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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Blue Choke Lever
On/Off Stop Control
Primer Bulb
Throttle Control
Idle
Fast
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move the throttle control to the idle position ( ). Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On /Off Control in the OFF (O) position until
unit stops.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and
Fuel Mixing Instructions.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop Control
is in the ON (I) position at all times.
2. 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. 11). 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.
3. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 11).
4. Place the unit in the starting position (Fig. 12 as a blower, Fig. 13
as a vacuum). Move the throttle control to the fast position ( )
(Fig. 10).
5. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.
6. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2.
7. Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 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. Move the blue choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 11) and continue
warming the engine for an additional 30 to 60 seconds. The unit
may be used during this time.
IF...the engine hesitates, return choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 11) and
continue warm up.
IF...the engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF...the engine fails to start after a couple attempts, place the blue
choke lever in Position 3 and move the throttle control to the fast
position ( ). Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The
engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the blue
choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the choke
lever to Position 3.
Vacuum
Starting
Position
Starter
Rope
Starter
Rope
Blower
Starting
Position
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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. 12
and 13).
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust
and grass could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out by the discharge opening. This could
damage the unit, property, or cause serious injury to
bystanders or the operator.
WARNING:
Position 1
Position 3
Position 2
To avoid serious personal
injury, always remove the
vacuum bag prior to refueling the unit. The bag may
become a fire hazard when saturated with fuel.
WARNING: