Use and Care Manual
OPERATION GT-225
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2. Choke
Move choke (B) to COLD START
( ) (closed) position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is
visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and
keep movable attachment parts
clear of all obstacles. Firmly
grasp throttle handle with left
hand and fully depress throttle
trigger to wide open position.
Rapidly pull recoil starter
handle/rope (D) until engine
fires (or maximum five pulls).
5. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke (B) to the RUN ( ) (open)
position. Firmly grasp throttle handle with left hand and fully depress
throttle trigger to wide open position. Pull starter handle/rope until engine
starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle
for several minutes.
Note: If engine does not start with choke in “RUN” position after 5
pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support handle. Gradually
depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.
Starting Warm Engine
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the
choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position.
The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
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B
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