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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Control
Primer
Bulb
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Cold Weather
Start Lever
(Fig. 23)
Cold
Weather
Start Lever
Run/ Open
Close/ Start
Fig. 20
Fig. 23
Fig. 22
Fig. 21
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. 22).
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.
WARNING:
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
(Fig. 20).
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 23) down to the
start/closed position and continue to step 3. DO NOT
flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
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. 21). 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. With the unit in the starting position, do not squeeze
the throttle control (Fig. 22). Pull the starter rope out a
short distance, until you feel some resistance. This is
usually around 2-4 inches. Then pull the rope smoothly
and briskly. Repeat this 5 times. The engine should start
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start Lever back up to the
run/open position.
5. 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... 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.