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Note: In case of excessive fuel intake, remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry the electrode
section of the spark plug.
Caution during operation:
If the throttle lever is opened fully in a no-load operation, the engine rotation is increased to 10,000 min
-1
or more. Never operate the engine at a
higher speed than required and at an approximate speed of 6,000 - 8,500 min
-1
.
4) Recoil starter
Pull the start knob gently until it is hard to pull (compression point). Then,
return the start knob, and pull it strongly.
Never pull the rope to the full. Once the start knob is pulled, never release
your hand immediately. Hold the start knob until it returns to its original
point.
5) Warm-up operation
Continue warm-up operation for 2 to 3 minutes.
B: Startup after warm-up operation
1) Push the primer pump repeatedly.
2) Keep the throttle lever at the idling position.
3) Pull the recoil starter strongly.
4) If it is difficult to start the engine, open the throttle by about 1/3.
Pay attention to the cutter blade which may rotate.
At times, such as winter, when starting the engine
is difficult
Operate choke lever with the following procedure when starting engine.
After implementing startup steps 1) to 3), set choke lever to the CLOSE
•
position.
Implement startup step 4) and start engine.
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Once engine starts, set choke lever to the OPEN position.
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Implement startup step 5) and complete warm up.
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CAUTION: If a bang (explosive sound) is heard and the engine stops, or the
just-started engine stalls before the choke lever is operated, return
the choke lever to the OPEN position, and pull the starter knob a
few times again to start the engine.
CAUTION: If the choke lever is left in the CLOSE position, and the starter knob
merely pulled repeatedly, to much fuel will be sucked in, and the
engine will become difficult to start.
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