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STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of fuel)
1. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
2. Move throttle lever to the START position.
3. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
Choke
Lever
Fuel Cap
Throttle Lever
Primer Bulb
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion. Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs.
NOTE:
If engine has not started after 5 pulls,
repeat all of the above steps.
6. After a 10 second warm-up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position.
NOTE:
The engine speed can be adjusted
by moving the throttle lever to the left for low
speed or right for high speed.
Throttle Lever
7. To stop engine, move the throttle lever to
the STOP
position and hold until engine
stops running.
NOTE:
If engine does not stop, move choke
lever to FULL CHOKE.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move throttle lever to the START position.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position
.
3. Pull starter handle sharply until engine
runs.
NOTE:
If engine does not run after 5 pulls, re-
peat STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure.
4. After a 10 second warm-up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke lever in the RUN position and the throttle
lever in the START position; then, pull the start-
er handle sharply to clear the engine of excess
fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle
many times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded. If the unit still does not start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Avoid touching muffler
unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot muf-
fler can cause serious burns.
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
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Spark Plug Boot
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Air Filter
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Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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Throttle Lever. Ensure throttle lever func-
tions properly by moving the throttle lever to
the STOP
position and holding until en-
gine stops running; then restart engine and
continue.
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Fuel Tank. Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank is damaged or leaks.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Button
