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GB-12
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Starting and Stopping
Before Starting the Engine
1. Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the Before Operation section of
this manual.
2. Rest the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer on the ground.
3. Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of any broken glass,
nails, wire, rocks or other debris.
4. Keep all bystanders, children and animals away from the working
area.
Cold Starting Procedure
The carburetor on this engine is equipped with a fuel primer and a
choke system.
To start a “cold” engine properly, perform the following procedure:
1. Pump the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing through
the fuel return line to the fuel tank. Flowing fuel should be
almost clear, not foamy or full of bubbles.
2. Turn the choke lever to the Close position
(
)
.
3. With the stop switch “ON”, and the throttle trigger positioned
at Fast-idle position, pull the starter grip
.
After the engine is started, turn the choke lever to the Open
position
(
)
. Then squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
allow it to return to the idle position.
If the engine stops running before you turn the choke lever to
the open position
(
)
:
Go ahead and open the choke, pull the starter grip with the
throttle trigger positioned at Fast-idle position.
Hot Restart
To start the engine that is already warmed up (hot restart).
1. Turn the choke lever to the open position(
), and set the stop
switch to the “ON” position.
2. Leave the throttle trigger in the idle position and pull the starter
grip.
3. If the engine fails to start after three to four pulls, follow the
instructions in the Cold Starting Procedure section above.
If the engine fails to start after you follow the above procedures,
contact an authorized MARUYAMA dealer.
Choke lever
Starter grip
Primer bulb
Fuel return
line
STOP (OFF)
Stop Switch
START( ON)
Fast-idle Position
Idle Position
Fast-idle start Lock
