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II. O P E R A T I O N
2. START ENGINE
- Move engine control lever to "CHOKE" position.
- Grasp starter grip as illustrated and pull slowly until
resistance is felt.
- Then pull cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent
kickback and start engine.
- Repeat if necessary with engine control lever in "FAST"
position.
- When engine starts, move engine control to desired
speed.
Operating sequence should be followed for best results.
1. PUTTING INTO OPERATION
- Fill the fuel tank.
- Screw the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure outlet
- Connect the garden hose to the water tap and with the
garden hose connector to the unit.
- Turn the water faucet on full force.
- Vent the pump of air.
Squeeze the trigger gun until a steady flow of water
emerges from the nozzle.
Tips to obtain best starting performance.
- Start, store and fuel engine in a level position.
- DO NOT use pressurized starting fluids as severe internal
engine damage may occur due to loss of lubrication.
- Restart a warm engine with engine control lever in "FAST"
position.
- To improve cool weather starting (40 °F), turn carburetor
idle mixture screw 1/8 turn counterclockwise (richer
mixture).