USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
Some units can be started with an optional electric start accessory (items sold separately). Electric-
start-capable units are labeled as such and include an electric start port (Fig. 12).
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support Department or visit our website for more
information.
Read the Operator's Manual that came with the electric start accessory before attempting these instructions.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 9).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 10).
2. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 11). Hold the handlebar firmly with one hand. Use one foot to
hold the wheels in place.
3. Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the blade off the ground.
4. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 12).
5. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 9).
6. Continue to hold the throttle control. Run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2
seconds each until the unit starts.
7. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit, unless specified otherwise in the electric start
accessory Operator's Manual.
IF... the engine does not start after running the electric start accessory for 10 intervals, repeat the
starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, begin the starting procedure with step 2.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, repeat the starting procedure.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... repeat the starting procedure.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position until the engine comes to a complete stop
(Fig. 9).
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