Section 5

Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 5-3). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.

Make sure that any add-on item is installed correctly and secure before starting the unit

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. 5-1).

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. 5-2). 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 choke lever in Position 1 (Start) (Fig. 5-2).

5.With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 5-3), squeeze the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.

6.Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Run).

7.While squeezing the 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. 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 couple attempts, place the choke lever in Position 2 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.

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.

Operation

Start/

On (I)

Stop/

 

Off (O)

On/Off Stop Control

 

Fig. 5-1

 

Choke

Lever

 

Position 2

 

(Run)

Primer

Position 1

Bulb

(Start)

Fig. 5-2

 

Starter Rope

Fig. 5-3 Throttle Control (Squeezed)

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