Starting The Engine - Hitachi CG 24EBSP Service Manual

[Bold] numbers in the description below correspond to item numbers in the Parts List and exploded
assembly diagram for the Model CG 24EBSP, (Bold) numbers correspond to those for the Model
CG 24EBDP, {Bold} numbers correspond to those for the Model CG 27EBSP, and <Bold> numbers
correspond to those for the Model CG 27EBDP as representative models.
For other models, refer to the parts list of each model.

1. Starting the engine

(1) When the engine is cold:
(a) Set the stop switch to the ON position.
(b) Push the Priming Pump Comp. [43](43){44}<44> several times so that fuel flows through the Fuel
Pipe (Pink) [126](126){126}<126>.
(c) Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position "
(d) Pull the recoil starter briskly, while being careful to grip the handle and not allowing it to snap back.
(e) When you hear the engine beginning to start, return the choke lever to the RUN position "
( f) Pull the recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE: The marks "
(2) When the engine is warm:
(a) Set the choke lever to the RUN position "
(b) Set the stop switch to the ON position.
(c) Pull the recoil starter briskly, while being careful to grip the handle and not allowing it to snap back.
2. Checking for sparks of the spark plug
(1) Remove the Spark Plug Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13>
from the Cylinder [19](19){19}<19>. Use a wire brush to
thoroughly clean off any carbon on the electrodes of the
Spark Plug Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13>. If the gap
between the electrodes is improper, readjust it as shown
in the figure. If the electrodes are wet with fuel, use a
clean, soft cloth to thoroughly wipe the fuel off. Then
remove any residual fuel in the Cylinder [19](19){19}<19>
by following the procedure below.
(a) Hold the Spark Plug Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13>
away from the Cylinder [19](19){19}<19>.
(b) Face it down toward the spark plug mounting hole on
the Cylinder [19](19){19}<19>.
(c) Pull the starter grip a few times.
(2) Insert the Spark Plug Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13> into
the Plug Cap [120] (120){120}<120>.
While keeping the electrode portion of the Spark Plug
Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13> in contact with the metal
part of the engine but avoiding contact near the Spark
Plug Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13> mounting hole on
the Cylinder [19](19){19}<19>, pull the starter grip.
(3) When the Spark Plug Ass'y BMR7A [13](13){13}<13> is
functioning properly, there should be sparks from the
electrode portion, along with a crackling sound.
Inspection and repair procedures
" and " " are indicated on Air Cleaner (A) Ass'y [46](46){47}<47>.
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• Spark plug
Gap between
electrodes
(0.6 to 0.7 mm)
• Checking for sparks
Metal part of engine
(Avoid contact near the spark plug mounting
hole on the cylinder.)
* Wearing thick cotton gloves is recommended.
-5-
".
Remove carbon here.
High tension cable
Plug Cap
[120](120){120 }<120>
Spark Plug Ass'y
BMR7A
[13](13){13}<13>
Ignition sparks