Operator's Manual

2 1/2 6 ½
5 12 ⅞
CAUTION: Small errors can influence
the ratio of the mixture drastically when you
mix small quantities of fuel. Measure the
quantity of oil carefully and make sure that
you get the correct mixture.
(Fig. 24)
1. Fill half the quantity of gasoline in a clean container
for fuel.
2. Add the full quantity of oil.
3. Shake the fuel mixture.
4. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline to the
container.
5. Carefully shake the fuel mixture.
CAUTION: Do not mix fuel for more
than 1 month at a time.
To fill the fuel tank
WARNING: Obey the procedure that
follows for your safety.
1. Stop the engine and let the engine become cool.
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap. (Fig. 25)
3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is
fully mixed.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
5. Fill the fuel tank.
CAUTION:
Make sure that there is
not too much fuel in the fuel tank. The
fuel expands when it becomes hot.
6. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.
7. Clean fuel spillage on and around the product.
8. Move the product 3 m/10 ft or more away from the
refueling area and fuel source before you start the
engine.
Note:
To see where the fuel tank is on your product,
refer to Product overview on page 6 .
To start a cold engine
WARNING: Air is released as soon as
the engine is started, even when it idles. Do
not let anyone stand close to the blower or
the blower tube.
1. If the engine is cold, put the choke control (A) to the
closed choke position. Refer to
Symbols on the
product on page 6 . (Fig. 26)
2. Push the air purge bulb (B) again and again for a
minimum of 10 times and fuel starts to fill the air
purge bulb. It is not necessary to fill the air purge
bulb fully.
3. Put the throttle control in the fast idle position. Align
the guide marks on the throttle control lever and the
control handle. (Fig. 27)
4. Put the product on a flat surface on the ground.
5. Hold the product with the left hand and put your foot
on the foot plate. (Fig. 28)
6. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with the right hand
until resistance occurs.
Note: Do not pull the starter rope handle to full
extension and do not let go of the starter rope
handle.
7. Pull the starter rope handle quickly with the right
hand until the engine starts or attempts to start,
maximum 6 times. If the engine starts, move the
choke lever gradually to the open position and
continue to step 11. If the engine does not start,
continue to step 9.
8. When the engine attempts to start, move the choke
lever gradually to the open position.
9. Pull the starter rope handle quickly with the right
hand until the engine starts, maximum 6 times.
Note:
If the engine does not start,
repeat the starting instructions from step
1.
10. Let the engine run for 30 seconds.
11. Put the throttle control at idle speed. (Fig. 29)
12. Push the throttle trigger to adjust the blower speed.
Refer to
To use the throttle trigger on page 12 .
To start a warm engine
• If the ambient temperature is below 32°C / 90°F, use
the same starting procedure as
To start a cold
engine on page 11 but do not put the choke control
in the closed choke position.
• If the ambient temperature is above 32°C / 90°F, use
the same starting procedure as
To start a cold
engine on page 11 .
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