16 n STARTING ENGINEThe cutting head will start rotating upon theengine starts.1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep thecutting head off the ground and clear ofsurrounding objects as it will start rotating uponstarting of the engine.2. Push the primer pump several times untiloverflown fuel flows out in the clear tube. (OP1)3. Move the choke lever to the closed position.(OP2)4. Set the ignition switch to the “start” position.While pulling the throttle lever, push the setbutton, and release the throttle, then the throttlelever is in to the “start” position. (OP3)5. While holding the unit firmly, pull out the starterrope quickly until engine fires. (OP4)(1) choke lever (2) close (3) open(4) ignition switch (5) start (6) stop(7) throttle set button• Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it byreleasing the knob. Such actions can causestarter failures.6. Move the choke lever downward to open thechoke. And restart engine. (OP2)7. Allow the engine to warm up for a severalminutes before starting operation.1. When restarting the engine immediately afterstopping it, leave the choke open.2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to startdue to excess fuel. When the engine failed tostart after several attempts, open the choke andrepeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plugand dry it.NOTEIMPORTANTWARNING8. OperationOP1(1)(2)(3)OP2(4)(7)(5)(6)OP3OP4