5. If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position to stat
the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine
warms up.
CHOKE LEVER
Hot Restart
If the engine is operated at higher ambient temperatures then turned
off and allowed to sit for a short time, it may not restart on the first
pull.
If necessary, use the following procedure:
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION
Turn the engine switch to the OFF position before performing the
following procedure. This will prevent the engine from starting and
running at fast speed when the throttle is in the full throttle position. If
the engine starts, with the throttle in the full throttle position, the
blower can move at the fast speed. This may result in personal injury.
1. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
2. Move the choke lever to the OPEN position.
3. Hold the throttle lever in the full throttle position (FAST).
4. Pull the starter grip 3 to 5 times.
5. Follow the STARTING THE ENGINE procedure on page 26 and start
the engine with the choke lever in the OPEN position.
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