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Choke Control
Full Choke
Position (A)
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Control
Primer Bulb
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. Refer
to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Put the Start/Stop Control in the START (I) position
(Fig. 6).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly,
until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB (Fig. 7). If
you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb
as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position (A )
(Fig. 7).
5. Stand between the handlebars and support the unit by
placing your left foot on the wheel bracket assembly and
gripping the handlebar grip with your right hand (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off
the ground when starting.
6. While squeezing the throttle control to the wide open
(full throttle) position, grasp the starter rope grip with
your left hand and pull the starter rope briskly 5 times. If
the engine attempts to run before the fifth pull, proceed
to step 7.
NOTE: The unit will not run in the FULL choke position
(A ).
7. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position
(B ) (Fig. 7).
8. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine
(Fig. 8).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine
has started and warmed up.
9. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3 through 8.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place
the choke lever in the RUN position (C )
(Fig. 7). Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the
starter rope briskly. The engine should start
within three (3) to eight (8) pulls.
10. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5 to
10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN position
(C ) (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the
START (I) position (Fig. 6), and start in PARTIAL
choke position (B ) (Fig. 7).
Run
Position (C)
Partial Position (B)
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 8).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O) position
(Fig. 6).
Start / Stop Control
START (I)
STOP (O)
Throttle Control
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ven-
tilated 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. 8).
To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting.
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS