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STARTING COLD ENGINE

Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly.

Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position.

1.Throttle Position Lever

Move throttle position lever (A) to START/IDLE DETENT

A

position(

).

 

2.Choke

Move choke (B) to "Cold Start" () position.

3.Purge Bulb

Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.

4.Recoil Starter

Pull recoil starter handle (D) until engine fires, or maximum 5 pulls.

5.Choke

Move choke (B) to run () position and if necessary, restart engine.

NOTE

If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2-5.

NOTE

Allow engine to warm up before use.

B

C

D