Choke closed
Choke open
while starting the engine
after starting the engine
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
When engine is warm / air temperature is high, it can be started without any choke.
However, for cold starts or low ambient temperature, pull the choke lever to CLOSED position before
starts and then pull it back to OPEN position when the engine has been started.
Step 4: Start the engine.
Note: This unit uses recoil start. In order to successfully start the engine, you may perform the following
steps:
a. Grip the starter handle, pull and return the rope gently for 3-4
times to let the engine breath in the fuel mixture from the
carburetor.
b. Pull the rope again in force to start the engine (FIG. 10).
The engine usually starts within three pulls.
FIG. 10
CAUTION!
Please avoid damaging the plastic case of the crankshaft while pulling the rope. Always return the grip
slowly.
Step 5: After the engine starts:
a. Pull the choke lever to OPEN after 20 secs(30 secs during winter).