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Starting and Stopping
Starting and Stopping
Before Starting the Engine
1. Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the Before Operation section
of this manual.
2. Rest the Multi-cutter on the ground.
3. Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of any broken glass,
nails, wire, rocks or other debris.
4. Keep all bystanders, children and animals away from the
working area.
Cold Starting Procedure
The carburetor on this engine is equipped with a fuel primer and
a choke system.
To start a “cold” engine properly, perform the following procedure:
1. Pump the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing through
the fuel return line to the fuel tank. Flowing fuel should be
almost clear, not foamy or full of bubbles.
2. Turn the choke lever to the Close “
” position.
3. With the stop switch “ON” , and the throttle trigger positioned at
Fast-idle start position, pull the starter grip. After the engine is
started, turn the choke lever to the Open “
” position. Then
squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow it to return to
the idle position.
If the engine stops running before you turn the choke lever to the
open position :
Go ahead and open the choke, pull the starter grip with the throttle
trigger positioned at Fast-idle start position.
Hot Restart
To start the engine that is already warmed up (hot restart).
1. Turn the choke lever to the open position, and set the stop switch to the “ON” position.
2. Leave the throttle trigger in the idle position and pull the starter grip.
3. If the engine fails to start after three to four pulls, follow the instructions in the Cold Starting Procedure
section above.
If the engine fails to start after you follow the above procedures, contact an authorized MARUYAMA
dealer.
To Stop the Engine
1. Release the throttle trigger.
2. Slide the stop switch to “STOP” position.
STOP(OFF)
Stop switch
START(ON)
Fast-idle start
position
Idle position
Fast-idle start lock
Primer Bulb
Fuel Return
Line
Starter grip
Choke lever
Close
Open
Choke lever
