STARTING AND 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. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.

2.Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling the Unit.

NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times.

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. 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.

COLD UNIT START

4.Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).

5.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8). While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope out with a slow and steady motion 5 times.

6.Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 7).

7.While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope out with a slow and steady motion 1 to 4 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 choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 7). 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 choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope out with a slow and steady motion 3 to 8 times, the engine should start. If not, pull 3 to 8 more times.

WARM UNIT RESTART... If the unit is already hot, place the choke lever in Position 1. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope to restart. Place the choke lever in Position 3.

NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi-Pull™starting system with MAX FIRE IGNITION™ , which significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.

You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is vastly different from (and much easier than) what you may be used to.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

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

2.Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position until engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 9)

Primer Bulb

Choke Lever

Fig. 7

Trimmer

Incredi-Pull™

Starter Rope

Throttle Control

Fig. 8

Stop/Off (O)

Start/On (I)

Throttle Control

Fig. 9

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