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Idle the engine brie
fl
y before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
Figure 24
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operat-
ing position.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment may rotate
when the engine is started!
When the Engine Starts...
■
After the engine starts, allow the en-
gine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes
before operating the unit.
■
After the engine is warm, pick
up the unit and clip on the harness if so
equipped. See page 13.
■
Advancing the throttle makes the cut-
ting attachment turn faster; releasing
the throttle permits the attachment to
stop turning. If the cutting attachment
continues to rotate when the engine
returns to idle, carburetor idle speed
should be adjusted (see the next
page).
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed posi-
tion, the engine may be fl ooded with fuel.
If fl ooding is suspected, move the choke
lever to the open position and repeatedly
pull the recoil starter to remove excess
fuel and start the engine. If the engine still
fails to start, refer to the troubleshooting
section of this manual.
5. When the engine starts, slowly move
the choke lever to the “OPEN” position.
See Figure 23. (If the engine stops af-
ter the initial start, close the choke and
restart.)
Figure 23
Open
Starting the Engine
4. While holding the outer tube
fi
rmly with
one hand, slowly pull the recoil starter
handle until resistance is felt, then pull
quickly to start the engine.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi-
tion (engine ON).
2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen
fl
owing in the transparent return
tube.
3.
(Cold Engine Only)
Set the choke
lever to the CLOSED position.
Make sure the
cutting attach-
ment
is clear of ob-
structions!
Primer Bulb
Return
Tube
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two
position switch mounted on the throttle
housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and
“O” for OFF or STOP.
Figure 19
Figure 21
Figure 20
Figure 22
Closed
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not fl ood the
engine with fuel.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end
of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil
starter to the end of the rope travel can
damage the starter.
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