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OPERATION
PB-500 H/T
Starting Cold Engine
• Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back
in. Always hold the unit firmly.
• (PB-500 H): Rotate spring loaded throttle arm downward to a comfortable operating position.
- PB-500 H
1.
Throttle Lever
Move throttle position lever (A) midway between idle and full
throttle positions.
- PB-500 T
1.
Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Slide Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button (A) back to idle
position.
- PB-500 H and T
2.
Choke
Move choke (C) up to Cold Start Position (
)
3.
Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5
times.
4.
Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle (E) until engine fires, or a maximum
of 5 pulls.
5.
Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever (C) back to Run (
) position, then pull 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, move choke to “Cold Start” (
)
position, and repeat steps 4 & 5.
6.
Throttle Lever
Allow engine to warm up for several minutes before use.
7.
Throttle Lever
After engine warm-up, move throttle lever gradually to increase engine RPM to desired operating speed.
PB-500 H
PB-500 T
A
C
E
D
