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OPERATION
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 below.
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 23).
Engine is Flooded
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If you did not move the choke lever to warm start, quickly
enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber
is flooded.
• Set the on/off swich to STOP.
• Engage a suitable tool in the spark plug boot (Fig.32).
• Pry off the spark plug boot.
• Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
• Open the throttle wide.
• Pull the starter rope several times to clear the combustion
chamber.
• Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot, press it
down firmly.
• Set the on/off swich to I, the starting position.
• Set the choke lever to warm start – even if engine is cold.
• Now start the engine.
Stopping The Engine
Release the throttle trigger (D, Fig.33) and let the engine return
to idle.
To stop the engine, move the on/off switch (B) to the " STOP "
position. Do not put the earth auger on the ground when the bit
is still moving.
In the event that the " STOP " position of the switch will not
function, pull the choke lever in CLOSE position (refer to Fig.30)
to stop the engine.
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Pre-operation checking
WARNING: THE EARTH AUGER SHOULD NEVER
MOVE AT IDLE. Turn the idle speed screw "T"
counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop
the bit, or contact a Servicing Dealer for adjustment
and discontinue use until the repair is made.
Serious personal injury may result from the bit
moving at idle.