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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Remove fuel
cap slowly to avoid injury
from fuel spray. Never operate
the unit without the fuel cap
securely in place.
WARNING:
Add fuel in a
clean, well ventilated outdoor
area. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately. Avoid creating a
source of ignition for spilt fuel.
Do not start the engine until
fuel vapors dissipate.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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. 6).
3. F
ully press and release the primer
bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount
of fuel should be visible in the primer
bulb and fuel lines (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 blue choke lever in
Position 1 (Fig. 7).
5. Crouch in the starting position
(Fig. 8) and squeeze the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope
briskly 5 times.
NOTE: The unit uses EZ-Pull Version
3™, which significantly
reduces the effort required to
start the engine.
6. Place the blue choke lever in
Position 2.
7. While squeezing the throttle
control, pull the starter rope
briskly until the engine starts.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and
allow the engine to warm up for
15 to 30 seconds.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to
warm up and reach
maximum operating speed
at colder temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up
when engine accelerates
without hesitation.
9. Once the engine is warmed up,
place the blue choke lever in
Position 3 (Fig. 7). The unit is
ready for use.
IF
... The engine hesitates, return
choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 7)
and continue warm up.
IF
... The engine does not start, go
back to step 3.
IF
... The engine fails to start after a
few attempts, place the blue
choke lever in Position 3 and
squeeze the throttle control.
Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8
times. The engine should start. If not,
repeat.
IF W
ARM... If the engine is already warm,
make sure the On/Off Stop control is
in the ON position and start the unit
with the blue choke lever in Position
2. After the unit starts, move the
blue choke lever to Position 3.
Fig. 6