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Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Control
Fig. 9
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
Primer Bulb
Fig. 7
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
IF UNIT IS BELOW 40°F... Push the Cold Weather Start Lever
(Fig. 7) down to the start/closed position and continue to
step 4. DO NOT push this lever down if the unit temperature
is above 40°F.
4. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 8), do not
squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope out a
short distance, until you feel some resistance. This is
usually around 2-4 inches. Pull the starter rope out with
a controlled and steady motion. Repeat this 5 times.
The engine should start.
5. If engine starts, 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 ENGINE STARTS AND WEATHER IS COLD... (below
40°F), lift the Cold Weather Start Lever back up to the
run/open position.
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.
WARM RESTART... Once the engine is warm, just pull the
starter rope to restart. Do not squeeze the throttle
control while pulling the starter rope.
NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi-Pull™ starting system
with MAX FIRE IGNITION™ , which significantly
reduces the effort required to start the engine. You
must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear
the engine attempt to start. There is no need to
pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance
when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is
vastly different from (and much easier than) what
you may be used to.
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 (Fig. 9).
Cold Weather
Start Lever
Closed
Open
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