Things You Will Need
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Move the" Master" control switch to the cold start position. Turn the twist-lock on the carburetor cover 90 degrees to the left and remove the carburetor cover. Clean the air filter.
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Pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug and remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Wipe the spark plug clean. Check the condition of the plug while it is out and replace the spark plug if it is in bad shape. Move the "Master" control switch to the "Stop" position.
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Pull on the engine starter multiple times to clear the fuel out of the cylinder. Replace the spark plug and attach the spark plug wire.
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Set the "Master" control switch to the "Warm Start" position, push in the decompression valve button (which will open the decompression valve) on the side of the chainsaw, and pull-start the engine. The engine should now start.
The Drip Cap
- If given the opportunity to flood, a two-cycle engine will do just that.
- Move the "Master" control switch to the "Stop" position.