operation

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 6 - 8.

Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.

TO START A COLD ENGINE:

Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times.

Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the FULL CHOKE position.

NOTE: Each choke position is identified by a detent in the housing.

Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold. Press trigger lock button in and release throttle trigger.

Pull the starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run (no more than 4 pulls).

Rotate the choke dial to the counterclockwise HALF CHOKE position.

Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs.

Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds. Squeeze the throttle trigger to release the trigger lock.

Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the RUN ­position.

TO START A WARM ENGINE:

Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the RUN ­position.

Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times.

Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs.

TO STOP THE ENGINE:

See Figure 8.

Press and hold the OFF switch until the engine stops.

if assistance is required STARTING THIS product:

Do not return this product to the retail store where it was purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have.

For Help Call: 1-800-242-4672

 

choke

STARTER

dial

 

GRIP

PRIMER

 

 

BULB

Fig. 6

full

half

CHOKE

CHOKE

 

run

Fig. 7

switch

Fig. 8

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Homelite UT08580, UT08981 manual Starting and Stopping, To Stop the Engine, See Figures 6, For Help Call