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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until
the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
Fig. 9
On ( I ) / Start
Off (O) / Stop
Throttle Control
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Throttle Lockout
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 6).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 8).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 9).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 6). Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts
(Fig. 9).
7. Idle the engine for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit stops during this
time, press the throttle lockout, squeeze the throttle control and
pull the starter rope in a controlled and steady motion until the
unit starts (Fig. 6).
8. Press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 6).
Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with
step 3.
IF... the unit is hot and fails to start within 3 pulls of the starter rope,
squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
Fig. 7
Primer Bulb
Fig. 8
Choke Lever