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STARTING COLD ENGINE
•
Slide switch to START/RUN position as shown.
•
Push purge bulb 3 or 4 times (or until constant
flow of fuel is visible in fuel return line.)
•
Pull choke knob up to COLD START (Close)
position.
•
Pull recoil starter until the engine fires. Now, push
choke knob to RUN (open) position, and if
necessary, restart the engine again and allow to
warm up for a few minutes before using.
•
After idling, gradually open throttle and cutter blade
will start to operate as the engine attains clutch
engagement speed of 3,500 r/min approximately.
NOTE
Recoil starter : Use short pulls - only 1/2 - 2/3 of
starter rope for starting. Do not let starter rope
snap back in .
Always hold the unit firmly.
STARTING WARM ENGINE
•
When engine is warm, start it by pulling recoil
starter rope with switch positioned at START/RUN.
(Keep choke lever in RUN (open) position)
•
If engine does not start in a few tries, follow same
procedures as starting a cold.
Throttle trigger
Ignition switch
Throttle
control lockout
HOLD THE UNIT FIRMLY.
STOPPING ENGINE
•
Release throttle trigger and allow to run at an idle
speed.
•
Side ignition switch to “STOP” position.
Purge bulb
Fuel return line
COLD START
(Close)
RUN
(Open)
Choke knob
US
METRIC
GAS
OIL
GAS
OIL
GAL.
FL.OZ.
L
mL
1
2.6
4
80
2
5.1
8
160
5
12.8
20
400
Fuel mix chart
(50 : 1)
IMPORTANT
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than
you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety
(90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added.
Stored two-stroke fuel may separata. ALWAYS
shake fuel container thoroughly before each
use.
