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10 Starting and Stopping the Engine
► Turn the tank cap clockwise and tighten it down firmly by
hand.
The fuel tank is closed.
10.1 Selecting the Correct Starting Procedure
When must the engine be prepared for starting?
The engine must be prepared for starting if one of the
following conditions apply:
– The engine is at ambient temperature.
– The engine stopped when accelerated for the first time.
– The engine stopped because the fuel tank was empty.
► Prepare engine for start and then start the engine.
When can the engine be started without preparation?
The engine can be started without preparation if it has been
running for at least 1 minute and only shut down for a short
work break.
► Start the engine.
10.2 Preparing Engine for Start
► Select the correct starting procedure.
► Stand the trimmer on a level surface.
► Straighten out the flexible drive tube and place it on the
ground. Make sure the cutting attachment is not touching
the ground or other objects.
► Remove the transport guard.
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (1) at least five times.
► Move the choke lever (2) to position
.
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout (4) and hold it
there.
► Pull the throttle trigger (5) and hold it there.
► Move the slide control (3) to position
and hold
it there.
► Release the throttle trigger (5) and lockout lever (4).
The slide control (3) engages in position
.
► Press the trimmer down on the ground with your left hand
on the powerhead and step on the carrying frame with
your left foot.
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you
feel it engage.
► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the starter rope to
rewind several times until the engine fires and stops.
10 Starting and Stopping the Engine
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