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4.4- Starting the engine
1. Open Fuel Valve lever to “ON” position
2. Completely close Choke Lever (turn to left)
3. Turn the Engine Switch ON position “1”
4. Operate the starter grip.
Pull the starter grip rope lightly until you feel a
resistance, then pull briskly until engine starts.
Return the starter rope gently.
Repeat operation if necessary, and until engine
starts.
Tips: Do not pull starter grip rope over its full
length. Return starter rope gently so as not to
damage the recoil starter.
5. Open the Choke Lever (turn to right)
Remarks:
- Hold the engine firmly with your left hand, then pull out the starter handle with your right hand,
gently in the beginning until you feel the resistance, and then pull it out rapidly.
- Please do not pull out all the starting rope and do not release it rapidly to make the rope withdraw
after it was pulled out. Doing so will damage and/or breakdown the starter.
- If you restart the engine after it is stopped, please set the throttle to the “OFF” position.
Troubleshooting:
- If after three or four attempts, the engine still does not start, excessive fuel may have drowned the
spark plug. You can try to start without the choke, or disassemble the spark plug to dry the electrode
which may be submerged in fuel.
- If the electrode is dry upon dismantling (lack of gasoline), close the fuel cock, and then check the
sediment cup located under the carburetor.
Remove impurities and then check the gasoline flow by opening the fuel cock and assemble the cup,
paying attention to the condition of the seal
After the engine is started, turn on the choke throttle gradually and withdraw the throttle switch.
Leave the engine running for 1-2 minutes at low speed to heat the engine.
