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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 unit 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. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever (C) 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,
repeat instructions 2-5.
7. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
STARTING
WARM
ENGINE
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close
the choke.
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. 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
Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left
hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine
fires.
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.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.
E
C
E
B
A
D