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Operation
Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the wire is connected to the spark plug
(Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
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Spark plug wire
2. When starting a cold engine, move the throttle lever to
the Choke position (Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1.
Throttle lever
3. Push the primer three times (Fig. 6). Wait about two
seconds between each push.
Note: To start a warm engine, move the throttle level to
the Fast position and press the primer no more than once.
4. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle
(Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1.
Blade control bail
2.
Upper handle
3.
Starter handle
5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull it sharply (Fig. 9). Let the rope return to the
handle slowly.
6. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps 3 through 5.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move throttle lever to the Slow
position (Fig. 8).
2. Release the blade control bail (Fig. 10). Both the
engine and the blade will stop. Contact your
Authorized Service Dealer immediately if they do not.
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Figure 10
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Blade control bail
