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WARNING!
Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed
and in good working order. Never operate the blower if the cylinder cover is
missing or damaged!
If The Engine Does Not Start–
Repeat the appropriate starting procedures for warm or cold engine. If the
engine still will not start, follow the “Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure.
Throttle Lever
Figure 8
Stopping The Engine
1. Cool the engine by allowing it to
run at idle for 2–3 minutes.
2.
Slide the ignition switch towards the
rear to “O” (OFF). See Figure 8.
Ignition
Switch
OFF
Starting the Engine
(continued)
Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then
clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine
several times.
3. If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow
chart at the end of this manual.
Pull upward
rapidly
Figure 7
The blower should now be ready for use.
Figure 6
Full Throttle
Idle
4. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position, then depress the throttle
lever half way and lock throttle by moving throttle lock lever halfway
down. See Figure 6.
5. Hold the blower firmly with your left hand on the handle.
6. Using your right hand, pull the starter handle slowly until you feel the
starter engage. See Figure 7.
7. As the starter engages, pull the starter handle upward rapidly.
8. If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the engine starts.
When The Engine Starts–
1. Open the choke (if it is not already open) by moving the choke lever
down.
2. If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate starting
procedures for a cold or warm engine.
3. Operate the throttle to reduce engine to idle speed until operating
temperature is reached (2–3 minutes).
Throttle
Lever
ON
Throttle
Lock
Lever
Ignition
Switch
