603GC OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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© 2006 ICS, Blount Inc. P/N 518538 Jul 06
COLD ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Toggle the ignition switch to the "ON" position and pull the choke lever
out.
2. Lock the throttle in the start position by depressing the trigger
(A) and trigger interlock (B) at the same time.
3. Depress and hold throttle lock button (C) while releasing the trigger
and trigger interlock in succession.
. Press decompression valve (D).
5. Open the water valve 1/ turn.
6. Place the 603GC Utility Saw on the ground making sure the chain is
free of any obstructions.
. Place right foot on the base of the rear handle.
8. Place left hand on front handle.
9. With right hand, slowly pull starter handle until the starter pawls
engage.
10. Pull the starter cord (hard, fast, short pulls) until engine fires or "pops"
- should be 1 to pulls.
11. Push the choke lever in.
12. Check decompression valve. Press if necessary.
13. Pull the starter cord until engine starts - should be 1 to 2 pulls.
1. When the engine starts, allow the engine to idle. Pull on the throttle
trigger several times to help warm up the engine.
15. Open the water valve completely.
CAUTION
OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW
Never start the saw without the guide bar, diamond chain and side
cover properly assembled. The clutch may come loose and cause
personal injury.
Always move the saw at least 10 feet (3 m) away from the fueling
area before starting.
Place the saw on clear ground. Ensure that secure footing is
established and diamond chain is not contacting any objects.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
Warm Engine Starting Procedure
1. Use the same procedure as starting cold engine, but
DO NOT pull choke lever out
. If choke is used, the
carburetor will flood with gas.
2. If the engine does not start in 3 hard, fast pulls with the throttle locked, unlock the throttle and pull the
starter cord 3 more times.
Note: To hold the trigger fully open it may be necessary to insert right foot into rear handle opening and
twist.
Figure 1: a-Trigger, b-trigger
interlock, c-throttle lock
C
B
A
Figure 2: Decompression valve
D
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