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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
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Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to prevent
carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid ignition
of vapors if present.
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Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and gas cap to ensure
proper air flow.
COLD ENGINE START
Starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled off or
after running out of fuel.
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
2. Prime unit until primer hose is filled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return
completely to its original position between pushes.
4. Push ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
5. Hold handle bar firmly. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly,
until it pulls slightly harder. Without letting starter handle retract,
pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original
position very slowly until unit fires or runs. Repeat this step every
time the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
6. Once running, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position
until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: HALF CHOKE is defined when the choke lever is be-
tween CHOKE and RUN.
7. Move choke lever to RUN position and move throttle to de-
sired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit idle
for extended periods of time.
8. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
WARM ENGINE START
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
2. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
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MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE-
FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
ALWAYS HANDLE FUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARKS.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE ENGINE
FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
IF AUGER IS MOUNTED TO ENGINE, ALL SAFETY
GUARDS MUST BE SECURELY ON TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED
JERK TOWARDS ENGINE. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO
AVOID INJURY.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER TRYING STARTING
PROCEDURES, CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-6007.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTEND-
ED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY POWERHEAD AND AUGER BETWEEN
HOLES WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
HOT ENGINE START:
1. Begin with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
• By using starting fluid.
• Spraying flammable liquids or vapors into air cleaner,
carburetor or spark plug chamber.
• Removing spark plug and pull on starter rope. Flammable
fuel can spray out and ignite from a spark from spark plug.
TO STOP ENGINE:
Push the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BEFORE
PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RELEASE THE
THROTTLE CONTROL MOMENTARILY WITH YOUR RIGHT
HAND AND RETURN YOUR LEFT HAND TO THE HANDLEBAR
POSITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND STABILITY OF THE
UNIT WITH BOTH HANDS.
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