Operation – RedMax LRT2300 User Manual

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STARTING ENGINE

1. Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep

the cutting head off the ground and clear of
surrounding objects as it will start rotating
upon starting of the engine.

2.Pump the primer until fuel flows out in the

clear tube.

3.Move the choke lever upward to close the

choke.

4.Shift the ignition switch to the START

position.

5. While pulling the throttle lever with the little

finger of your left hand, pull the starter
rope briskly.

IMPORTANT

Operation

Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning
it by releasing the knob. Such actions can
cause starter failures.
6. When the engine has started, move the

choke lever gradually downward to open
the choke

7. Allow the engine to warm up for a half

minute before starting operation.

1. When restarting the engine immediately

after stopping it, leave the choke open.

2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to

start due to excess fuel. When the engine
fails to start after several attempts, open
the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or
remove the spark plug and dry it.

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STOPPING ENGINE

1. Release the throttle lever and run the

engine for half minute.

2. Shift the ignition switch to the STOP

position.

Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the
engine while pulling the throttle lever.

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ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED

1. When the engine tends to stop frequently

at idling mode, turn the adjusting screw
clockwise.

2. When the cutting blades keep moving after

releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting
screw counter-clockwise.

Warm up the engine before adjusting the
idling speed.

NOTE

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