STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 21). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.

To avoid serious personal injury, ensure any Add- On being used is installed correctly and secure before starting the unit.

Stop/Off (O)

Start/On ( I )

Throttle

Throttle

Lock-Out

Control

 

Fig. 19

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.

2.Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling the Unit.

3.Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I ) position (Fig. 19).

4. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 20). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.

5.Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 20).

6.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 21). Press the throttle lockout in and squeeze the throttle control lever. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.

7.Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 20).

8.While pressing the throttle lockout in and squeezing the throttle control , pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 4 times to start the engine.

9.Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.

10.Place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 20). The unit is ready for use.

IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 4.

IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke lever in Position 3, press the throttle lockout in and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

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

2.Press the On/Off Stop Control switch in the OFF (O) position.

Primer Bulb

Choke Lever

Fig. 20

Starter Rope

Throttle Control

Fig. 21

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