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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to
cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
Primer
Bulb
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Cold Weather
Start Lever
Cold
Weather
Start Lever
Run/ Open
Close/ Start
Fig. 9
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the
Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer
to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop
Control is in the ON (I) position at all times (Fig. 9).
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the
Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 14) down to the start/closed
position and continue to step 3. DO NOT flip this lever
down if the temperature is above 40°F.
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. 10). 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. With the unit in the starting position, do not squeeze the
throttle control (Fig. 11). Pull the starter rope out a short
distance, until you feel some resistance. This is usually
around 2-4 inches. Then pull the starter rope out with a
controlled and steady motion 5 times. The engine should
start.
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the
Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 12) back up to the
run/open position after the unit has started and before
squeezing the throttle control.
5. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up the engine for 15 to
30 seconds. In cold weather, let the engine warm up for 30
to 60 seconds.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops while you are squeezing the throttle, go
back to step 4.
STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Start/On ( I )
Throttle
Control
Stop/Off (O)
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are
in the starting position when pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 11).
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must
be in a stable position while starting.
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal
in a confined area.