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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:
A
void 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.
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. 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 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 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.
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. 6