Starting the Engine
1.
Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
2.
Open the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve lever to the right
1. Fuel-valve lever
3.
Move the throttle-control lever to the C
Note:
Do not use the choke when the engine is warm.
4.
Hold the blade-control bar in the Run/Shift position, about 5 cm (2 inches) below the handle (B of
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5.
Pull the recoil-start handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply (C of
Note:
Allow the rope to return slowly to the rope guide on the handle.
6.
When the engine starts, move the throttle-control lever to the F
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