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STARTING THE ENGINE
5
TENSION THE RECOIL
4
SWITCH ON
Enable power to the spark plug by placing the on/
off switch to position “I”
“I” has to be in downward position.
Place the unit on the ground and using your left
foot to secure the shaft to the ground while using
your right hand to pull the recoil starter handle
outwards until tension is felt.
NOTE:
Over-choking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to
start after several attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug and
dry it.
STARTING THE ENGINE
6
START THE ENGINE (COLD START)
6
START THE ENGINE (WARM START)
B
A
Make sure that the choke is
CLOSED
1. Pull the recoil starter twice in quick
succession.
2. Proceed to Step 6B and follow instructions for
warm start.
1. Make sure that the choke is
OPEN
2. Pull the recoil starter in quick succession until
the engine starts.
WARNING!
Do not pull the starter cord to the end and avoid releasing the handle while fully extended.
Both of the above can cause premature damage to the mechanism.
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