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A
STARTING
COLD
ENGINE
• Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for
starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit
firmly.
• Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position.
1.
Throttle Lever
Move throttle lever (A) to IDLE DETENT position.
2.
Choke
Move choke (B) to "Cold Start" Position (
).
3.
Primer
Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
NOTE
Energy is stored in the starter spring each time the handle/rope is
pulled. Generally two to six pulls, using light pulling forces, will
store enough energy to engage the starter and spin the engine. Do
not pull the rope out to end stop.
4.
Recoil Starter
Gently pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires or 2 to 3
engine engagements.
5.
Choke
Move choke (B) to "Run" position (
) and if necessary, restart
engine.
NOTE
Allow engine to warm up before use.
B
C
D
