9
6. Stand to the side of the hopper and make sure you have a stable stance and firm
footing.
To start the chipper/shredder:
Turn the fuel lever to the ON position (
Pic.8
)(8.1).
Set the choke lever to the ON position (
Pic.9
)(9.1).
Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the ON position (
Pic.10
)(10.1).
Hold down the engine firmly with one hand on the frame. With the other hand grip the
recoil starter cord handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt indicating that the recoil
starter is engaged. When resistance is felt pull the cord sharply (
Pic.11
). Continue this
procedure until the engine starts.
When the engine has been successfully started and is running smoothly return the choke
lever to the OFF position (
Pic.12
)(12.1).
When the engine is running, the speed can be adjusted by moving the throttle control
lever (
Pic.13
)(13.1) to the high (indicated by a hare), medium or low position (indicated by
a tortoise).
