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N Dry the spark plug.
N Open the throttle wide.
N Crank the engine several times with 
the starter to clear the combustion 
chamber.
N Refit the spark plug – see "Spark 
Plug".
N Move the slide control to START.
N Set the choke knob to e – even if 
the engine is cold.
N Start the engine.
Throttle cable adjustment
N Check adjustment of throttle cable – 
see chapter on "Adjusting the 
Throttle Cable".
Fuel tank run until completely dry
N After refueling, press the fuel pump 
bulb at least five times – even if the 
bulb is filled with fuel.
N Set the choke knob according to 
engine temperature.
N Start the engine.
During break-in period
A factory-new machine should not be 
run at high revs (full throttle off load) for 
the first three tank fillings. This avoids 
unnecessary high loads during the 
break-in period. As all moving parts 
have to bed in during the break-in 
period, the frictional resistances in the 
engine are greater during this period. 
The engine develops its maximum 
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
During Operation
After a long period of full throttle 
operation, allow the engine to run for a 
short while at idle speed so that engine 
heat can be dissipated by the flow of 
cooling air. This protects engine-
mounted components (ignition, 
carburetor) from thermal overload.
After Finishing Work
Storing for a short period: Wait for the 
engine to cool down. Empty the fuel tank 
and keep the machine in a dry place, 
well away from sources of ignition, until 
you need it again. For longer out-of-
service periods – see "Storing the 
Machine".
If there is a noticeable loss of engine 
power
N Turn the choke knob to g.
N Press in the tab (1) and remove the 
filter cover (2). 
N Clean away loose dirt from around 
the filter (3) and inside the filter 
cover.
N Remove and check the filter 
element – replace it if is dirty or 
damaged.
N Install the filter element in the filter 
cover.
N Refit the filter cover.
Operating Instructions Cleaning the Air Filter