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Fig. 6
Starting
Position
Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Blue Choke
Lever
Position
1
Position 3
Position 2
Primer Bulb
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. 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.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and
Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I ) position
(Fig. 6).
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. 7). 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 blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8) and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 times.
6. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2.
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope
briskly 1 to 5 times to start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up
for 15 to 30 seconds.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and reach
maximum operating speed at colder temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates
without hesitation.
9. Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue choke lever in
Position 3 (Fig. 7). The unit is ready for use.
NOTE: Move the blue choke lever to Position 3 for best
engine performance. DO NOT leave the lever in Position 2.
IF...
The engine hesitates, return choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 7)
and continue warm up.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF...
The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the blue
choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control.
Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The engine should
start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM...
If the engine is already warm, make sure the On/Off
Stop control is in the ON position and start the unit with the
blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the
blue choke lever to Position 3.
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal
in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are
in the starting position when pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 8).
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.