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IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition-
al information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, push and re-
lease the engine STOP switch. The
switch will automatically return to the
ON position. Wait 5 seconds before
attempting to restart unit to allow
switch to reset.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
to the FULL CHOKE position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_WARNING: Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
¢_,_{% Starting Position
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle
trigger until tile engine has started and
runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
3. Move the start lever to the START
position.
Primer
Start
Lever
Starter Handle
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply
until engine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 10-15 seconds,
then fully squeeze the throttle trigger
to disengage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1= Squeeze and hold tile throttle trig-
ger. Keep throttle trigger fully
squeezed until engine runs
smoothly.
2. Pull starter rope sharply while
squeezing throttle trigger until en-
gine runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting
procedure can be used within 5-10
minutes after the unit is turned off. If
the unit sits for more than 10 minutes
without being used, it will be neces-
sary to start the unit by following the
steps under STARTING A COLD EN-
GINE or following the starting instruc-
tion steps shown on the unit.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
moving the start lever to the RUN posi-
tion. Fully squeeze throttle trigger.
Pull the starter handle repeatedly
while squeezing throttle trigger until
engine starts and runs. This could re-
quire pulling the starter handle many
times, depending on how badly the
unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.