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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. 10).
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. 8).
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
On ( I ) / Start
Off (O) / Stop
Throttle Control
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 9
Primer Bulb
Throttle Lockout
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
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. 8).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 9).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 10).
5. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 8). Squeeze and hold
the throttle control (Fig. 8).
6. Continue to hold the throttle lockout and throttle control. Pull the
starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times to start
the engine (Fig. 10).
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after 3 attempts: Press and hold the throttle
lockout. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin
the starting procedure with step 3.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... begin the starting procedure with step 3.