Operation
Figure 10
Honda unit
1.Muffler
2.Oil fill/dipstick
3.Fuel tank cap (fuel tank varies)
4.Recoil starter handle (located on handle bar for zone start units)
5.Engine stop switch (if equipped)
6.Air filter
7.Choke
8.Spark plug
Figure 11
Kawasaki units with large fuel tank shown
1.Muffler
2.Oil fill/dipstick
3.Recoil starter handle
4.Fuel tank cap (fuel tank varies)
5.Engine stop switch (if equipped)
6.
7.Throttle Only (if equipped)
8.Oil filter
9.Air cleaner
10.Primer bulb (if equipped)
11.Spark plug
2.Open the fuel valve.
3.For EC21KABBCX Unit: Move the choke control to the Choke position
For EC21KABBC Unit: Turn the engine stop switch to “” (see Figure 5).
For EC21KABBC, EC21KABBCCA, EC21KABBCY, EC21KAX, EC21KACA, and EC21KAY Units: Press the primer bulb two times (see Figure 12).
Figure 12
For EC21HNBBC and EC21HNBBCX Units:
Turn the engine stop switch to “” and pull outward on the choke control.
Note: Do Not use the choke when the engine is warmed up.
4.For units without a Blade Brake Clutch: Hold the blade control bail to the handle.
5.Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return slowly.
6.For EC21KABBCCA, EC21KABBCX and EC21KABBCY Units: When the engine starts, move the throttle control to the Fast position.
7.For EC21HNBBC and EC21HNBBCX Units: Gradually push in the choke control as the engine warms up.
Stopping the Engine
1.Bring the unit to a full stop.
•For units without a Blade Brake Clutch: Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and the blade should stop within three seconds.
•For units with a Blade Brake Clutch: Release the blade control bail and the blade control lock lever resets. The blade should stop within three seconds; the engine will continue to run.
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