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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 button (A) FORWARD, away from the STOP position.
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Move choke lever (B) to COLD START ( ) position.
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Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
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Note: Lightly place knee on drive shaft to stabilize unit during starting. Do not apply excessive downward force or damage to unit can occur.
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Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (C) until engine fires.
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After engine fires (or five pulls), move choke lever back to RUN ( ) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger, and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
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Note: If engine does not start with choke in “RUN” position after five pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
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