Parsun TE18BM Owner's Manual page 22

5. Pull out the choke knob fully.
NOTE:
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It is not necessary to use the choke when starting a warm engine.
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If the choke is left in the "START" (start) position while the engine is running, the engine will run
poorly or stall.
6. Pull the manual starter handle slowly until you feel resistance. Then give a strong pull straight to
crank and start the engine.
Repeat if necessary.
7. After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to its original position before releasing it.
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