5.As the starter engages, pull the starter handle upward rapidly.
6.If necessary, repeat Steps 4 and 5
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be damaged by abuse!
nNever pull the starter cord to its full length.
nAlways engage the starter before cranking the engine. Always rewind the starter cord slowly.
WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS
1.As the engine warms, open the choke gradually by slowly moving the choke control down to the fully OPEN position.
2.Run the engine at idle speed until operating temperature is reached
The blower should now be ready for use.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.Cool the engine by allowing it to run at idle for
2.While squeezing the throttle lock lever, push and hold the throttle lever down until the engine stops. See figure 8.
Throttle
Lever
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Squeeze Lock
Lever
Push Down To Stop
Figure 8
IMPORTANT!
If the engine continues to run with the throttle lever in the “off” position, stop the engine by moving the choke control UP to the fully closed position. Adjust idle setting as decribed on page 10.
IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START
Repeat the appropriate starting proce- dures for “warm” or “cold” engine. If the engine still will not start, follow the “Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure as below:
WARNING!
Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order. Never oper- ate the blower if the intake cover or blower tubes are missing or dam- aged!
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
1.Disconnect the spark plug lead, and use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug in a coun-
2.If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked with fuel, clean or replace the plug as required.
3.Clear excess fuel from the combus- tion chamber by cranking the en- gine several times while the spark plug is removed.
4.Install and tighten the spark plug, and reconnect the spark plug lead.
5.Repeat the starting procedures for “warm engine.”
6.If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.
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