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Operation
Section 5
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a
confined area.
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 5-3).
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.
Make sure that any add-on item is installed correctly and
secure before starting the unit
Fig. 5-3
Starting Instructions
Starter Rope
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.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See
Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON (I)
position (Fig. 5-1).
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. 5-2). 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 Position 1 (Start) (Fig. 5-2).
5. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 5-3), squeeze
the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle)
position. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.
6. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Run).
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds. The unit is ready for use.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine fails to start after a couple attempts, place
the choke lever in Position 2 and squeeze the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The
engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make sure
the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and
start the unit with the choke lever in Position 2.
Throttle Control (Squeezed)
On/Off Stop Control
Start/
On (I)
Stop/
Off (O)
Primer
Bulb
Position 2
(Run)
Position 1
(Start)
Choke
Lever
Fig. 5-1
Fig. 5-2