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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. 6).
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. 4).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times
(Fig. 5). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to
Position 1
(Fig. 5).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 6).
6. Squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 4) and pull the starter rope with
a controlled and steady motion
5 times
(Fig. 6).
NOTE: SQUEEZE
and
HOLD
the throttle control for
ALL
further steps.
7. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever
to
Position 2
(Fig. 5).
8. Continue to 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 squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to
warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever
to
Position 3
(Fig. 5) and continue warming the engine for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE:
The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF...
the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to
Position 2
(Fig. 5)
and continue the warm-up.
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
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 engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 7.
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. 4).
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
On ( I ) / Start
Off (O) / Stop
Throttle Control
Starting
Position
Throttle Control
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 5
Primer Bulb
Position 3
Position 2
Position 1
Choke Lever
