WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 21). To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting.
Make sure that any Add-On item is installed
correctly and secure before starting the unit.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix fuel with oil. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel mix. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Control is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 19).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some
amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines
(Fig. 20). If fuel can not be seen in the bulb, press and release the
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 20).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 21). Press the throttle lock-out in
and squeeze the throttle control lever. Pull the starter rope 5 times.
6. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 20)
7. Press the throttle lock-out in and squeeze the throttle control. Pull
the starter rope in a controlled motion 3 to 5 times to start engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 30
to 60 seconds.
9. Continue squeezing the throttle control, move the choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 20) and continue warming the engine for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates without
hesitation.
IF...
the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 20)
and continue warm-up.
IF...
the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke
lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the
starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8
times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the
choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the
choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by
idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control switch in the OFF (O) position
until the unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 19).
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
On ( I )
Throttle
Lock-Out
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Throttle Control
Fig. 21
Off (O)
Throttle
Control
Blue Choke
Lever
Primer
Bulb
Starting
Position