Mitox 260LX - Stopping the Engine

260LX/UX, 330LX/UX, 430UX, 530 UX
Brushcutter
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Original Instructions Version August 13
Allow the engine to warm up before use. When cutting, always use the Brushcutter on
full throttle.
Hot Engine Starting
• SettheignitionswitchtotheSTART(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closed( )position,thenbacktotheopen() 
position. This will set the throttle to the hot start position.
• Pullthestarterropeuntiltheenginestarts,thensqueezethethrottlebriey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
open ( ) position.
ST
ART
RUN
ONCE RUNNING:
W
A
IT 6-10 SECONDS,
SQUEEZE THROTTLE.
HOT ST
A
RT:
STOP
SWITCH
‘O’
1
2
STOP
3
5
PRIME x7
CHOKE ST
ART PULL UNTIL FIRE
CHOKE RUN PULL TO RUN
COLD
ST
ART:
(e)