ENGINE STARTING & STOPPING PROCEDURE
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Place the machine onto a flat, firm surface.
2. Keep the cu
ng head off of the ground and clear of any surrounding objects
3. Move the stop switch to "START" pos
on
4. Give a gentle push on the primer pump repeatedly (7-10
mes) un fuel comes into the primer
pump.
5. Pull the Choke Lever up to close the choke
6. Whilst holding the machine down with your le
hand, away from the engine and pull the engine recoil
starter rope vigorously, un
the engine false starts.
(DO NOT LET THE RECOIL START
ER ROPE RETRACT BY ITSELF, FEED THE ROPE BACK INTO THE HOUSING)
7. Push the choke lever downwards (excessive cranking with choke lever up will cause the engine to
flood, making it difficult to start.)
8. Pull starter handle un
engine starts.
9. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before using.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move the switch to "START" pos
on
2. If the fuel tank was run dry on previous opera
on, follow steps 3-7 of cold start procedure.
3. Whilst holding the machine down with your le
hand, away from the engine and p
ull the engine recoil
starter rope vigorously, un
the engine starts.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move the stop switch to the “STOP” pos
on
MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & STORAGE
WARNING
Improper maintenance & storage of the machine may void your warranty.
Keep the machine clean for be
er and safer performance.
MAINTENANCE
Before each use, check all nuts & bolts to be sure they are sufficiently tened.
We recommend only manufacturer original parts are used when maintaining this machine. Failure to do so
could invalidate your manufacturer’s warranty.
The engine must be switched off, with the spark plug cap removed, before the machine is unassembled,
cleaned, serviced or maintained.
ADJUSTING CARBURETOR
Do not adjust carburetor unless necessary. If you have trouble with the carburetor, see your dealer. Improper
adjustment may cause engine damage and void warranty.
SPARK PLUG
Check the Spark Plug a
every 10-15 hours of use.
Remove the Spark Plug cap
Using the Spark Plug Spanner supplied, remove the Spark Plug by turning it an
-clockwise.
Clean & adjust the electrode gap to 0.6-0.7mm
If the Spark Plug is visibly damaged or worn, replace immediately (See Speci
on for details)
Install the new/cleaned Spark Plug to finger
htness, before fully htening with the spanner.