Trimmers & Brushcutters

Step 1.
Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.

Step 2.
Move choke (B) to Cold Start (closed) position

Step 3.
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional four or five times.

Step 4.
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum 5 pulls).

Step 5.
After engine fires (or two to three pulls), move choke to the RUN (open) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Pull starter handle/rope (D) until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.

Note: If engine does not start with choke in “RUN” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.

Step 6.
After engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.