Owner's Manual

21FC 55
English / USA
If the engine is cold:
(choke position
g)
: Pull the starter rope five times.
: Set choke lever (8) to e.
: Continue cranking until engine runs.
Note: If the engine does not start
after 10 pulls with the choke lever
set to e :
Set choke to g, pull the starter rope
five times, then set choke
to e and continue cranking.
If engine is warm:
: Continue cranking until engine runs
(choke lever to e).
As soon as the engine runs
: Squeeze throttle until the tongue
disengages –
the engine will settle down to idle
speed.
If the engine stops while warming up
or under acceleration:
: Repeat starting procedure as
described under “If engine is cold“.
! Make sure carburetor is correctly
adjusted – the blade must not rotate
when engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
To shut down the engine:
: Move the stop switch to O.
Additional hints on starting
- If the engine does not start
: Make sure all settings are correct
(choke shutter, throttle trigger in
starting throttle position, stop switch
on I)
: Repeat the starting procedure.
- If the engine still does not start:
: Move stop swith to O
: Pull off the spark plug boot (10).
: Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
: Open the throttle wide.
: Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
8
232TI015 KN
10
232BA048 KN