Operator`s manual

266LRH / 268LRH Hedgetrimmer

Original Instructions Version June13

• Release the throttle control lever rst and then release your hand.

• Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until engagement of the pawls with the ywheel is felt.

• While holding the unit, pull out the starter rope rmly until engine res (indicated by a ‘cough’

from the engine).

• Move the choke lever to the open position.

• Pull the starter rope until the engine starts.

• Pull and to release the fast idle control to return the engine to idle (268LRH).

• Allow the engine to warm up before use. When cutting, always use the machine on full throttle.

Hot Engine Starting

Set the ignition switch (b) to the start position “I” (d) Fig 3.

Pull the starter rope until the engine starts.

If the engine does not start after 5 pulls, use the cold start procedure.

Overchoking

Should the engine become ooded due to overchoking, turn the ignition switch o, unscrew the spark plug,

wipe it dry or replace.

Stopping the Engine

Set the engine to idling by releasing the throttle lever.

Set the ignition switch to the o position ‘’O’’ (STOP).

If the engine fails to stop, set the choke lever to the closed position to stall the engine; do not use the

machine until the ignition switch is repaired.

NOTE