WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 5).
WARNING:
When starting the unit, make sure it is not
directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or
loose debris.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
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. 3).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 4). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the cruise control to the SLOW position (Fig. 3).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the SLOW position and DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control until step 9 (Fig. 3).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Flip the choke lever
clockwise until it clicks into the START position (Fig. 4).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 5).
7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Idle the engine for 5 to 10
seconds. If the unit stops during this time, squeeze and hold the
throttle control or move the cruise control to the FAST position
(Fig. 3), then pull the starter rope in a controlled and steady
motion until the unit starts.
9. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the FAST position (Fig. 3). Allow the engine to warm up for 30
to 60 seconds.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
NOTE: Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the cruise control to the SLOW
position and repeat steps 8 - 9.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with
step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Squeeze and hold
the throttle control or move the cruise control to the FAST
position. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady
motion until the unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm: Squeeze and hold the throttle
control or move the cruise control to the FAST position. Pull the
starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit
starts.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the
SLOW position, 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. 3).
STARTING AND STOPPING
Primer Bulb
Starter Rope Grip
9
Off (O)
On ( I )
SLOW
Cruise
Control
FAST
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Throttle Control
Choke Lever
Starting
Position