4. Pull the choke knob to the extended position. This
makes the choke valve closed and sets the throttle
trigger to the start position .
5. Place the chainsaw on the ground and hold the front
handle firmly with your left hand. Kneel with your right
knee on the flame and pull the starter grip with your
right hand.
6. If the engine stalls after the first firing, push the chock
knob back in and pull the starter grip again.
7. After the engine is started, immediately squeeze and
release the throttle trigger to allow it to return to the idle
position.
8. After the engine starts, pull the hand guard toward the
handle to disengage the chain brake.
Do not increase engine speed with the chain brake
engaged.
This may cause excessive heat to covers or damage to
the clutch.
9. If the engine stalls at low speed, refer to "CARBURETTOR
ADJUSTMENT" in Regular maintenance.
HOT RESTART
To start the engine that is already warmed up (hot restart), or if the ambient temperature exceeds 20°C:
1. Slide the ignition switch, which is located on the front part of the rear handle, to the Start position.
2. Push the primer pump until fuel enters into the primer pump (5 - 6 times).
Pushing the primer pump is not needed to restart warm engine with enough fuel in tank.
3. Pull the starter grip.
4. If the engine fails to start after three to four pulls, follow the instructions in the Cold Starting Procedure section
above.
If the engine fails to start after you follow the above procedures, contact an authorized MARUYAMA dealer.
NOTE: 1. Don't pull the starter cord out completely.
2. Don't release the starter cord from the fully extended position.
Front hand guard
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Choke knob
Release the
chain break