(2) Primer bulb:
Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel
begins to fill the diaphragm (about 6 times). The
diaphragm need not be completely filled.
(3) Starting
Hold the body of the machine on the ground using
your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip
the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your
right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter
pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the
cord. Never twist the starter cord around your hand.
(4, 5)
Push the choke control back to its original position
as soon as the engine fires, and continue trying to
start until the engine starts.
CAUTION! When the choke control is pushed back
to its original position, the engine runs at a
heightened speed, the so called start throttle
position, and the blades then move. Start throttle
position is released by throttling using the throttle
lever.
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way
out and do not let go of the starter handle when the
cord is fully extended. This can damage the
machine.
Warm engine
Hold the body of the machine on the ground using
your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip
the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your
right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter
pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the
cord. Never twist the starter cord around your hand.
Stopping
The engine is switched off by moving the stop
switch to the stop position.