SRM-266/S
OPERATION
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Starting Cold Engine
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible
serious injury.
Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become
entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position (
).
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5
times.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts
clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle
trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger
to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope
(D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).
5. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke (B) to the Run
(
) (open) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle
trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger
to wide open position. Pull starter handle/rope until engine
starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
Note: If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip the rear handle and front handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and
gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.
A
B
C
D
D
