9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not attempt to start this machine until you have
read and understood all the safety instructions.
9.1 STARTING THE ENGINE –
FIGS. 4 - 6
Note: Ensure that the lanyard kill switch
(12)
is
connected.
Switch the engine switch
(10)
to on.
Cold starts – close the choke to restrict the amount
of air entering the engine. Slide the choke lever
(4)
to the OFF position.
Warm starts – open the choke to increase the
amount of air entering the engine. Slide the choke
lever
(4)
to the ON position.
– Prime the engine with fuel. Press the fuel primer
(2)
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
(7)
.
– 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, pull throttle lever
(9)
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 fills [bedding in period],
running the engine in the very high rev. range must
– 12 –
5
FIG.
4
FIG.
6
FIG.
(10)
(9)
(4)
(2)
