ENGINE START PREPARATIONS
ENGINE START INSTRUCTIONS
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• Check the complete machine for operational safety.
• The stop switch should function properly.
• The throttle must have freedom of movement and return to the idle
position on its own accord.
• The auger blades and collar bolt must be tightly secured and in
excellent working order.
• Ensure the spark plug cap and ignition cable are connected fi rmly.
• Remove fuel cap to ensure that the vent tube is up in the fi ller
tank neck and not pushed down or submersed in fuel.
1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to
ON
. Make sure to read the
switch correctly. As shown above. (
Fig 1
)
2. Press the primer bulb (
Fig 2
) 5 to 8 times.
3. Slide the choke lever to
START
position. (
Fig 3
)
4. Pull the recoil slowly until engagement to fl ywheel is felt, then
continue pull with a slightly quicker motion until engine fi res.
(Audible
sound)
Once the motor has fi red, slide the choke lever to
RUN
(
Fig 4
)
(no choke), and continue. Repeat step 4 until engine starts.
If engine fails to start, repeat steps 1-4.
STARTING TIPS:
As you know, very cold temperatures make all engines
a little harder to start. Whenever possible, keeping your machine in a
warm environment will ALWAYS make it easier to start.
If the engine fails to start after several attempts, check that all
adjustments described above have been done correctly.
Be sure the on/off switch is
NOT
in the off position and start once
again. If the engine still fails to start, contact your local Solo
authorized repair center located on our website.
www.strikemaster.com
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STOP ENGINE
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After completing the cutting of an ice fi shing hole,
STOP
the engine by allowing the engine to return to idle and
moving the ON/OFF switch to the
OFF
position. If engine fails to stop, slide choke lever to start (full choke). Do not
operate until this issue has been repaired by a qualifi ed mechanic.
Primer
Bulb
Choke Lever
(Start Position)
Choke Lever
(Run Position)
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
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