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Operation (Continued)
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Starting Engine:
C
Starting Engine (cont.):
B
Cold Starting The Engine:
1. Place the Trimmer on a flat surface.
2. Move the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. Move the choke lever up to the “COLD
START” position. (Fig. 18)
4. Press the primer bulb slowly 6 times. (Fig. 20)
5. Pull the recoil starter handle sharply until the engine
starts and runs. (Fig. 21)
6. After engine starts and runs for 10-15 seconds, move
choke lever to “RUN/WARM START” position. (Fig. 19)
Starting A Flooded Engine:
1. Place the Trimmer on a flat surface.
2. Move the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. Move the choke lever to “RUN/WARM START”
position. (Fig. 19)
4. Fully depress the throttle lever and pull the starter
handle repeatedly until engine starts and runs. This
could require pulling the starter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded. (Fig. 21)
5. If the engine still does not start, allow the unit to sit for
about 30 minutes, and repeat step 1-4.
Warm Starting The Engine:
1. Place the Trimmer on a flat surface.
2. Move the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. Move the choke lever to “RUN/WARM
START” position. (Fig. 19)
4. Pull the recoil starter handle sharply until the
engine starts and runs. (Fig. 21)
Fig. 18
Fig. 20
Fig. 19
Fig. 21
NOTE: If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual.
Stopping The Trimmer:
D
The trimmer head and line will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the engine has stopped.
CAUTION
1. Release the throttle lever and allow the engine to
idle for a few moments.
2. Move the Ignition Switch to the “OFF” position.