Starting the Engine (continued)
| Full Throttle |
|
Idle | ON | Ignition |
|
| Switch |
Throttle |
| Throttle |
Lock |
| |
Lever |
| Lever |
Figure 6
4.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position, then depress the throttle lever half way and lock throttle by moving throttle lock lever halfway down. See Figure 6.
Pull upward
rapidly
Figure 7
5.Hold the blower firmly with your left hand on the handle.
6.Using your right hand, pull the starter handle slowly until you feel the starter engage. See Figure 7.
7.As the starter engages, pull the starter handle upward rapidly.
8.If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the engine starts.
When The Engine Starts–
1.Open the choke (if it is not already open) by moving the choke lever down.
2.If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate starting proce- dures for a cold or warm engine.
3.Operate the throttle to reduce engine to idle speed until operating temperature is reached
The blower should
now be ready for use.
If The Engine Does Not Start–
Repeat the appropriate starting procedures for warm or cold engine. If the engine still will not start, follow the “Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure.
WARNING!
Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order. Never operate the blower if the cylinder cover is missing or damaged!
Starting A Flooded Engine
1.Disconnect the spark plug lead, and remove the spark plug (see page 11 for procedures).
2.If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked with fuel, clean or replace the plug as required.
3.With the spark plug removed, open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by crank- ing the engine several times.
4.Install and tighten the spark plug, and reconnect the spark plug lead.
5.Repeat the starting procedures for a warm engine.
6.If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart. at the end of this manual.
Ignition OFF
Switch
Throttle Lever
Figure 8
Stopping The Engine
1.Cool the engine by allowing it to run at idle for
2.Slide the ignition switch towards the rear to “O” (OFF). See Figure 8.
Adjusting Engine Idle Speed
IMPORTANT!
A clean and unrestricted airflow is essen- tial to your blower’s engine performance and durability! Before attempting any carburetor adjustments, inspect and clean the engine air filter as described on page 10 of this manual.
IMPORTANT!
Blower tubes and the air cleaner must be in place while adjusting engine idle! Engine idle speed will also be affected if the blower tubes are blocked or incorrectly installed!
1.Place the unit on the ground and start the engine, then allow it to idle
2.If a tachometer is available, the engine idle speed should be final adjusted to 3000.
Idle Decrease
Idle
Adjustment
Screw 
Figure 9 | Idle Increase |
NOTE:
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are pre- set at factory on units with emission control systems and cannot be serviced in the field.