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OPERATION
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an
authorized service dealer.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded petrol. Before operation, petrol must
be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-
cooled engine oil. We recommend using a
good quality fully synthetic oil mixed at a ratio
of 40:1 (2.5%). A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix-
ing 5 liters of unleaded petrol with 0,125 liter of
oil. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil con-
tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake con-
tainer momentarily to assure that the fuel is thor-
oughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the en-
gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-
tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Nev-
er use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Avoid any contact with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of fuel)
Starting Position
Muffler
Choke
Lever
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle
Lock--out
NOTE:
The throttle lock--out is designed to
prevent unintentional use of the throttle trig-
ger. The lock--out must be pressed with the
palm of your hand as you grip the throttle han-
dle before the trigger can be used.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position
by aligning lever with position shown on de-
cal (see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
5. Squeeze and hold trigger through
all re-
maining steps
.
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine
doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF
CHOKE position), move the choke lever
to the FULL CHOKE position and press
the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold
the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope
2 more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the start-
er rope until the engine runs, but no more
