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Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting and Stopping Engine
1. Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to
prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
2. Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid
ignition of vapors if present.
3. Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and fuel cap
to ensure proper air flow.
4. Turn switch to the
ON
position.
5.
Priming:
•
When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return
completely to its original position between pushes.
•
Choke must be in the
OFF
position when pushing or
using the primer bulb.
First Start:
Starting new engine for first time or after
running out of gas, prime 3 times.
Cold Start:
Starting engine after it has been sitting or
stored briefly with fuel in the tank, prime 1 time above 55
°
Farenheit or 2 times below 55
°
Farenheit.
Warm Start:
Do not use primer or full choke if engine did
not run out of gas or has not cooled completely. Flooding
of engine will occur.
6.
Choke:
•
Full choke
position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the
ON
position as possible.
Half choke
is
defined when the choke lever is between
ON and OFF
.
First Start & Cold Start:
After priming, move choke lever
to full choke.
Warm Start:
No choke or half choke is needed.
7. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until it pulls
slightly harder. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid
full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position very
slowly. Repeat this step everytime the starter rope is pulled.
Avoid injury! Starter rope can cause an unanticipated
jerk towards engine. Please follow instructions to
avoid injury.
CAUTION
8. Pull recoil until engine fires or runs.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push
primer 1 time and pull starter rope again.
9. After engine starts running, move choke lever to
HALF
CHOKE
.
10. Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at half choke position
until engine warms up.
11. Move choke lever to
OFF
position and move throttle to
desired speed.
12. To stop, flip switch to
OFF
position.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
•••••
DO NOT use starting fluid.
•••••
DO NOT spray flammable liquids or vapors into air
cleaner, carburetor or spark plug chamber.
•••••
DO NOT remove spark plug and pull on starter
rope. Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a
spark from spark plug.
Avoid injury! If engine fails to start after the above
operations, please contact Ardisam, Inc. at 1-800-345-
6007.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Never leave engine running while
unattended. Turn off after every use.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Never carry powerhead and auger
between holes while engine is running.
CAUTION
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Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
1.
The clutch will transfer maximum power after
about two hours of normal operation. During this break-in
period clutch slippage may occur. The clutch should be
kept free of oil and other moisture for efficient operation.
2.
Dig holes without placing excessive body weight on the
unit. The auger operates most efficiently with a shaving
action caused by the weight of the unit itself.
3.
Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
