KNOW YOUR UNIT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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ON/OFF SWITCH |
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The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger | The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine | ||
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the | to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by | ||
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine. | moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE | ||
PRIMER BULB | position. After the engine attempts to start, move | ||
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. | |||
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car- | |||
Once engine has started, move the choke lever | |||
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. | |||
to the OFF CHOKE position. | |||
This allows you to start the engine with fewer | |||
COUPLER | |||
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer | |||
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to | The COUPLER enables optional attach- | ||
its original form. | ments to be installed on the unit. | ||
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow | ||
| the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling | ||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | your unit. | ||
information in the safety rules before you be- | IMPORTANT | ||
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, | Experience indicates that alcohol blended | ||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call | fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or | ||
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to | |||
FUELING ENGINE | separation and formation of acids during stor- | ||
| age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system | ||
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly | of an engine while in storage. | ||
when refueling. | To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sys- | ||
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded | tem before storage for 30 days or longer. | ||
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it | |||
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | |||
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are | |||
mixed with a good quality synthetic | |||
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. | |||
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio | |||
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod- | |||
of 40:1. Snappert/Weed Eaterr brand syn- | |||
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage | |||
thetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil | |||
may occur. | |||
at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix- | |||
See the STORAGE section for additional in- | |||
ing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 li- | |||
formation. | |||
ters) of unleaded gasoline. | |||
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT | |||
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. | |||
These oils will cause engine damage. When | S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF | ||
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on con- | switch to the OFF position. | ||
tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake | S If engine does not stop, move choke lever | ||
container momentarily to assure that the fuel | to FULL CHOKE position. | ||
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