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USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.
Item No. Description
49M2027P966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electric Starter
49MESCBP966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESY966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter
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. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 7).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8).
6. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 9).
Refer to the Operation section of the electric start accessory
operator’s manual.
NOTE: SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps.
7. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 6). Run the electric
start accessory for 2 seconds.
8. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever
to Position 2 (Fig. 7).
9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Run the electric start
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
10. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit.
11. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to
warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
12. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever
to Position 3 (Fig. 7) and continue warming the engine for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 7)
and continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with
step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke
lever to Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Run the
electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds
each until the unit starts. The engine should start. If it does not,
repeat this instruction.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 8.
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. 9
Electric Start
Port