Makita EK7301 Owners Manual - Page 19
Stopping the engine, Warm starting, Cold starting - piston
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6 5 8 9 Cold start (Choke) Warm start Engine off Cold starting: Grasp front handle firmly with one hand and press the Power Cut against the ground. Place left toe in the rear handguard. Push the combination switch (6) up (choke position). This will automatically activate the half-throttle lock. NOTE: If the Power Cut is mounted on the trolley, do not operate the gas lever (throttle) on the side of the trolley! Pull the starter cable out slowly until you feel resistance (piston is now just before top dead center). Press in the decompression valve (5). Pull starter cable quickly and firmly, until you hear the first ignition, but to a max. of 3-5 pulls! Important: Do not pull the starter cable out more than about 50 cm / 20", and guide it back slowly by hand (instead of letting it snap back). Press in the decompression valve (5). Move the combination switch (6) to the middle "I" position. Again pull the starter cable quickly and firmly. As soon as the engine is running, grasp the rear handle (the safety lock switch (8) will be depressed by the palm of your hand) and tap the throttle (9). The half-throttle lock will be disengaged and the engine will run in idle. Warm starting: As described above for cold starting, but before starting push the combination switch (6) up (Choke position) and then right away back to the middle "I" position. This is only to engage the half-throttle lock. If the engine doesn't start after 2 or 3 pulls, repeat the entire starting procedure as described for cold starting. Do not leave switch in the choke position when hot starting! Stopping the engine Push the combination switch (6) down to position . 6 19