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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 13
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Put the Start/Stop Engine Control in the START [I]
position (Fig. 11).
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (A)
position (Fig. 12).
NOTE:
Slide the choke lever directly above the appropriate
symbol on filter cover decal (Fig. 12).
5. Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 10
times until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB.
If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the
bulb as many times as it takes before you can see
fuel in it (Fig. 12).
6. Squeeze the throttle control to the wide open (full
throttle) position.
7. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 13) and the
choke in the FULL (A)
position, pull the starter
rope briskly 5 times. If the engine attempts to run
before the fifth pull, proceed to step 8.
8. Move the choke lever to the PARTIAL (B) position
(Fig. 12).
NOTE: The engine will not run in the FULL choke (A)
position.
9. Pull the starter rope 1 to 3 pulls until the engine
starts. Run for 15-30 seconds. If the unit fails to start,
return to step 7.
10. Move the choke lever to the RUN (C) position
and
run at full throttle for 30 seconds.
11. Release the throttle control to the idle position and
begin operation.
NOTE: If the engine does not start using these
procedures, repeat steps 5 through 11 using
TWO (2) pulls in the FULL choke (A) position.
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON
position (Fig. 11), and start in PARTIAL choke
(B
) position (Fig. 12). After starting, place the
choke lever in the RUN (C
) position.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Remain
in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 13). The operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting to
avoid serious personal injury.
Make sure that any Add-On item is installed
correctly and secure before starting the unit.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 13).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
(Fig. 11).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Start / Stop
Control
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
