14Warm start for U handle models– Set the I-Stop Switch (on/off) (1) as illustrated.Warm start for loop handle models– Set the Start-Stop Switch (1) to neutral position as illustrated.– First, place the equipment on the ground.– Gently press the primer pump (5) repeatedly (7-10 times) until fuel comes intothe primer pump.– Close the choke lever (6).Choke opening:• Fully closed in cold temperatures or when the engine is cold• Fully or half open for restart while the engine is still warm– Firmly hold the clutch case with your left hand, as illustrated.– Slowly pull the starter grip until you feel resistance, and then continue to pullsharply.– Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent, and do not allow the starterhandle to retract by itself. Maintain control of the starter rope and ensure itretracts slowly.– Repeat the starting operation until you hear the engine’s initial ignitions.– Depress the choke lever (6) ( ) and pull the starter rope again until theengine starts.– As soon as the engine starts, immediately tap and release the throttle, torelease the half-throttle lock and allow the engine to idle.– Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed beforeapplying full throttle.NOTE: – If you pull the starter handle repeatedly when the choke lever is in the at “ ” position, the engine will not start easily due to excessivefuel intake.– If excessive fuel intake occurs, remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry the electrodesection of the spark plug.EM2600UEM2600L(6)(5)CLOSE(6)(5)OPEN