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5. 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.
After engine starts, move
choke to OPEN position
Open
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.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment may rotate when the engine is started!
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several attempts with the choke in the closed
position, the engine may be ooded with fuel. If ooding 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.
WARNING!
Keep all parts of your body away from the rotating cutting attachment
and hot surfaces.
OFF
Idle the engine briey before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
CAUTION!
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is
stopped or throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the blade
has completely stopped rotating.
Slide ignition to OFF
IMPORTANT!
When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped
before the unit is set down.
Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then
clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine
several times.
3. If the engine still fails to start or re, refer to the troubleshooting ow chart
at the end of this manual.
■ After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3
minutes before operating the unit.
When the Engine Starts...
■ After the engine is warm, pick up
the unit and clip on the shoulder
strap, if so equipped.
Starting the Engine (continued)
■ Squeezing the throttle lever makes the cut-
ting attachment move faster; releasing the
throttle permits the attachment to stop mov-
ing. If the cutting attachment continues to
move when the engine returns to idle, car-
buretor idle speed should be adjusted (see
“Adjusting Engine Idle.”)