
19
SP 81
English
When engine begins to fire
:
Set the choke lever to
e
:
Continue cranking.
As soon as engine runs
:
Blip the throttle trigger so that the
slide control moves to the normal
run position
#
and the engine settles
down to idle speed.
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted – the rakes must
not run when the engine is idling.
The rakes run when the control
handle is in the
starting throttle
position
with the throttle trigger
released.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Alternative method of starting:
:
Make sure you have a firm footing.
:
Hold the powerhead securely with
your left hand on the fan housing –
your thumb should be under the fan
housing.
:
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 starter rope to full
length – it might break.
:
Do not let the starter grip snap back
– guide it slowly into the housing so
that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
:
Continue cranking.
:
When engine begins to fire, follow
procedure described under
“When
engine begins to fire”
To shut down the engine
:
Move the slide control in direction of
arrow (
h
) to
STOP
-
O
.
At very low outside temperatures
As soon as the engine runs:
:
Blip the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting throttle position –
the slide control moves to the run
position
#
and the engine settles
down to idle speed.
:
Open the throttle slightly and allow
engine to warm up for a brief period.
If the engine does not start
Choke lever
If you did not move the choke lever to
e
quickly enough after the engine
began to fire, the combustion chamber is
flooded.
:
Set the choke lever to
e
:
Set the slide control, interlock lever
and the throttle trigger to the
starting throttle position
.
:
Start the engine by pulling the
starter rope firmly. 10 to 20 pulls
may be necessary.
413BA021 KN