This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator's manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 8).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 9).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 10).
5. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 11).
Refer to the Operation section of the electric start accessory
operator's manual.
6. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 8).
7. Continue to hold the throttle control. Run the electric start
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
8. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin
the starting procedure with step 4.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... begin the starting procedure with step 3.
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. 8).
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
Item No.
49M2027P966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electric Starter
49MESCBP966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESY966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter
11
Description
Electric Start
Port
Fig. 11