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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 6
Starting
Position
Operate this unit only in a
well- ventilated 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.
WARNING:
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
1
2
3
Blue Choke
Lever
Position
1
Position 3
Position 2
Primer Bulb
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine
to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
until engine comes to a complete stop.
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. 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. 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 3 times.
6. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2.
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope briskly 1 to 5 times to start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
9. Place the blue choke lever in Position 3. The unit is
ready for use.
NOTE: Move the blue choke lever to Position 3 for best
engine performance. DO NOT leave the lever in
Position 2.
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 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 blue choke lever in Position 2. After the
unit starts, move the blue choke lever to Position 3.
OFF/STOP (O)
ON/OFF
Control
Switch
ON/START (I)
Starter Rope
Throttle Control