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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. 5).
WARNING:
When starting the unit, make sure it is not
directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or
loose debris.
Fig. 5
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 3
Throttle Control
Cruise
Control
LO (slow)
HI (fast)
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the
LO
(slow) position, 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. 3).
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Fig. 4
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the
On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 3).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times (Fig. 4).
2. Move the cruise control to the
LO (slow) position (Fig. 3).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the LO (slow) position and
DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 3) until step 7.
3. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks into the
START
position (Fig. 4).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 5).
5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the
unit starts.
6. Idle the engine for 30 seconds.
7. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the
HI (fast) position (Fig. 3).
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
NOTE: Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
IF... the engine does not start after pulling the starter rope 10 times,
repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine is already warm: Squeeze and hold the throttle control
or move the cruise control to the
HI (fast) position. Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
