WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is ex- tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1.Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this. See Figure
2.Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. See Figure
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
Starting Engine
IMPORTANT: The bag/chute switch button must be fully depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle or blower chute for engine to start.
1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
2.Make sure safety switch wire is connected to engine and properly grounded to mounting bracket.
3.Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may not require choking).
Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual.
4.The throttle control lever is located on the engine. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START position. See Figure
5.Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
6.Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly.
Throttle Control
Choke Control
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7.Repeat the previous steps until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control (if equipped) gradually to RUN position.
8.If engine falters, move choke control back toward the throttle control and repeat steps 5 through 7.
9.ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/RUN position when operating the Chipper shredder Vacuum.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Stopping Engine
1.Move throttle control lever to slow (turtle) position. Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping engine.
2.Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.
3.Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the retaining post to prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.
NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions.
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