17
PRESENTATION
Starter handle
Misuse of the starter handle can damage the
starter. Never twist the starter cord around your
hand.
Pull out the handle slowly until the gears mesh. Do
not pull out the starter cord completely and do not
let go of the starter handle when extended.
Fuel valve
The fuel valve opens and closes the connection
between the tank and the carburetor.
The illustration shows the tank valve closed; to
open, turn the lever completely to the right. There is
no middle position.
Turn off the valve when the machine is not in use to
avoid flooding the carburetor.
The fuel valve is combined with a sludge reservoir.
For cleaning instructions see the chapter
”Maintenance/Cleaning the sludge reservoir”.
Choke
The choke opens and closes the choke valve in the
carburetor. This is only used to start a cold engine.
The image shows the choke valve open; to close,
turn the lever to the left. The midway positions can
be used. When the engine starts, the lever can be
turned gradually to the right as long as it continues
to run smoothly. Forgetting the choke is evident as
the engine runs roughly and produces black
smoke.
This also results in increased fuel consumption.
Air filter
The engine air filter is located under the cowling. It
consists of a foam rubber pre-filter and a paper
filter cartridge. See the chapter ”Maintenance/Air
filter replacement” for cleaning instructions.
Running the machine with a dirty air filter will
cause the engine to run on partial choke and show
the same symptoms as a forgotten choke
described above. It can also be difficult to start.
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Starter
The starter is of the magnapull type with spring
return. To replace the return spring or starter cord,
contact an authorized service workshop.
