CO/Tech LBC 36 - Engine Starting Procedures

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Starting the engine
Note: Beforestarting thetrimmer, make sure that you have read theentire instruction manual and understood all
thesafety instructions and warnings. Makesure that you understand how thetrimmer works and know how to
use all thecontrols.
Running in the engine
A new engine should be “run in” by using it at low speed and with low resistance for thefirst few hours. Thiswill
help all themoving parts of theengine to loosen up and mate together better and will ultimately lengthen
theuseful life of theengine. After it has been run in, theengine will provide maximum performance and can be
operated at full load. However, theengine should only be operated at full throttle for short periods.
Cold engine
1. Press thepriming bulb repeatedly until fuel runs
back down theclear return tube.
2. Move thechoke lever to theclosed position
(upwards).
3. Set theignition switch to ON (I).
4. Lay thetrimmer on theground so that it is supported by thefuel tank and debris shield. Makesure that
thetrimmer head or brush cutter blade is clear of theground and will not contact anything when thetrimmer
is switched on. Note: Neverstart thetrimmer when it is hanging by theharness or if you are holding it in
such away that you might lose control of thetrimmer when it is started.
5. With your left hand, grip thetrimmer just in front of theengine.
6. Gently pull thestarter handle until you feel some resistance. Onceresistance has been met, finish by
pulling thestarting handle with aquick and powerful motion.
7. Gradually lower thechoke lever as theengine warms up. Lettheengine warm up for afew minutes
after it has been started fromcold.
8. When theengine has warmed up sufficiently that it idles smoothly, it is ready foruse.
Note: Thetrimmer head/brush cutter blade should not rotate when theengine is idling. Ifthetrimmer
head/brush cutter blade rotates with theengine idling, theidling speed needs adjusting, refer to
theCare,maintenance and storage - Idle speed adjustment section below.
Warm engine
1. Check that thechoke is completely open.
2. Set theignition switch to ON (I).
3. Lay thetrimmer on theground so that it is supported by thefuel tank and debris shield. Makesure
that thetrimmer head or brush cutter blade are clear of theground and will not contact anything when
thetrimmer is switched on. Note: Neverstart thetrimmer when it is hanging by theharness or if you are
holding it in such away that you might lose control of thetrimmer when it is started.
4. With your left hand, grip thetrimmer just in front of theengine.
5. Gently pull thestarter handle until you feel some resistance. Onceresistance has been met, finish by pulling
thestarting handle with aquick and powerful motion.