STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING 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. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2.Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON [I] position (Fig. 6).
3.Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
4.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. 7). 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.
5.Stand between the handlebars and support the unit by placing your left foot on the wheel bracket assembly and gripping the handlebar grip with your right hand (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground when starting.
6.While squeezing the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position, grasp the starter rope grip with your left hand. Pull the starter rope out a short distance, until you feel some resistance. This is usually around
7.Move the choke lever to Position 2.
8.While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope in the same manner as explained in Step 6. Pull 1 to 3 times to start the engine.
9.Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
10.Place the choke lever in Position 3. Release the throttle control to the idle position and begin operation.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke 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 choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
STOP (O) | Fig. 6 |
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| START (I) | Throttle Control | |
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Start / Stop Control |
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Position 1 | Position 2 | Fig. 7 | |
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Primer Bulb
Fig. 8
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Control
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 8). Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O) position (Fig. 6).
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