Breaking-In The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Efco PTX 2710 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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OPERATION

Breaking-in the Engine

The engine reaches the maximum power after 5-8 hours of activity.
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During this period of breaking-in do not make the machine function
idly at full throttle, to avoid excessive functioning stress.
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Difficult Starting (or starting a flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started
after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by
following the warm engine starting procedure listed above.
Ensure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting could
require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on
how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (page 30).
Engine is Flooded
• Engage a suitable tool in the spark plug boot.
• Pry off the spark plug boot.
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• Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
• Open the throttle wide.
• Pull the starter rope several times to clear the combustion
• Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot, press it
• Set the choke lever to OPEN position – even if engine is cold.
• Now start the engine.

Stopping The Engine

Set the throttle lever to idle position (E, Fig.51) and wait a few
seconds to let the engine cool off.
Turn off the engine, pushing the STOP button (H).
Pre-operation checking
A damaged clutch may cause a cutting attachment to rotate at idle
speed and increase the risk of personal injury from loss of control
and from contact with the cutting tool.
CAUTION! – During the breakingin period do not
vary the carburetion to obtain a presumed power
increment; the engine can be damaged.
chamber.
down firmly.
WA R N I N G : T H E C U T T I N G ATTACHMENT
SHOULD NEVER TURN AT IDLE. Turn the idle speed
screw "T" counter-clockwise to reduce the idle RPM,
or contact a Servicing Dealer for adjustment and
discontinue use until the repair is made. Serious
personal injury may result from the cutting
attachment turning at idle.