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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Starting The Engine
Cold Start
1.
Set the machine down on a hard, level surface.
2.
Press the fuel pump primer 10 times
(This is found under the air filter housing - see Fig. 1).
3.
Ensure the ‘STOP SWITCH’ is set to the ‘ON’ position (slide towards the engine) as
shown in Fig. 2.
4.
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position (see Fig. 4).
5.
Pull out the starter cord until you feel it start to resist. Then tug sharply on the starter
cord 2 or 3 times or until the engine trys to start.
* The engine may start or run for a short period set on CLOSED. Choke can be set to OPEN
while the engine is running.
- Now, set the choke lever to the OPEN position (see Fig. 5).
- If required, tug sharply on the starter cord 2 or 3 times or until the engine starts.
* * In cold conditions, the engine may require 5-10 seconds running at idle.
Slight intermittent pulling of the trigger may assist during engine warm-up.
- If the engine fails to start, repeat the process from step (3)
Note:
Adjustment of the choke lever between OPEN and CLOSED position may be required
during engine warm-up. Engine warmup may take several minutes until the engine is
running hot and engine speed is stable.
If the engine slows down or stops, adjusting the choke lever towards the CLOSED position
may be required during warm-up. Return the choke lever to the OPEN position, before
proceeding with operating the machine.
Hot Start
1.
Set the machine down on a hard, level surface.
2.
Ensure the ‘STOP SWITCH’ is set to the ‘ON’ position (slide back towards the engine)
as shown in Fig. 2.
3.
Secure the throttle lever as follows (see Fig. 3).
- Press throttle release (1) - Press throttle lever (2)
- Let go of the throttle release & throttle lever.
4.
Set the choke lever to the OPEN position (see Fig. 5).
5.
Pull out the starter cord until you feel it start to resist. Then tug sharply on the starter cord
2 or 3 times or until the engine starts.
- If the engine fails to start, retry the “COLD” start Procedure or refer to the trouble-
shooting section.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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