12
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. 14).
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. 12).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times
(Fig. 13).
4. Move the choke lever to
Position 1
(Fig. 13).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 14).
NOTE: PRESS
and
HOLD
the throttle lock-out to engage the
throttle control.
SQUEEZE
and
HOLD
the throttle control for
ALL
further steps.
6. Press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle control (Fig.
12). Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion
5
times
(Fig. 14).
7. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Move the choke lever to
Position 2
(Fig. 13).
8. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion
3 to 5 times
to start the engine.
9. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Move the choke lever to
Position 3
(Fig. 13) and
continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds. The
unit may be used during this time.
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
, press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the
throttle control. 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 - 8 to restart the engine. Continue to
press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle control. 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
, press the throttle
lock-out, squeeze and hold the throttle control, 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
.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control 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. 12).
Fig. 14
Starting
Position
Throttle Control
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 13
Primer
Bulb
Position 3
Position 2
Position 1
Choke
Lever
Fig. 12
On ( I ) / Start
Off (O) / Stop
Throttle Control
Throttle Lock-Out