switch button
When restarting immediately after stopping the engine, move the throttle lever to the idling position.
4.Place the machine on a flat and firm place, and make sure to keep the blade clear of everything around it. Then, holding the main pipe with your left hand, put your right foot on the frame, and pull out the starter knob with your right hand quickly. (OP4)
OP4
IMPORTANT
If you stop the engine while keeping the revolution speed high, the engine could become damaged. Return the throttle lever to its original position and reduce the engine speed before stopping the engine except in an emergency.
■EQUIPPING THE SHOULDER STRAP (OP6)
1.Hold the main pipe with your right hand. Hang the left strap on your left shoulder.
2.Change your hand to hold the main pipe with your left hand. Hang the right strap on your right shoulder.
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