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- Firmly hold the clutch case by your left hand, as illustrated.
- Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt and continue with a smart pull.
- Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent and do not allow the starter handle
to be retracted without control, but ensure that it is retracted slowly.
- Repeat the starting operation until initial ignitions are heard.
- When the engine start, return the choke lever to “ ”. Please note that the choke
lever will return to “ ” position automatically when the throttle lever is operated
and the throttle is opened.
- Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed before
applying full throttle.
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 – 8,000 min
-1
.
Starting the warm engine
- Same as above, except without moving the choke lever (choke lever remains in
the position “ ”).
STOPPING
- Release the throttle lever (6) fully, and when the engine rpm has lowered, push
the I-O switch (1) to “
” position the engine will now stop.
- Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately and allow it to slow down
fully.
ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEED
ROTATION (IDLING)
The cutter blade or the nylon cutting head should not run when the control lever is
fully released. If necessary, adjust the idle rpm using the idle adjusting screw.
Checking the Idling speed
- Idle speed should be set to 2,600 min
-1
.
If necessary correct it by means of the idle screw (the blade or the nylon cutting
head must not turn when the engine is on idle).
Screwing in the screw (1) will cause an increase in the engine speed, whereas
backing off the screw will reduce the engine speed.
CAUTION: The cutting tools mentioned below must only be resharpened by an
authorized facility. Manual resharpening will result in imbalances of the
cutting tool causing vibrations and damage to the equipment.
- cutter blade (star blade (4 teeth), eddy blade (8 teeth))
An expert resharpening and balancing service is provided by Authorized Service
Agents.
NOTE: To increase the service life of the cutter blade (star blade, eddy blade) it may
be turned over once, until both cutting edges have become blunt.
Note: - If the starter handle is pulled repeatedly when the choke lever remains at
“ ” position, the engine will not start easily due to excessive fuel intake.
- 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.
Slow
High
RESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL
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