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 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 20).
Engine is Flooded
• Set the on/off switch to STOP.
• Engage a suitable tool in the spark plug
boot.
• 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 –
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.
OPERATION
Stopping The Engine
Release the throttle trigger (15, Fig. 1) and
let the engine return to idle.
To stop the engine, push the switch (14). Do
not put the power unit on the ground when
the cutting attachment is still moving.
In the event that of the switch will not
function, pull the choke lever in the CLOSE
position (A, Fig. 8) to stop the engine.
Pre-operation checking
WARNING:
ATTACHMENT SHOULD NEVER
TURN AT IDLE. Turn the idle speed
screw "T" counter-clockwise to
reduce the idle RPM, or contact
a Servicing Dealer for adjustment
and discontinue use until the
repair is made.
Serious
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.
THE
CUTTING
personal
injury
en
may
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