STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined
area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope,
Figure 18. The operator and unit must be in a
stable position while starting to avoid serious
personal injury.
1.
Mix petrol (gasoline) with oil. Fill fuel tank with
fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2.
Put the ignition switch in the ON (I) position,
Figure 16.
3.
Fully press and release the primer bulb 5 to7 times,
slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER
BULB, Figure 17. If you can’t see fuel in the bulb,
press and release the bulb three (3) additional times,
or as many times as it takes before you can see fuel
in it.
4.
Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (A)
position, Figure 17.
5.
With the unit in the starting position, squeeze and
hold the throttle control to the wide open (full
throttle) position and pull the starter rope briskly 5
times in the FULL choke (A)
position, Figure 18.
If the engine attempts to run before the fifth pull,
proceed to step 6.
NOTE:
The engine will not run in the FULL choke (A)
position.
6.
Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke (B)
position, Figure 17.
7.
Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine, Figure 18.
NOTE:
Squeeze and hold the throttle control until the
engine has started and warmed up.
8.
If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 through 7.
NOTE:
If the engine floods while trying to start, place
the choke lever in the RUN (C)
position,
Figure 6. Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the
starter rope briskly. The engine should start
within three (3) to eight (8) pulls.
9.
Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5
to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN (C)
position, Figure 17.
NOTE:
Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the ignition switch in the ON
position (Figure 16), and start in PARTIAL
choke (B)
position (Figure 17).
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FIGURE 17
Choke Lever
Full Choke Position (A)
Run
Position (C)
Partial Choke Position (B)
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Primer Bulb
FIGURE 18
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Release your hand from the throttle control,
Figure 18. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.
Put the ignition switch in the OFF (O) position,
Figure 16.
FIGURE 16
On/Off Stop Control
Start/On (I)
Throttle
Lock-Out
Throttle Control
Stop/Off (O)
