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1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the
Filling the Fuel Tank
CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only
after stopping the engine
.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
■
NEVER
smoke or light fires near
the engine.
■
ALWAYS
stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling.
■
ALWAYS
Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters (10 feet)
from the fueling point and source
before starting.
■
NEVER
place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
■
NEVER
operate the engine
without the muffler and spark
arrester screen in place and in
good working condition.
■
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
■
ALWAYS
store gasoline in
a container approved for
flammable liquids.
■
ALWAYS
inspect the unit for
fuel leaks before each use.
During each refill, check that
no fuel leaks from around
the fuel cap and/or fuel tank.
If fuel leaks are evident, stop
using the unit immediately.
Fuel leaks must be repaired
before using the unit.
■
ALWAYS
move the unit
at least 3 meters (10 feet)
away from a fuel storage
area or other readily flam-
mable materials before
starting
the engine
.
tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and
tighten firmly.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel before
starting engine.
Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or
STOP.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I”
position.
2. Press the primer bulb until fuel
can be seen flowing in the trans-
parent return tube.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood
the engine with fuel.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to
the end of the rope travel. Pulling
the recoil starter to the end of
the rope travel can damage the
starter.
3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold.
4. While holding the outer tube firmly
with left hand. Use your other hand
to slowly pull the recoil starter han-
dle until resistance is felt, then pull
quickly to start the engine.
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
Press the primer bulb
Make sure the
attachment
is clear of
obstructions!
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Hold
the unit
firmly...
Closed
Primer
bulb
