B. Engines with Recoil Starters
If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 10.
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1.To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a
2.Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac- turer’s instructions) is open and all switches are on. See Figure 25.
3.Move engine speed control to “FAST” position. See Figures 26 and 27.
4.Set choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 24 on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
5.Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time you press it. See Figure 28.
•Make sure you cover vent hole with your thumb.
•Repeat twice for a total of three primes.
NOTES
DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction.
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move engine speed control to “FAST” position and move choke control to “NO CHOKE” position. See Figures 24, 26 and 27 starting on page 12. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
6.Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
Fuel Tank
Turn Valve
Clockwise To
“OFF” Position
Fuel Valve “OPEN”
Position Shown
Figure 25. Fuel Valve Positions
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
Figure 26. Typical Engine Symbols
5
4
3
1 | STOP | 2 |
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1.Engine Speed Control
2.“STOP” Position
3.“SLOW” Position
4.“RUN” Range
5.“FAST” Position
Figure 27. Engine Speed Control Positions
1
2 
1.Primer Bulb
2.Vent Hole
Figure 28. Pressing Primer Bulb
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