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Trimmers & Brushcutters
Starting Cold Engine
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
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Move stop switch (A) forward away from the STOP position.
2
Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ).
3
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
4
Press the decompression device (E).
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Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Hold unit firmly, and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).
6
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever back to Run ( ) position. Pull recoil starter starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
7
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
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