Murray M26-T Instruction Manual page 20

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
Operation
Starting the engine
Note: The starting procedure for every 2 Stroke Engine will vary slightly depending on
your engine temperature and the ambient temperature.
The following are the recommended starting procedure for HOT conditions
Hot Start - ambient temperatures ( Above 20 deg )
(1) Set the machine down on a hard, level surface
(2) Press the fuel pump primer 10 times
(This is found under the air filter housing)
NOTE: Over priming will not flood the engine
(3) Ensure the 'STOP SWITCH' is set to the 'ON' position
(slide back towards the engine) as shown.
(4) Secure the throttle lever as follows
a. Press throttle release (1)
b. Press throttle lever (2)
c. Press throttle lock (3)
• Let go of the throttle release & throttle lever.
(5) Set the choke lever to the HOT position, (RED)
(6) Pull out the starter cord until you feel it start to resist.
Then tug sharply on the starter cord 2 or 3 times or untill the
engine trys to start.
• If the engine fails to start, Go to "COLD" start Procedure.
Never allow the starter cord to snap back! This may
damage the machine!
Note: Once the engine has started, always move the choke lever
to the hot start position if the engine slows down, move the choke
lever back to the cold start postion until the engine runs without
the choke.
Repressing the throttle lever will release the throttle lock
from the fixed position.
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When the throttle lever is secured, the cutting tool
will rotare when the engine is started.
Release the throttle lock by simply pressing the
throttle lever(the engine then returns to running in
idle mode).
If the engine does not start up after several
attempts, read the section on trouble shooting.
Always pull the starter out in a straight line.
IF THIS IS NOT FOLLOWED, STARTER CORD
WILL BE FRAYED AND CORD WILL BREAK!
This is not coverd by the product Warranty.
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