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Starting the Engine
Primer Bulb
Return
Tube
While holding the outer tube firmly
with one hand, slowly pull the recoil
starter handle until resistance is felt,
then pull quickly to start the engine.
4.
Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube.
2.
Make sure the
cutting attachment is
clear of obstructions!
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.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly press-
ing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.
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.
Slide the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
1.
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold.
3.
Throttle
Lever
Ignition
Switch
Closed
When the Engine Starts...
After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3
minutes before operating the unit.
After the engine is warm, pick up the
unit and clip on the shoulder strap if so
equipped.
Advancing the throttle makes the
cutting attachment turn faster;
releasing the throttle permits the
attachment to stop turning. If the
cutting attachment continues to
rotate when the engine returns to
idle, carburetor idle speed should be
adjusted (see “Adjusting The Engine
Idle” on the next page).
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WARNING!
The cutting blades may move
when the engine is started. Keep
away from the cutter assembly while
starting the engine.
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed
position, the engine may be flooded
with fuel. If flooding is suspected, move
the choke lever to the open position
and repeatedly pull the recoil starter to
remove excess fuel and start the engine.
If the engine still fails to start, refer to the
troubleshooting section of this manual.
Open
WARNING!
Never start the engine from
the operating position.
When the engine starts, slowly move
the choke lever to the “OPEN” posi-
tion. (If the engine stops after the initial
start, close the choke and restart.)
5.