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STARTING
COLD STARTING
1. Move stop switch button (A) away from stop position.
2. Move choke lever (B) to cold start (closed) position.
3. Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in
the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or
5 times.
NOTE:
Energy is stored in the starter spring each time the handle/
rope is pulled. Generally two to six pulls, using light pulling
forces, will store enough energy to engage the starter and spin
the engine. Do not pull the rope out to end stop.
4a. Lay the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp right hand
grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand, and fully
depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Gently pull
starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires or 2 to 3 engine
engagements.
GT-230/231 ONLY
4b. Lay the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp the throttle
grip and gently pull the recoil starter handle/rope (D) until
engine fires or 2 to 3 engine engagements.
5. After engine fires or 2 to 3 engine engagements, move
choke lever to "run" (open) position.
6. Pull starter handle/rope (D) until engines starts and runs.
7. Allow engine to warm up at idle for several minutes.
NOTE:
If engine does not start with choke in "run" (open) position after
5 engine engagements, repeat instructions.
8. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to
increase engine RPM.
WARM STARTING
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT
close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open
position.
1. Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Lay the unit on a flat, clear area and gently pull the recoil
starter handle (D) until engine fires.
NOTE:
If engine does not start after 5 engine engagements, use Cold
Start Procedure.
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