STARTING AND STOPPING
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. 7).
WARNING
When starting the unit, make sure it is not directed
toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or loose
debris.
WARNING
Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not understand the safety
rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit.
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. 5).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times
(Fig. 6).
4. Move the choke lever to the Full Choke position (Fig. 6).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the
starting position (Fig. 7).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 times
to start the engine (Fig. 7).
7. Allow the engine to warm up less than 10 seconds,
then squeeze the throttle control to return the choke
to the Choke Off position and operate the blower.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting
procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts,
squeeze the throttle control to return move the choke
to the Choke Off position. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times. The engine
should start. If it does not, repeat this instruction.
IF THE UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND
THE ENGINE IS HOT... perform steps 3, 5, 6, 7 to
restart the engine. Squeeze and hold the throttle
control. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes, or as needed. The
unit may be used during this time.
If the engine speed fluctuates, move the the choke
lever to the Full Choke position and run the unit for 2-5
minutes, or as needed. The unit may be used during
this time. Then squeeze and hold the throttle control to
operate the blower.
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On (I)
Off (=STOP)
Full Choke
Primer Bulb
Starter Rope Grip
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to
idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (STOP)
position untilthe engine comes to a complete stop
(Fig. 5).
STARTING AND STOPPING
Handle
Throttle Control
Fig. 5
Choke Off
Fig. 6
Starting
Position
Fig. 7
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