18
english / USA
FC 83
: Set the choke lever (8):
For cold start to    g
For warm start to  e 
e e 
e 
(even if engine has been running 
but is still cold)
: Press fuel pump bulb (9) at least five 
times even if bulb is still primed with 
fuel – you have to reach behind the 
filter cover to do this.
: Place the unit on the ground: It must 
rest securely on the engine support 
and the cutting tool deflector.  Check 
that the cutting tool is not touching 
the ground or any other obstacles.
: Make sure you have a firm footing.
: Hold the unit with your left hand and 
press it down firmly – your thumb 
should be under the fan housing.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive 
tube! This could permanently 
damage the drive tube.
: Pull the starter grip slowly with your 
right hand until you feel it engage 
and then give it a brisk strong pull. 
Do not pull out the starter rope all 
the way – it might otherwise break.
: Do not let the starter grip snap back. 
Guide it slowly back into the housing 
so that the starter rope can rewind 
properly.
:
::
: Continue cranking until engine 
runs.
380BA003 KN
8
8
380BA004 KN
9
002BA038 KN002BA040 KN
245BA013 KN