refuelling site before starting engine. DO NOT
SMOKE!
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1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly.
3. Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank.
Avoid spillage.
4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and
inspect the gasket.
5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand
tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
WARNING: Check for fuel leaks, if any are
found, correct before use. Contact a Servicing
Dealer if necessary.
START-UP PROCEDURE
Blower controls – Control handle (Fig.13)
·
To accelerate press throttle trigger (1).
·
To start the engine switch (2) must be set to
"1".
·
If you want to work with the engine at fixed
speed, move lever (3) towards the "+" mark
until obtaining the required engine rpm. To
disable the fixed speed setting, return the
lever to the "-" position.
·
To stop the engine, set switch (2) to "0".
Starting
Before starting the engine:
·
Place the machine on an area of flat ground.
·
Check that the switch (2, Fig.13) is not in
position "0" (off ).
·
Make sure that there is no one near the
machine and/or in front of the blower tube.
Starting a cold engine (engine stopped for
more than 30 minutes)
·
Press the primer bulb (A, Fig.12) fully down,
slowly, 10 times.
·
Lower the choke lever (B, Fig.12) until you
hear a click.
·
Check that the switch (2, Fig.13) is in position
"1" (on).
·
Place your left hand on the engine cowling
and your left foot on the frame to keep the
machine steady.
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·
Use your right hand to pull the handle (4,
Fig.1) until you encounter slight resistance.
Without releasing the rope, pull with a short
sharp gesture. Pulling with insufficient force at
this point may result in flooding of the engine.
·
When you hear the engine fire for the first
time raise the choke lever (B, Fig.12) toward
its vertical position until it clicks into place
(Fig.11).
·
Pull the handle once again to start the engine.
Keep the engine at idle speed for at least one
minute before accelerating to full revs.
Starting with a warm engine
·
Press the primer bulb (A, Fig.12) fully down,
slowly, 10 times.
·
Raise the choke lever (B, Fig.12) until you hear
a click.
·
Check that the switch (2, Fig.13) is in position
"1" (on).
·
Place your left hand on the engine cowling
and your left foot on the frame to keep the
machine steady.
·
Use your right hand to pull the handle (4,
Fig.1) until you encounter slight resistance.
Without releasing the rope, pull with a short
sharp gesture. Pulling with insufficient force at
this point may result in flooding of the engine.
·
Keep the engine at idling speed for at least
one minute before accelerating to full revs.
Procedure in the case of a flooded engine
·
Remove the spark plug (3, Fig.1) using the
supplied wrench, then clean it and dry it.
·
Check that the choke lever B is in its horizontal
position as shown in Fig.11.
·
Pull the starter handle (4, Fig.1) at least 20
times.
·
Fit the spark plug; bring the fixed throttle lever
to the max revs position (4, Fig.13).
·
Start the engine.
If the engine fails to start, proceed as follows:
·
Remove the spark plug using the supplied
wrench, then clean it and dry it.
·
Turn the engine upside down with the spark
plug bore facing downward.
·
Pull the starter handle (4, Fig.1) at least 20
times and check whether fuel drips from the