Homelite UT08580, UT08981 Starting and Stopping, To Stop the Engine, See Figures 6, For Help Call

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operation

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 6 - 8.

Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.

TO START A COLD ENGINE:

Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times.

Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the FULL CHOKE position.

NOTE: Each choke position is identified by a detent in the housing.

Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold. Press trigger lock button in and release throttle trigger.

Pull the starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run (no more than 4 pulls).

Rotate the choke dial to the counterclockwise HALF CHOKE position.

Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs.

Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds. Squeeze the throttle trigger to release the trigger lock.

Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the RUN ­position.

TO START A WARM ENGINE:

Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the RUN ­position.

Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times.

Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs.

TO STOP THE ENGINE:

See Figure 8.

Press and hold the OFF switch until the engine stops.

if assistance is required STARTING THIS product:

Do not return this product to the retail store where it was purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have.

For Help Call: 1-800-242-4672

 

choke

STARTER

dial

 

GRIP

PRIMER

 

 

BULB

Fig. 6

full

half

CHOKE

CHOKE

 

run

Fig. 7

switch

Fig. 8

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Contents ALL Versions UT08580/UT08981Introduction Table of contentsGeneral safety rules Specific safety rules Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceProduct Specifications FeaturesAssembly See Figures 2 Assembling the Blower TubesFueling and Refueling Fuel Mixture Adjusting Harness StrapsOperation ApplicationsFor Help Call Starting and StoppingTo Stop the Engine See Figures 6Proper operating Position Operating the BlowerLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Cleaning the AIR Filter ScreenFuel CAP Cleaning the Exhaust Port and MufflerSpark Plug Spark ArrestorProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Make the Most of Your Purchase Page Parts and Service