llow the engine to warm up before use. When cutting, always use the grass trimmer on
full throttle.
Hot Engine Starting
• Set the ignition switch to the STRT ( I ) position.
• Check the clear return fuel line. If the line is empty, push the air purge bulb until fuel is
visible in the clear return fuel line.
• Move the choke lever to the STRT( ) position, then back to the RUN ( )
position. This will set the throttle to the hot start position.
• Pull the starter rope until the engine starts, then squeeze the throttle briefly to release
the fast idle control and return the engine to idle.
• If the engine does not start after 5 pulls, use the Cold Start procedure.
Overchoking
Should the engine become flooded due to overchoking, turn the ignition switch o, unscrew the
spark plug, wipe it dry or replace.
Stopping the Engine
Set the engine to idling by releasing the throttle lever.
Set the ignition switch to the o position ‘’O’’ (STOP).
If the engine fails to stop, set the choke lever to the closed position to stall the engine; do not use
the machine until the ignition switch is repaired.
NOTE
Fig 6 - Pull the starter rope until the engine
starts, then squeeze the throttle briefly to
release the fast idle control and return the
engine to idle.
Fig 5 - Move the choke lever (e) to the
RUN ( ) position.