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To select the starting throttle position n, move
the Master Control lever to choke closed l first,
then push it into the starting throttle position n.
The Master Control lever moves from the starting
throttle position n or choke closed position l
to the normal run position F when you press
down the throttle trigger lockout and blip the
throttle trigger at the same time.
To switch off the engine, move the Master Con‐
trol lever in the direction of STOP or † – when
released, the Master Control lever springs back
to the normal run position F.
6.3
Start the engine.
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five
times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
► Set the Master Control lever to suit the engine
temperature.
6.3.1
Cold engine (cold start)
► Depress the throttle trigger lockout (1) and the
throttle trigger (2) at the same time – hold both
levers in that position.
► Move the Master Control lever (3) to l.
► Release the throttle trigger lockout (1), throttle
trigger (2) and Master Control lever.
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6 Starting / Stopping the Engine
6.3.2
Warm engine (warm start)
► Depress the throttle trigger lockout (1) and the
throttle trigger (2) at the same time – hold both
levers in that position.
► Move the Master Control lever (3) to n.
► Release the throttle trigger lockout (1), throttle
trigger (2) and Master Control lever.
Also use this setting if the engine has been run‐
ning but is still cold.
6.4
Starting
► Place the unit on the ground.
► Remove the blade scabbard. Check that the
cutting blades are not touching the ground or
any other obstacles.
► Make sure you have a safe and secure foot‐
ing.
► Hold the unit firmly with your left hand on the
fan housing and press down.
► Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
6.4.1
Version without ErgoStart
► Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it
engage and then give it a brisk strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the way – it
might otherwise break.
► Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly.
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