Operation
Keep clear of the blades as they may start moving when 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 at, rm surface. Keep the cutter head o the ground and clear of surrounding
objects as they may start moving upon starting of the engine.
Fig 1 - Push the air purge bulb (a) until fuel Fig 2 - Move the choke lever (c) to the closed
is visible in the clear return fuel line (b). position.
Set the ignition switch (d) to the START
(I) position.
281MT only, hold the safety lever (e) down
and squeeze the throttle control lever (f),
push down the fast idle control (g).
START
STOP
(a) (b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f )
(g)