Operation
Keep clear of the cutter head as it may start moving when the engine starts.
Starting the Engine
CAUTION do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when
the cord is extended, this can damage the starter mechanism.
Cold Engine Starting
Rest the unit on a flat, firm surface. Keep the cutting head o the ground and clear of surrounding
objects as it may start moving when starting the engine. Set the throttle to “fast idle” as follows
(1) Depress and hold the safety lock lever. (2) Squeeze and hold the throttle lever. (3) Depress the
throttle lock button (Fig 3 -e). (4) While holding down the throttle lock button, release the throttle
lever and safety lock lever. (5) Release the throttle lock button.
Fig 4 - While holding the unit, pull out
the starter rope firmly until engine fires
(indicated by a ‘cough’ from the engine).
Fig 2 - Move the choke lever (c) to the
closed ( ) position.
Fig 1 - Push the air purge bulb (a) until
fuel is visible in the clear return fuel
line (b)
(a)
(b)
(c)
Fig 3 - Set the ignition switch (d) to the
STRT (I) position. (e) is the throttle lock
button.
(d)
(e)
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