6. If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine,
gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
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 for 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 maximum
speed when the throttle is in the full throttle position. If the engine starts, with the
throttle in the full throttle position, the cutter blade can move at maximum 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 33 and start the engine
with the choke lever in the OPEN position.
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OPEN
OPEN
CHOKE LEVER