680ES OPERATOR MANUAL
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change without notice. REV071315 F/N 577451
Operation
WARM ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Move the multi-function lever to the middle position. If the multi-function lever
is in the upper-most position on a warm engine, the carburetor will flood with
gas. If this occurs, see troubleshooting section .
2. Open the water valve 1/4 turn.
3. Place foot on base of rear handle, and place one hand of front handle.
4. With opposite hand, slowly pull starter handle until you feel the starter pawls
engage.
5. Pull the starter cord (hard, fast, short pulls) until engine starts .
6.
Allow the engine to idle briefly, then pull throttle trigger several times to help
warm up the engine.
7. Open the water valve completely.