Starting Controls, Electric Start Units Only

Controls

STARTING CONTROLS

Electric Start Units Only

A.Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A, Figure 3) activates an electric starter mounted to the engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter handle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts AC, which is provided by connection to the extension cord provided with units equipped with this feature. Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly grounded 3 prong electrical outlet.

Manual Start

B. Fuel Valve - The fuel valve (B, Figure 3) is located

under the fuel tank. It is used to turn the fuel supply

	A	Location of electric
		starter if equipped
	D

off for out-of-season storage.

C. Starter Handle - The starter handle (C, Figure 3)

connects to a starter cord to manually start the

engine. Pulling starter handle rapidly spins the engine

crankshaft, cycles the engine, and generates the

spark necessary for starting the engine.

D. Primer Button - When pressed, the primer button

(D, Figure 3) provides initial fuel to help start a cold

engine. Normally, pressing the primer button twice

will provide enough fuel to start a cold engine.

E. Throttle Lever - The throttle lever (E, Figure 3) con-

trols the engine speed. For best overall performance,

the throttle lever should be set to the FAST position.

Use the SLOW position only for warming the engine,

or to help prevent snow/ice freeze-up when shutting

the unit down for the day.

F. Engine Key - The Engine Key (F, Figure 3) prevents

the engine from being started by unauthorized indi-

viduals. The key must be fully inserted into the key

slot for the unit to start. The key is also used to stop

the engine by pulling the key out of the key slot.

G. Choke Knob - The Choke Knob (G, Figure 3) adjusts

the air/fuel mixture, and is used to help start a cold

engine by providing a richer mixture. Once the engine

is warm and running smoothly, the Choke Knob

should be set to the off position to provide a normal

air/fuel mix.

Figure 3. Engine Controls

A.	Electric Start Button	D.	Primer Button
	(On some units only)	E.	Throttle Lever
B.	Fuel Valve	F.	Engine Key
C.	Starter Handle	G.	Choke Knob