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USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
Fig. 12
Electric Start
Port
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. 9).
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. 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. 9).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 10).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11).
5. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig.
12). Refer to the Operation section of the electric start accessory
operator’s manual.
6. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 9).
7. Continue to hold the throttle lockout and throttle control. Run the
electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds
each until the unit starts.
8. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after 3 attempts: Squeeze and hold the
throttle control. Run the electric start accessory in intervals no
longer than 2 seconds each 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.