WARNING:
monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed accidentally, this unit has a throttle
lockout. The throttle control cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 10).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Put the shoulder strap over the operator's head and onto the left shoulder (Fig. 8).
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 11).
2. Move the choke lever to Position A (Fig. 11).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 12).
4. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 10).
NOTE: Continue to SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle lockout and the throttle control for ALL
further steps.
5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times (Fig. 12).
6. Move the choke lever to Position B (Fig. 11).
7. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times to start the engine (Fig. 12).
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates without hesitation.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 2.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with step 6.
After Starting the Unit
1. Snap the shoulder strap clip onto the shoulder strap / harness loop. Adjust the shoulder strap to fit
the operator. Refer to Assembling and Using the Shoulder Strap.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid serious injury, the operator
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