10
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. 9).
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. 7).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times
(Fig. 8). 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. 8).
5. Move the cruise control to the FAST position (Fig. 7).
NOTE:
Keep the cruise control in the FAST position for
ALL
further
steps.
6. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 9).
7. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion
5 times
(Fig. 9).
8. Move the choke lever to
Position 2
(Fig. 8).
9. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion
3 to 5
times
to start the engine.
10. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
11. Move the choke lever to
Position 3
(Fig. 8) 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.
NOTE:
Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
IF...
the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to
Position 2
(Fig. 8)
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 move the cruise control to the FAST
position. 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 8.
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. 7).
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
On ( I ) / Start
Off (O) / Stop
Throttle Control
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
1
2
3
Fig. 8
Primer Bulb
Position 3
Position 2
Position 1
Choke Lever
Cruise Control
SLOW
FAST
