10
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the
SLOW position, and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until
the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 6).
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.
Item No.
Description
49MESCBP966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESY363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter
Fig. 9
Electric Start
Port
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level
.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to
Fueling the Unit
.
NOTE:
There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 6).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times
(Fig. 7).
4. Move the choke lever to
Position 1
(Fig. 7).
5. Move the cruise control to the SLOW position (Fig. 6).
NOTE:
Keep the cruise control in the SLOW position and
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control until step 12 (Fig. 6).
6.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 8).
7.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Insert the electric start
accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 9). Refer to the
Operation
section of the electric start accessory operator’s manual.
8.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Run the electric start
accessory for 2 seconds.
9.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to
Position 2
(Fig. 7).
10.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Run the electric start
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
11.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Remove the electric start
accessory from the unit.
12. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the FAST position (Fig. 6). Allow the engine to warm up for 30
to 60 seconds.
13. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the FAST position (Fig. 6). Move the choke lever to
Position 3
(Fig. 7) and continue warming the engine for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE:
Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
IF...
the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF...
the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke lever
to
Position 3
. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the
cruise control to the FAST position. Run the electric start accessory
in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
The engine should start. If it does not, repeat this instruction.
IF THE UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND THE ENGINE
IS HOT...
perform steps 3 - 11 to restart the engine. Squeeze
and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control to the
FAST position. Run the unit for
2-5
minutes, or as needed.
The
unit may be used during this time.
Then move the choke lever
to
Position 3
.
If the engine speed fluctuates in
Position 3
, squeeze and hold
the throttle control or move the cruise control to the FAST
position, move the choke lever to
Position 2
, and run the unit for
2-5
minutes, or as needed.
The unit may be used during this
time.
Then move the choke lever to
Position 3
.
