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■ STARTING ENGINE
• Keep the blades clear of the
surrounding as they will start moving
upon starting of the engine.
1. When first starting up after putting fuel into
the machine, push the priming pump until
fuel runs out in the clear tube. Then close
the choke. Choking may not be necessary
when re-starting right after stopping the
engine.
2. Pull the throttle lever and push the lock
button to set the lever in the START
position.
3. [CHT2300B/CHT2300L only]
Slide the ignition switch to the engine side
to set it in the ON position.
4. Rest the unit on a flat firm place. While
holding the unit with your left hand on the
starter housing, pull the starter knob
quickly.
WARNING
Operation
• Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning
it by releasing the knob. Such actions can
cause starter failures.
5. When the engine has started, gradually
open the choke.
6. Al lo w the engine to warm up for a half
minute before starting operation.
• If the engine won't start after several
attempts, open the choke and repeat
pulling the rope or remove the spark plug
and dry it.
■ STOPPING ENGINE
1. Release the throttle lever and run the
engine at idling speed for a half minute.
2. Stop the engine by the stop switch.
[HT2300A/HT2300L] Press on the stop
button until the engine stops completely.
[CHT2300B/CHT2300L] Shift the ignition
switch to the STOP position.
• Except for an emergency, avoid stopping
the engine while running it at high speed.
NOTE
NOTE
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