5
4
RECOIL STARTER
• Pull the starter handle slowly, until
resistance is felt.
This is the compression point.
Return the handle to its original
position and pull swiftly.
• Do not pull the rope all the way out.
NOTE: In Extremely cold conditions,
apply some throttle while pulling
recoil rope.
• After starting the engine, allow the
starter handle to return to its original
position while still holding the
handle.
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CHOKE LEVER
• After starting the engine,
gradually open choke by
turning the lever and finally
keep it fully opened.
• Do not fully open the choke
lever immediately when the
engine is cold or the ambient
temperature is low, because
the engine may stop.
RUNNING
NOTE: For Best Performance.
Allow the engine to warm up without load for a few minutes.
Gradually move the throttle lever toward the high speed
position.
Note: If the engine is operated upside down, white smoke may
be exhausted from the muffler. Do not operate upside down.
STOPPING
1
STOP SWITCH
• Set the throttle lever at the low
speed position and allow the engine
to run at low speed for 2 or 3
minutes before stopping.
• Turn the Stop Switch to the "off"
position to stop the motor (as
pictured).
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RECOIL STARTER
• Pull the starter handle slowly and
return handle to its original position
when resistance is felt.
• Note:
The above operation is necessary to
prevent outside moist air from
intruding into the combustion
chamber.
MAINTENANCE
INSPECTING THE SPARK PLUG
Regular maintenance is recommended to keep your auger running
at top performance.
• Clean off carbon deposits
on the spark plug
electrode using a plug
cleaner or wire brush.
• Check electrode gap.
Adjust gap 0.7 mm to
0.8mm (0.03 inches).
• Use proper spark plug.
NGK CMR6A
OPERATING YOUR ENGINE
STARTING
STOP SWITCH
• The Stop Switch is located on the
throttle lever. Set the Stop Switch
to the "on" position before starting.
(as pictured)
To stop turn switch to off position.
CHOKE LEVER
Close the Choke Lever
• If the engine is cold or the
ambient temperature is low,
close the choke control arm
fully.
• If the engine is warm or the
ambient temperature is
high, open the choke
control arm half-way, or
keep it fully open.
PRIMER PUMP
Push the primer pump 7 to 10
times to feed the fuel to the
carburetor.
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2
3
After reading the operating manual, please take time to view
the safety/instructional video at www.strikemaster.com, click
on videos tab.
Note: Before starting: Be sure to
loosen cap slightly to allow any
pressure to escape from the tank
before attempting to start engine. Be
sure to retighten cap so no fuel is spilled.
Switch Indicator
Switch Activator
6
If engine fails to start after 5 or 6 pulls. Leave the choke
lever on full choke. Lightly feather the throttle as you pull
the rope.
Activator
Indicator
OFF