Technical information

Turn the engine control lever anti-
clockwise to the "STOP" position (L) and
release it.
Move the decompressor levers towards
the flywheel (M).
Insert the handle into the starting housing.
Turn the engine slowly for up to 20 turns
to prime the combustion chamber and
lubricating oil system.
Maintaining a firm grip on the starting
handle, crank the engine really fast and
when sufficient speed is obtained move
the decompressor levers away from the fly
wheel (N) and continue to crank until the
engine fires.
Retain a firm grip on the handle and
remove it from the engine.
Key Starting TS engines
Check that the decompressor levers are
away from the flywheel (N).
Turn the engine control lever
anti-clockwise to the "STOP" position (L)
and release it.
Turn the key to position (1). The battery
charging light (P) will illuminate.
Turn the start key clockwise and hold at
the "START" position (2) until the engine
fires and then release it immediately.
If the engine fails to start within 30
seconds, release the key and attempt to
restart after allowing sufficient time for all
moving parts to stop.
Stopping the engine
Never stop the engine by
operating the decompressor
lever or valve damage may
occur.
Do not stop the engine with a
load in the drum.
Key start engines: Turning
the starter key to the "OFF”
(0) position will not stop the
engine.
2.6 OPERATION