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5.3-
If
the
engine fails
to
start
Repeat
tbe appropriate cranking
procedure
(warm
or coLd
engine).
Ifthe engine fails to start
after repeated
attempts,
the
engine
is likely flooded.
Proceed
to
the following procedure
(see
5.4).
A
WARNING!
The cutting
attachment
will engage
and
rotate as the engine starts
and accelerates.
If
the engine
did not
continue
to
run,
repeat
the appropriate cranking
procedure
(warm or
cold
engine).
When the engine
starts, clear excess
fuel from the combustion
chamber
by
revving
the engine
several
times
with the throttle
trigger
(operating
the
trigger
will
automatically
disengage the
"fast idle"
setting).
I.
Place
the
unit firmly
on the ground,
making sure it
IS
stable
and that
the cutting
attachment
is free
and
clear
of
any bystanders
or
objects.
Hold
onto the
hand grip on
the outer
tube
with
your
left
hand
grasp the
starter
rope
handle
with
your
right
hand.
See
fig.El3.
2.
Pull
the
starter
handle
slowly
until you feel
the
starter engage.
3.
Then,
pull
the
starter
handle
quickly
to start
the
engine.
When
the
starts
or
fires:
the
choke
the choke
lever
down. See
Fig.E14
5.2-
Cranking the
engine
A
CAUTION!
I.Never
operate
the
product
unless a cutting
attachrnent
is installed.
2.
The
recoil
starter can
be
damaged
by
abuse.
-
Always engage the starter before attempting
to crank
tbe engine.
- Never
pull
the
starter cord
to
its
full
Length.
-
Always
rewind
the
starter
cord
slowly.
A
WARNING!
When starting
the
engine,
make sure the
cutting
attachment
is
well
clear
of
bystanders, pets
or
objects.
The
attachment
may rotate during
startup.
5.1.2-
Control positions -
warm
engine
I
Set
the
throttle
trigger
to
"fast
idle"
(see
Step I
above).
2. Shde
the
ignition
switch
to
the
"I" (START) position.
3.
Moving
the choke
lever
down to
the
"open"
position. (See Fig.EI4)
throttle
body, typically
labeled
"I"
for
START and "0"
for STOP