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OPERATION
During this period of breaking-in do not make the machine
function idly at full throttle, to avoid excessive functioning stress.
CAUTION! – During the breaking-in period do not
vary the carburetion to obtain a presumed power
increment; the engine can be damaged.
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
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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 31).
Engine is Flooded
• Set the on/off switch to STOP.
• Unscrew the screw on the cover (1, Fig. 45).
• Remove the cover (2).
• Engage a suitable tool in the spark plug boot (3, Fig. 46).
• Pry off the spark plug boot.
• Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
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• 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 – reassemble the other parts.
• Set the on/off switch to I, the starting position.
• Set the choke lever to OPEN position – even if engine is cold.
• Now start the engine.
Stopping The Engine
Release the throttle trigger (C, Fig. 47) and let the engine return
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to idle.
To stop the engine, move the on/off switch (B) to the " STOP "
position. Do not put the brush cutter on the ground when the
cutting attachment is still moving.
In the event that the " STOP " position of the switch will not
function, pull the choke lever in the CLOSE position (Fig. 42, page
19) to stop the engine.
Pre-operation checking
WARNING: THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHOULD
NEVER TURN AT IDLE. Turn the idle speed screw "T"
counter-clockwise to reduce the idle RPM, or contact
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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.
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.