Maruyama HT230D - Starting and Stopping Procedure; Starting the Engine; To Stop The Engine

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STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE
Before Starting The Engine: Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the BEFORE OPERATION section
of this manual. Rest the Hedge Trimmer on the ground. Make sure that the cutting blades are
clear of branches, shrubs, debris, etc. Keep all bystanders, children and animals away from the
working area.
STARTING THE ENGINE(for the carburetor with primer bulb)
The carburetors on MARUYAMA engines contain a choke system and are designed to start at
IDLE speed.
1. Push and release the fuel primer bulb located on the
bottom of the carburetor until air bubble free fuel is
seen flowing through the clear fuel return hose back to
the fuel tank.
2. Move the choke lever to the closed position “ ”.
When the engine is warm, move the choke lever to the
open position “ ”.
3. Set the engine stop switch to
the “ON ( | )” position. The
throttle trigger positioned at
IDLE.
4. Grasp the starter grip and
slowly pull the starter cord out until you feel some resistance, then pull the cord quickly and
powerfully. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. After the engine is started, move the
choke lever to the open position.
5. After starting, allow the engine to run a few minutes to warm it up before using.
NOTE:
1. Do not pull the starter cord out completely.
2. Do not release the starter cord from the fully extended position.
3. Do not start the engine without rear handle locked. (HT230D-R, HT230DL-R, HT230DS-R,
HT230DLS-R)
To Stop The Engine:
1. Release the throttle trigger.
2. Slide the stop switch to the “STOP ( O )” position.
HT230D, HT230DL, HT230D-R
HT230DL-R, HT230DS, HT230DLS
HT230DS-R, HT230DLS-R
ON ( | )
←→
STOP ( O )
STOP SWITCH STOP SWITCH
STOP ( O )
←→
ON ( | )
HT230, HT230S
HT230L, HT230LS
CHOKE LEVER
PRIMER BULB
PUMP
FUEL-RETURN LINE