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Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a
two position switch mounted on the
throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or
START and “O” for OFF or STOP.
1. Slide the ON-OFF switch to the “I”
position (engine ON).
Throttle
Lock Button
On-Off Switch
Lock Lever
Throttle Lever
Throttle
Lock Button
Lock Lever
On-Off
Switch
Throttle
Lever
2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can
be seen flowing in the transparent
overflow pipe.
Figure 16
Figure 17
Primer Bulb Overflow Pipe
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not
flood the engine with fuel.
3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
( ) position if engine is cold.
Closed
Figure 18
4. Depressing the lock lever, pull the
throttle lever fully and depress
the throttle lock button. While
depressing the throttle lock
button, release the throttle lever
and the lock lever. Now the throttle
stays at fast-idle (starting speed).
5. While holding the outer pipe
firmly with one hand, slowly pull
the recoil starter handle until
resistance is felt, then pull quickly
to start the engine.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to
the end of the rope travel. Pulling
the recoil starter to the end of
the rope travel can damage the
starter.
Make sure the
cutting head
is clear of
obstructions!
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