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8.1.2
If the engine is cold
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► Turn the choke knob to
g
.
If the engine is warm
► Turn the choke knob to
e
.
► Also use this setting if the engine has been
running but is still cold.
8.2
Cranking
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► Place the unit securely on the ground and
make sure that bystanders are well clear of
the nozzle outlet.
► Make sure you have a firm footing: Hold the
unit with your left hand on the housing and put
one foot against the base plate to prevent it
slipping.
► Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
► Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it
engage and then give it a brisk strong pull.
NOTICE
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.
When engine begins to fire
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If the engine is cold:
► Move the choke knob to
e
and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
If the engine is warm:
► continue cranking until the engine runs.
8 Starting / Stopping the Engine
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