Starting Engine

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope. See Figure 19. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury.

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Gas Mixing Instructions.

2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I) position. See Figure 17.

3.Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. Fuel should be visible in the bulb. If fuel is not visible, press three (3) more times, or until it is. See Figure 18.

4.Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position (A ). See Figure 18.

5.With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle control and pull starter rope briskly. See Figure 18. Continue pulling until the engine sounds as though it wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls).

NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up.

6.Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B ). See Figure 18.

NOTE: The unit will not run in the FULL choke position (A ).

7.Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine. See Figure 19.

8.If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 through 7.

Run

Full Choke Partial Position (B) Position (C)

Position (A)

Choke Control

Primer Bulb

Figure 18

NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the choke lever in the RUN position (C ). Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to eight (8) pulls.

9.Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5 to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN position (C ). See Figure 18.

NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I) position and start in PARTIAL Choke

position (B ). See Figures 17 and 18.

To Stop Engine

1.Release your hand from the throttle control. See Figure 19. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.

2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O) position. See Figure 17.

On/Off Stop

Control

START/ON (I)

Starter

Rope

 

Throttle

 

Control

STOP/OFF (O)

 

Figure 17

Figure 19

 

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