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MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
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another possibility:
N
Clamp the rear handle between the
knees or thighs
N
Grip the handlebar firmly with the
left hand – thumb wrapped around
the handlebar
N
with the right hand, pull the starter
grip slowly until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull –
simultaneously press down on the
handlebar – do not pull the starter
rope out all the way – risk of
breakage! Do not let the starter grip
snap back – guide it vertically back
into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly
With a new engine, pull the starter rope
several times to prime the fuel line.
when engine begins to fire:
N
press the decompression valve
again
N
Move the Master Control lever (4) to
the
n
position and continue
cranking – once the engine runs,
immediately blip the throttle
trigger (5); the Master Control
lever (4) jumps to run
F
(6), and the
engine begins to idle
NOTICE
The engine must be switched to idle
immediately – otherwise, damage to the
engine housing and chain brake may
occur when the chain brake is locked.
143BA019 KN
143BA020 KN
4
5
6
0
STOP
209BA008 KN