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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
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. 6).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times (Fig. 7). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the cruise control to the
SLOW position (Fig. 6).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the SLOW position and DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control until step 11 (Fig. 6).
5. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 7).
6. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8).
7. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 9).
Refer to the Operation section of the electric start accessory
operator’s manual.
8.
DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 6). Run the electric
start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until
the unit starts.
9. Idle the engine for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit stops during this
time, squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise
control to the
FAST position (Fig. 6), then run the electric start
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
10. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit.
11. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the
FAST position (Fig. 6). Allow the engine to warm up for 30
to 60 seconds.
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.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the unit is hot and fails to start after running the electric start
accessory for 3 sets of 2-second intervals: squeeze and hold the
throttle control or move the cruise control to the
FAST position,
then run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2
seconds each until the unit starts.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the
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. 6).
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.
Fig. 9
Electric Start
Port
Item No.
Description
49MESCBP966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESY363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter
