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18
english / USA
FC 83
:
Set the choke lever
(8)
:
For cold start to
g
For warm start to
e
e
e
e
(even if engine has been running
but is still cold)
:
Press fuel pump bulb
(9)
at least five
times even if bulb is still primed with
fuel – you have to reach
behind
the
filter cover to do this.
:
Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and the cutting tool deflector. Check
that the cutting tool is not touching
the ground or any other obstacles.
:
Make sure you have a firm footing.
:
Hold the unit with your left hand and
press it down
firmly
– your thumb
should be under the fan housing.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube! This could permanently
damage the drive tube.
:
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might otherwise break.
:
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
:
:
:
:
Continue cranking until engine
runs.
380BA003 KN
8
8
380BA004 KN
9
002BA038 KN
002BA040 KN
245BA013 KN