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Engine operation
Engine operation
Starting the engine
Starting a cold engine
Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for
starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold
the unit firmly.
1.
Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Slide Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button back to idle posi-
tion (first detent away from stop position).
2.
Choke
Move choke lever to
position.
3.
Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line.
4.
Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle until engine fires, or maximum 5
pulls.
5.
Choke
Move choke lever to
position and if necessary, restart en-
gine.
WARNING
When starting the engine, observe the precautions described from Page 4 in the section "For safe use of your prod-
uct" to ensure that you operate the product correctly.
Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
NOTE
Pull out the starter grip gently at first, and then more rapidly. Do not pull the starter rope out to more than 2/3 of its length.
Do not let go of the starter grip as it returns.
To start the engine, return the choke knob when you hear the first explosion-like sound and pull on the starter grip again. Be
careful not to miss the first explosion-like sound.
1. Throttle Position / Stop
Switch Button
1. Choke
2. Purge bulb
1. Recoil starter handle
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2-5.
NOTE
Allow engine to warm up before use.