Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Hold the unit
firmly...
After engine starts, move
choke to OPEN position
Open
Closed
Move the choke lever to the
CLOSED position
Slide ignition to ON
Primer Bulb
Return Tube
ON
Press primer bulb...
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Starting the Engine
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.
Slide the ignition switch to the “I”
1.
position.
Press the primer bulb until fuel can
2.
be seen flowing in the transparent
return tube.
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
3.
position if engine is cold.
While holding the outer tube firmly
4.
with left hand. Use your other hand
to slowly pull the recoil starter handle
until resistance is felt, then pull quickly
to start the engine.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from
the operating position.
When the engine starts, slowly move
5.
the choke lever to the “OPEN” position.
If the engine stops after the initial start,
close the choke and restart.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly press-
ing the primer bulb will not flood 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.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment may
rotate when the engine is started!
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed
position, the engine may be flooded with
fuel. If flooding is suspected, see the sec-
tion “Starting a Flooded Engine” for more
information
After the engine starts, allow the engine
■
to warm up at idle for 2 or 3 minutes
before operating the machine.
Advancing the throttle makes the cut-
■
ting attachment rotate faster; releasing
the throttle makes the attachment stop
running. If the cutting attachment con-
tinues to rotate refer to “Engine Idle
Adjustment” for engine idle adjust-
ment procedures.
When the engine starts
After the engine is warm, pick up the
■
unit and clip on the strap or harness if
so equipped. See the section “Opera-
tion: Shoulder Strap” for instructions.
Starting a warm engine involves all of the
steps of starting a cold engine, EXCEPT:
Starting a warm engine
Do not press the primer bulb.
■
The choke should be in the OPEN (
■
)
position.
If the engine does not start, follow the cold
engine starting procedure.
WARNING!
Keep all parts of your body
away from the rotating cutting attach-
ment and hot surfaces.
WARNING!
Never start the engine without
the tool assembly and cutting attach-
ments installed to the engine. Failure
to do so could damage the engine and
increase unexpected risk to the opera-
tor and any bystander.
