9
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. 8).
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. 6).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb
10 times
(Fig. 7). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the cruise control to the SLOW position (Fig. 6).
NOTE:
Keep the cruise control in the SLOW position and
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control until step 9 (Fig. 6).
5. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 7).
6. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8).
7.
DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 6). Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
8. Idle the engine for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit stops during this
time, squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise
control to the FAST position (Fig. 6), then pull the starter rope in
a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
9. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the FAST position (Fig. 6). Allow the engine to warm up for 30
to 60 seconds.
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 does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF...
the unit is hot and fails to start within 3 pulls of the starter rope,
squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the FAST position, then pull the starter rope with a controlled
and steady motion until the unit starts.
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. 6).
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
On ( I ) / Start
Off (O) / Stop
Throttle Control
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 7
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
Cruise Control
SLOW
FAST
WARNING:
When starting the unit, make sure it is not
directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or
loose debris.
