Chainsaw User Manual

MK CX-3 Revision 09/04, Effective Date September 17, 2004 Page 16
SETUP, STARTUP, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATION and SHUTDOWN
STARTUP:
2. Engine Start:
1. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic breathing it can cause unconsciousness and/or death.
2. Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon monoxide.
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine the Choke Lever may be left in the Half Open or in the OPEN position.
(D)
Move the Throttle Lever to
1/3
rd
open
(C)
Place Choke Lever in the CLOSED
position
(B)
Place Fuel Valve in the ON
position
Choke Leve
r
(G)
Pull Starter Cord straight back in
a smooth fast motion
(F)
Pull Starter Cord slowly, until
slack is removed and resistance
is felt
(E)
Place Engine Switch in the
ON position
(H)
Place Choke Lever in the OPEN
position when engine is warm
(A)
Use the Depth Control Wheel to
raise the Blade clear of the floor
Raise
Blade
Rotate
clockwise
to raise
Direction of
Movemen
t
Fuel Valve Direction of
Movemen
t
Direction of
Movemen
t
Throttle Lever Engine Switch
Direction of
Movemen
t
Direction of
Movemen
t
Starter Cord
Starter Cord
Direction of
Movemen
t
Direction of
Movemen
t
Choke