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10
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. 9).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the
LO
(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. 7).
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Throttle Control
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 8
Primer Bulb
Position 2
(Run)
Position 1
(Start)
Choke Lever
Cruise Control
WARNING:
When starting the unit, make sure the blower
tube or nozzle is not directed toward people, animals,
windows, automobiles or loose debris.
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
LO (slow)
HI (fast)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the
On ( I )
position at all times (Fig. 7).
NOTE:
This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to
Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions
.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to
Fueling the Unit
.
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times
(Fig. 8). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
2. Move the choke lever to
Position 1 (start)
(Fig. 8).
3. Move the cruise control to the
HI (fast)
position (Fig. 7).
4. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the HI (fast) position for ALL
further steps (Fig. 7).
5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion
5 times
(Fig. 9).
6. Move the choke lever to
Position 2 (run)
(Fig. 8).
7. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the
unit starts.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 60 seconds. The unit may be
used during this time.
NOTE:
The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
NOTE:
Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
9. Put on the harness. Refer to
Using the Harness
.
IF...
the engine hesitates, keep the choke lever in
Position 2 (run)
(Fig. 8) and continue the warm-up.
IF...
the engine does not start after pulling the starter rope 10 times,
repeat the starting procedure.
IF...
the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke
lever to
Position 2 (run)
. Move the cruise control to the
HI (fast)
position. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady
motion until the unit starts.
IF...
the engine is already warm: Move the cruise control to the
LO
(slow)
position. Move the choke lever to
Position 2 (run)
. Pull
the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit
starts. If the unit doesn't start after 5 pulls, repeat the starting
instructions.
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