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Control Positions
1. Move the ignition stop switch rearward to
the “I” or START position.
2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle” posi-
tion as in Step 2, previous page.
3. Move the choke lever
back
(rearward)
to the “open” position.
Start the Engine
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be easily dam-
aged by abuse.
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Always engage the starter before at-
tempting to crank the engine.
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Never pull the starter cord to its full
length.
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Always rewind the starter cord slowly.
1. Place the machine on the ground. Grip the
engine cover with your left hand and the
starter handle with your right hand.
2. Pull the starter handle slowly toward you
until you feel the starter mechanism
engage.
3. Start the trimmer by pulling the starting
handle rapidly outward.
When the engine starts or fires...
1. Open the choke by moving the choke
lever
backward
(toward the fuel tank).
2. If the engine does not continue to run,
repeat the appropriate starting proce-
dures for a cold or warm engine.
3. When the engine starts, clear excess fuel
from the combustion chamber by accel-
erating the engine several times with the
throttle lever.
4. Operating the throttle will automatically
disengage the fast idle setting.
If the engine does not start
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Repeat the appropriate starting procedure
for a cold or warm engine.
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If the engine still fails to start, use the pro-
cedures for “Starting a Flooded Engine”.
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, then use
the spark plug wrench to remove the
spark plug (counterclockwise to remove).
3. Set the ignition switch to the “O ” or
STOP position and open the choke. Fully
depress the throttle lever with your left
hand and pull the starter handle rapidly
with your right hand several times to
clear excess fuel from the engine com-
bustion chamber.
Starting a Flooded Engine
4. Replace the spark plug and tighten it
firmly with the spark plug wrench. If a
torque wrench is available, torque the
spark plug to 16.7-18.6 N∙m (170-190
kg-cm).
5. Repeat the starting procedures for a
warm engine.
6. If the engine still fails to start or fire,
refer to the troubleshooting chart at
the end of this manual.
(Warm Engine)
WARNING!
The cutting attachment will
move when the engine ac-
celerates!
CAUTION!
Incorrect spark plug installation can
result in serious engine damage!
WARNING!
Move the ignition switch
forward to the “O” or STOP
position.
WARNING!
Burn danger from hot engine!
Allow engine to cool before
removing spark plug.
2. If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked with
fuel, clean or replace the plug as neces-
sary. For spark plug specifications and
gapping procedure. See Page 13.
Choke Open
Cover
Spark Plug
Lead
Spark Plug
STOP
Position
Choke Open