12
O
PERATION
STARTING
COLD
ENGINE
1.
Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.
2.
Throttle Position Lever
Move throttle position lever (B) forward to idle position.
3.
Choke
Move choke (C) to Cold Start (
) Position.
4.
Primer Bulb
Pump primer bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
IMPORTANT
Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 45 ~ 60 cm (18 ~ 24 in.) of rope
for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold
the unit firmly.
5.
Recoil Starter
Place the blower on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with
left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine
fires (5 pulls maximum).
6.
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever (C) to Run
(
) position and pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine
starts and runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions.
7.
After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to
increase engine RPM to operating speed.
E
D
C
B
A
C
