7
M–3872
3
4
5
1
2
Figure 7
1.
Primer bulb
2.
Fuel-line return
3.
Choke lever
4.
Close position
5.
Open position
2. Move the choke lever fully downward to the closed
position (Fig. 8). If the engine is already warm, only a
partial or open (no choke) choke setting may be
required.
3. Turn the stop switch ON (Fig. 9). (Confirm that the
stop switch is in the START position.)
M–3874
1
2
3
Figure 9
1.
Start position
2.
Stop position
3.
1/2 speed position
4. Set the throttle lever at 1/2 speed (Fig. 9).
5. Pull the starter grip briskly to start the engine
(Fig. 10).
Note: Only short pulls are necessary. Never pull the starter
cord to its fullest extension. Never let go of the starter grip
until it is at the fully returned position.
M–3875
1
Figure 10
1.
Starter grip
6. When the engine has started, slowly move the choke
lever fully upward to the open position (Fig. 7). Allow
the engine to warm up at less than 1/2 speed.
7. When the engine has warmed up, the backpack blower
can be positioned on the back of the operator (Fig. 11).
M–3877
Figure 11
8. When the backpack blower is positioned and ready for
operation, adjust the throttle to a speed required to
accomplish the task.
Stopping the Engine
1. Always run the engine at idle speed for a few minutes
to allow cooling before stopping.
2. To stop the engine, move the throttle control lever all
the way downward to the engine idle position. Then
move the stop switch to the STOP position (Fig. 9).
