9
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!
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Figure 13
Full Throttle
Idle
Half
Throttle
4. Move the throttle lever to half throttle.
RT Model:
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 13.
Full Throttle
Throttle
Lever
ON
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EB8510RT
Throttle Lock
Lever
Ignition
Switch
Starting and Stopping the Engine (continued)
Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, and
remove the spark plug (see page 1 for
procedures).
. If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked
with fuel, clean or replace the plug as
required.
3. With the spark plug removed, open the
choke, put the throttle lever in the full
throttle position, then clear excess fuel
from the combustion chamber by crank-
ing the engine several times.
4. Install and tighten the spark plug, and
reconnect the spark plug lead.
5. Repeat the starting procedures for a
warm engine.
6. If the engine still fails to start or fire,
refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at
the end of this manual.
Figure 14
Pull upward
rapidly
5. Hold the blower firmly with your left
hand on the volute case.
6. Using your right hand, pull the starter
handle slowly until you feel the starter
engage. See Figure 14.
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.
. If the engine does not continue to run,
repeat the appropriate starting proce-
dures for a cold or warm engine.
3. Operate the throttle to reduce engine to
idle speed until operating temperature is
reached (–3 minutes).
!
Adjusting Engine Idle Speed
IMPORTANT!
A clean and unrestricted airflow is essen-
.
tial.to.your.blower’s.engine.performance.
and durability! Before attempting any
carburetor.adjustments,.inspect.and.clean.
the engine air filter as described on page
11.of.this.manual.
Idle Increase
Idle Decrease
Idle Adjustment
Screw
Figure 16
1. Place the unit on the ground and start
the engine, then allow it to idle -3
minutes until warm.
. If a tachometer is available, the engine idle
speed should be final adjusted to ,000
(±00) RPM (min
-1
). See Figure 16.
NOTE:
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are pre-
set at factory on units with emission control
systems and cannot be serviced in the field.
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.
The blower should
now be ready for use.
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Figure 15
Stop Button
Stopping The Engine
1. Cool the engine by allowing it to run at
idle for –3 minutes.
. Push and hold the Stop Button down
until the engine stops.
RT Model:
Slide the ignition switch
towards the rear to “O” (OFF).
See Figure 15.
Ignition
Switch
OFF
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EB8510RT
IMPORTANT!
Blower.tubes.and.the.air.cleaner.must.
be in place while adjusting engine idle!
Engine.idle.speed.will.also.be.affected.
if.the.blower.tubes.are.blocked.or.incor-
rectly installed!
Throttle Lever
