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Owner’s Manual
AST-210,AST-5000
Starting (Fig. 2-2, 2B)
CAUTION!
Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not touch anything.
The battery is not fully charged at the factory. It is necessary to charge it fully
before operation. Please follow "Charging Procedures".
1 .Depress the priming bulb (3) several times until fuel flows through the bulb or
return pipe.
2. Depress the fuel injection button (4) once which transfers fuel from the
carburetor to the combustion chamber. (AST-250) (Fig. 2-2)
CAUTION!
Do not depress the "Start Button" for more than 10 seconds continuously, as this may cause premature power drainage
of the batteries.
NOTE!
When the engine is warm it is not necessary to depress the priming bulb or the fuel injection button when starting. If this
is done, the engine may become flooded and hard to start.
3. Make sure throttle trigger is not locked. Do not use throttle lock (3).
4. Lift up start control lever (1) to vertical or start position. Do not push it further or the lever may break. (AST-210) (Fig.
2-2C)
5. Turn the switch to the "ON"(1) position and depress the start button (2) until the engine starts. Warm the engine by
running at idle speed for 2 to 3 minutes. (Fig. 2-2B)
