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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
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Choke Control
Full Choke
Position (A)
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Control
Primer Bulb
Fig. 16
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in
the starting position when pulling the starter
rope (Fig. 16). The operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting to avoid
serious personal injury.
WARNING: Operate this unit only
in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon
monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a
confined area.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions Pg. 11.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I) position
(Fig. 14).
3. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7
times. Fuel should be visible in the bulb (Fig. 15).
If fuel is not visible, press three (3) more times, or
until it is.
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position
(A ) (Fig. 15).
5. With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle
control and pull starter rope briskly (Fig. 16).
Continue pulling until the engine sounds as
though it wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has
started and warmed up.
6. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position
(B ) (Fig. 15).
NOTE: The unit will not run in the FULL choke position
(A ).
7. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine (Fig. 16).
8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps
4 through 7.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Run
Position (C)
Partial Position (B)
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the
choke lever in the RUN position (C ) (Fig. 15).
Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to
eight (8) pulls.
9. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5
to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN
position (C ) (Fig. 15).
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the
START (I) position (Fig. 14), and start in PARTIAL
Choke position (B ) (Fig. 15).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 16).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O) position
(Fig. 14).
On/Off Stop
Control
STOP/OFF (O)
START/ON (I)