• Release the throttle control lever rst and then release your hand.
• Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until engagement of the pawls with the ywheel is felt.
• While holding the unit, pull out the starter rope rmly until engine res (indicated by a ‘cough’
from the engine).
• Move the choke lever to the open position.
• Pull the starter rope until the engine starts.
• Pull and release the throttle control lever to return the engine to idle (281MT).
• Allow the engine to warm up before use. When cutting, always use the machine on full throttle.
Hot Engine Starting
Set the ignition switch (d) to the start position “I”.
Pull the starter rope until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 5 pulls, use the cold start procedure.
Overchoking
Should the engine become ooded 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
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