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WHEN ENGINE IS HARD TO START
WARNING
Clutch engages and chain may rotate when engine is started
with throttle control latch engaged. Never use the throttle control
latch for cutting. Use only when starting the engine.
1. Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks.
2. Move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake
before starting.
3. Press throttle control lockout down, squeeze throttle trigger,
and push in throttle control latch.
4. Pull starter handle.
5. When engine starts, immediately squeeze throttle trigger to
release the latch otherwise damage to clutch may result.
NOTE
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum possible posi-
tion.
Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing.
STARTING WARM ENGINE
1. Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks. (If fuel
tank was emptied during previous operation, refill tank and
push purge bulb 10 times.)
2. Move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake
before starting.
3. Turn switch (A) to “RUN” position (I).
4. Pull starter handle.
5. Choke may be used if necessary, but be sure to push it
back on first firing sound.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start proce-
dure.
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