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10. STARTING THE 2-STROKE MOTOR UNIT
Do not attempt to start this machine until you have
read and understood all the safety instructions.
10.1 STARTING THE ENGINE (FIGS.5 – 7)
Warning! In an emergency, slide the engine stop
switch
forward to kill the engine.
– Slide the engine stop switch
backward.
– Grip the front handle and squeeze and hold the
throttle lock button
whilst at the same time
depressing the throttle safety lever
and
throttle
. When slowly released, the throttle
should be held in its start position by throttle
lock button
.
Cold starts
– close the choke to restrict the amount
of air entering the engine. Slide the choke lever
to the
OFF
position.
Warm starts
– open the choke to increase the
amount of air entering the engine. Slide the choke
lever
to the
ON
position.
– Prime the engine with fuel. Press the fuel primer
3 or 4 times. The primer
and fuel line from the
tank should have fuel present.
Attention! Over priming will cause the engine to
flood with too much fuel. This will engulf the spark
plug and stop the engine from starting. There will
be a stronger smell of fuel when this occurs.
– Grip the neck of the motor unit with your left
hand holding the machine firmly on the ground.
Crouch over the machine while maintaining firm
footing.
Attention! Do not stand or apply any pressure on
to the output shaft.
– With your right hand hold the pull start handle
.
– Make 2 or 3 short, sharp pulls of the starter or
until the engine starts. If the engine does not
start by the fifth crank, move the choke setting.
Warning!
Do not pull the starter rope out fully as it
may break. Do not release the starter rope and allow it to recoil unaided.
– When the engine starts, squeeze throttle lever
to release the 'start' position.
– When the engine has been running for a few minutes open the choke fully.
Attention!
The majority of engines have an initial period in which the internal components
bed themselves in. This engine is no different. During this the first 5 or 6 tank fulls [bedding
in period], running the engine in the very high rev. range must be avoided as the stresses
involved can cause damage to the engine.
FIG.5
FIG.6
FIG.7
