Starting the Engine
While holding the outer tube firmly
5.
with left hand. Use your other hand
to slowly pull the recoil starter handle
until resistance is felt, then pull quickly
to start 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.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly press-
ing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.
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.
ON
Slide the ignition switch to the “ON”
1.
position.
Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”:
2.
Squeeze the throttle lever toward
a.
the handgrip on the shaft tube.
Depress and hold the throttle lock
b.
button.
While depressing the throttle lock
c.
button, release the throttle lever.
Press the primer bulb until fuel can
3.
be seen flowing in the transparent
return tube.
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
4.
position if engine is cold.
Throttle Lock
Button
Primer Bulb
Return Tube
Closed
Open
Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Hold
the unit
firmly...
WARNING!
Never start the engine from
the operating position.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment may
rotate when the engine is started!
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed posi-
tion, the engine may be flooded with fuel.
If flooding is suspected, move the choke
lever to the open position and repeatedly
pull the recoil starter to remove excess
fuel and start the engine. If the engine still
fails to start, refer to the troubleshooting
section of this manual.
When the engine starts, slowly move
6.
the choke lever to the “OPEN” posi-
tion. (If the engine stops after the initial
start, close the choke and restart.)
Operating the throttle will automati-
7.
cally disengage the fast idle setting.
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