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Balancing the Machine
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
4
START
3
STOP
5
2
6
1
:
Attach machine to the harness. Let
it go and check to see how it is
balanced – change the attachment
point of the spring hook as
necessary:
:
:
:
:
Observe safety precautions – see
chapter "Safety Precautions and
working techniques" in this manual.
:
Set the choke knob (4):
For cold start, turn counter-
clockwise tog.
Hold down the throttle trigger
interlock (1) and squeeze the
throttle trigger (2).
For warm start, turn clockwise
away fromg (also use this setting
if engine has been running but is still
cold).
Mowing tools (mowing heads,
grass cutting blades, brush knives,
Shredder blades) should just touch
the ground (top illustration).
While holding both levers in this
position, move slide control (3) to
START and hold it there.
:
:
Press the fuel pump bulb (5) at least
five times – even if the bulb is filled
with fuel.
Now release the throttle trigger,
slide control and trigger interlock in
that order. This is the starting
throttle position.
Press the decompression valve
button (6). Press this button before
each starting attempt.
Circular saw blades should
"hover" about 20 cm (8 in) above
the ground (bottom illustration).
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FS 500, FS 550
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