OPERATION
Starter Handle
WARNING:Besuretoreadthefuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an
authorized service dealer.
FUELING ENGINEChoke
Lever
WARNING:Removefuelcapslowly
when refueling.Primer Bulb
This engine is certified to operate on un-Muffler
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline1. Set unit on a flat surface.
must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
cooled engine oil mixed at a ratio of 40:13. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
(2.5%). A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 5
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
liters of unleaded gasoline with 0,125 liter of
tion.
oil. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.5. Squeeze and hold trigger through all re-
These oils will cause engine damage. When
maining steps.
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do
shake container momentarily to assure that
not pull rope more than 6 times.
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
to start, move choke lever to HALF
fueling your unit.CHOKE.
IMPORTANT8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
doesn?t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads toCHOKE position), move the choke lever
separation and formation of acids during stor-to the FULL CHOKE position and press
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel systemthe primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold
of an engine while in storage. To avoid enginethe throttle trigger and pull the starter rope
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-2 more times. Move the choke lever to the
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,HALF CHOKE position and pull the start-
start the engine and let it run until the fuel lineser rope until the engine runs, but no more
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel nextthan 6 pulls.NOTE: If engine still
season. Never use engine or carburetordoesn?t start, it is probably flooded. Pro-
cleaner products inthe fuel tank orpermanentceed to STARTING A FLOODED EN-
damage may occur.GINE.
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNITseconds, then move the choke lever to
S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFFOFF CHOKE. Allow the unit to run for 30
switch to the OFF position.more seconds at OFF CHOKE before re-
HOW TO START YOUR UNITleasing the throttle trigger.NOTE: If en-
gine dies with the choke lever in the OFF
CHOKE position, move the choke lever to
WARNING:Thetrimmerheadwillthe HALF CHOKE position and pull the
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
rope until engine runs, but no more than 6
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.pulls.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
warm engine after running out of fuel)2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Starting PositionKeep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position.
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