STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon

monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the

starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 18). To avoid serious injury, both the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.

2.Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I ) position (Fig. 16).

3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 17). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.

4.Place the blue lever in Position 1 (Fig. 17).

5.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 18) and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times (with the blue lever still in Position 1).

6.Place the blue lever in Position 2.

7.While squeezing the throttle lock-out and throttle control, pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine.

8.Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.

9.Place the blue lever in Position 3. The unit is ready for use.

IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.

IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the blue lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.

IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make sure the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and start the unit with the blue lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the blue lever to Position 3.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.

2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.

On/Off Stop Control

Fig. 16

Stop/Off (O)

 

 

Start/On (I)

Throttle

Lock-Out

Throttle Control

Position 2

Fig. 17

 

Position 1

Position 3

 

Blue Lever

Primer Bulb

Fig. 18

Starter

Rope

Throttle Control

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