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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the blade clutch lock-out and the
blade clutch lever, and move throttle control lever to the
slow position. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
until engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 8).
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.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The
On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all
times (Fig. 8).
3. 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. 9). 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.
4. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 10).
5. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 11). Place the
Throttle Control Lever in the Fast position (Fig. 8)
and pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.
6. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 10).
7. Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 4 times to start the
engine.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
9. Place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 10). The
unit is ready for use.
IF...
the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the choke lever in Position 3, move the throttle
control lever to the fast position. Pull the starter
rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If
not, repeat.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 11). 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.
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 11
Primer Bulb
Fig. 9
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
Position 3
Position 1
Position 2
Fig. 10
Start/On ( I )
Stop/Off (O)
3-Position
Throttle
Control
Blade Clutch
Lock-Out
Fig. 8
Blade Clutch Lever
Fast Slow