Ryobi PLT3043S - Manual (Page 12)

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OPERATION
IGNITION SWITCH
I = ON TO RUN
O = OFF TO STOP
Fig. 10
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
THROTTLE INTERLOCK
PRIMER BULB
CHOKE
POSITION
HALF
CHOKE
POSITION
RUN POSITION
Fig. 11
CHOKE LEVER
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 10 and 11.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move switch to “I”
(RUN) position.
NOTE: Unit is equipped with a positive on-off switch,
make sure switch is in the “I” (RUN) position before
starting the unit.
2. Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times.
3. Set choke lever to choke position ( ).
4. Depress interlock, squeeze trigger and pull starter rope
until engine tries to run. (No more than 6 pulls.)
5. Set choke lever to half choke position ( ).
6. Hold trigger and pull starter rope until engine runs.
7. Run engine 30 to 45 seconds at full throttle (with trigger
depressed fully) on half choke position ( ) to warm
up. Move choke lever to run position ( ).
TO START A WARM ENGINE:
1. Move choke lever to run position ( ).
2. Hold trigger and pull starter rope until engine runs.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
To stop the engine, depress the switch to “O” position.
NOTE: Be sure to return the stop switch to the “I” (RUN)
position before trying to start unit.
WARNING:
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.