the throttle body, typically labeled "I" for START and "0" for STOP
5.2- Cranking the engine
! 1. Never operate the product unless a cutting attachment is installed.
CAUTION
2. The recoil starter can be damaged by abuse.
- Always engage the starter before attempting to crank the engine.
- Never pull the starter cord to its full length.
- Always rewind the starter cord slowly.
! When starting the engine, make sure the cutting attachment is well clear of
WARNING
bystanders, pets or objects. The attachment may rotate during startup.
1. Place the unit firmly on the ground, making sure it is stable and that the cutting attachment is
free and clear of any bystanders or objects.
Hold onto the hand grip on the outer tube with your left hand grasp the starter rope handle with
your right hand. See Fig.10.
2. Pull the starter handle slowly until you feel the starter engage.
3. Then, pull the starter handle quickly to start the engine.
When the engine starts or fires: open the choke by moving the choke lever down.
! The cutting attachment will engage and rotate as the engine starts and accelerates.
WARNING
If the engine did not continue to run, repeat the appropriate cranking procedure
(warm or cold engine).
When the engine starts, clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by revving
the engine several times with the throttle trigger (operating the trigger will
automatically disengage the "fast idle" setting).
5.3- If the engine fails to start
Repeat the appropriate cranking procedure (warm or cold engine).
If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, the engine is likely flooded.
Proceed to the following procedure (see 5.4).
5.4- Starting a flooded engine
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead and then use the spark plug
wrench to remove the spark plug (turn counterclockwise to
remove). See Fig.12.
If the spark plug is fouled or soaked with fuel, clean the plug as
necessary
2. Open the choke and fully depress the throttle trigger with your
left hand, then pull the starter handle rapidly with your right hand
to clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber.
Fig.10
(Fig.11).
Fig.11
Fig.12
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