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Tillers & Cultivators
Starting cold engine
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Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles.
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Move stop switch button (A) to RUN position.
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Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ). Throttle must remain at idle for starting.
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Pump purge bulb (C) 5-10 times until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.
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Firmly hold unit down. Pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires, or a maximum of three (3) pulls.
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Move choke lever (B) back to Run ( ) position.
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Pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine starts and runs, or a maximum of 10 pulls.
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If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 10 pulls, engine may be flooded. Allow unit to stand for one minute. Assure choke remains in Run ( ) position and pull starter handle/rope an additional 10-15 times, or until engine starts and runs.
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After starting the engine, allow unit to warm up at idle for 2-3 min.
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