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If the engine is cold:
g
(choke position
)
:
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).
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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.
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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.
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- 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.
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