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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.
3. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON [
I
] position (Fig. 10).
4. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 11).
5. 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. 11). 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.
6. Hold the throttle and handlebar with one hand and grab the
starter rope with your other hand. Use your foot to hold
down the cultivator (Fig. 12).
NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the
ground when starting.
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope
with a smooth and steady pull. Repeat this 5 times.
8. Move the choke lever to Position 2.
9. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope in
the same manner as explained in Step 7. Pull 1 to 3 times
to start the engine.
10. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm
up for 15 to 30 seconds.
11. Place the choke lever in Position 3. Release the throttle
control to the idle position and begin operation.
IF...
The engine does not start, repeat Steps 4 - 11.
IF...
The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the
choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control.
Pull the starter rope 3 to 8 times. The engine should start.
If not, continue pulling starter rope until the engine starts.
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 choke lever in Position 2. After the unit
starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
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.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
Fig. 10
Throttle
Control
ON (I)
Fig. 11
OFF (O)
Position 3
Position 1
Position 2
STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the starter
rope (Fig. 12).
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.
Fig. 12
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Control