9
STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8).
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).
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
On ( I ) / Start
Off (O) / Stop
Throttle Control
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 7
Primer Bulb
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Choke Lever
Cruise Control
SLOW
FAST
WARNING:
When starting the unit, make sure it is not
directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or
loose debris.
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 10 (Fig. 6).
6.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 8).
7.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion
5 times
(Fig. 8).
8.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to
Position 2
(Fig. 7).
9.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion
3 to 5 times
to start the engine.
10. 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.
11. 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. Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion
3 to 8 times
. 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 - 9 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
.
