WARNING: When starting engine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area when starting engine or while engine is running. De- bris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit or property, or causing seri- ous injury to bystanders or the operator.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
1.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
2.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE posi- tion.
3.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.
Starter Handle
Choke
Lever
Primer
Bulb
4.Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.
5.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
6.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE: If the en-
gine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to START-
ING A FLOODED ENGINE.
7.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se- conds, then move the choke lever to the RUN position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN before releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the RUN position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE posi- tion and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
2.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.
3.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
4.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to RUN.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the RUN position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Avoid touching muffler unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
SMuffler
SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.
S Fuel Tank. Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank is damaged or leaks.
SVacuum Bag
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Button
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
