Cranking
N
Place the unit securely on the
ground and make sure that
bystanders are well clear of the
nozzle outlet.
N
Make sure you have a firm footing:
Hold the unit with your left hand on
the housing and put one foot against
the base plate to prevent it slipping.
N
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope to full
length – it might otherwise break.
N
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
N
Continue cranking until the engine
runs.
SR 430, SR 450
As soon as the engine runs
4
N
Pull the throttle trigger – the choke
knob (4) automatically returns to the
run position (e).
At very low outside temperatures:
N
Open throttle slightly – warm up the
engine for a short period.
Shut off the engine
N
Move the setting lever in the
direction of 0 – the engine stops –
the setting lever springs back to the
on position.
Other hints on starting
Engine stalls in cold start position c
or under acceleration
N
Move the choke knob to o and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in warm start
position o
N
Move the choke knob to c and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
N
Check that all settings are correct.
N
Check that there is fuel in the tank
and refuel if necessary.
N
Check that the spark plug boot is
properly connected.
N
Repeat the starting procedure.
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