Service Manual

STARTING/STOPPING
INSTRUCTIONS
To Start the Engine
1. Make sure the switch is in the “START” or “ON”
position (Figure 1-3).
Figure 1-3. Typical Ignition Switch.
2. FULLY PRESS AND RELEASE the primer bulb 5 to
7 times (Figure 1-4).
3. Place the choke lever in the FULL “CHOKE” position
(Figure 1-4).
Figure 1-4. Primer Bulb and Choke Lever.
4. Place the unit in the starting position with the
trimmer cutting head away from yourself and
others.
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to “FULL THROTTLE”
(Figure 1-5). Hold or lock the throttle in this
position.
Figure 1-5. Typical Throttle Control.
6. Pull the starter rope BRISKLY until you hear the
engine sound like it wants to run (normally 2 to 5
pulls).
7. Place the choke lever in the “PARTIAL” choke
position (Figure 1-4).
8 Pull the starter rope BRISKLY 1 to 3 pulls to start
the engine.
9. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 1
through 8.
10. After the engine warms up for 5 to 10 seconds,
place the choke lever in the “RUN” position.
To Stop the Engine
Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” or “STOP”
position (see Figure 1-3).
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Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
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