ENGINE START PREPARATIONS
ENGINE START INSTRUCTIONS
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• Check the complete machine for operational safety.
• The stop switch should function properly.
• The throttle must have freedom of movement and return to the idle
position on its own accord.
• The auger blades and collar bolt must be tightly secured and in
excellent working order.
• Ensure the spark plug cap and ignition cable are connected firmly.
• Remove fuel cap to ensure that the clear vent tube is up in the filler
tank neck and not pushed down or submersed in fuel.
1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to
ON
. Make sure to read the
switch correctly. (
Fig 1
)
2. Press the primer bulb (
Fig 2
) 5 to 8 times. You want to see fuel
returning in the fuel line.
3. Slide the choke lever to
START
position. (
Fig 3
)
4. Press the decompression valve (
Fig 4
). Pull the recoil handle
in short quick pulls until the engine fires. (audible sound)
NOTE: you will need to press the decompression valve in after
every pull of the recoil rope.
Once the motor has fired, slide the choke lever to
RUN
(no choke), and continue. Repeat step 4 until engine starts.
If engine fails to start, repeat steps 1-4.
If the engine fails to start after several attempts, check that all
adjustments described above have been done correctly.
Be sure the on/off switch is
NOT
in the off position and start once
again. If the engine still fails to start, contact your local Solo
authorized repair center located on our website.
STARTING TIPS:
As you know, very cold temperatures make all engines
a little harder to start. Whenever possible, keeping your machine in a
warm environment will ALWAYS make it easier to start.
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Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
STOP ENGINE
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After completing the cutting of an ice fishing hole,
STOP
the engine by allowing the engine to return to idle and
moving the ON/OFF switch to the
OFF
position. If engine fails to stop simply press decompression valve in or slide
choke lever to start (full choke). Do not operate until switch has been repaired by a qualified mechanic.
Primer
Bulb
Choke
Lever
Decompression
Valve
Fig 1
