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. 17). To avoid serious injury, both the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

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

2.Verify the On/Off Stop Control is in the ON (I) position (Fig. 15).

3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of gas should be visible in the primer bulb and gas lines (Fig. 16). If you can’t see gas in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see gas in it.

4.Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 16).

5.With the unit on the ground, place one foot on the metal foot stand to hold the unit in place (Fig. 17). Press the throttle lock-out while you squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope up to 5 times.

6.Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 16).

7.While continuing to squeeze the throttle lock-out and throttle control, pull the starter rope briskly until the engine starts.

8.Keep squeezing the throttle lock-out and the throttle control for 15 to 30 seconds to warm up the engine.

9.Release the throttle control and throttle lock-out, and

let idle.

10.Place the blue choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 16). The unit is ready for use.

IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.

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

IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make sure the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and start the unit with the blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the blue choke lever to Position 3.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Throttle

Control

Fig. 15

Position 1

Fig. 16

Starting

Position

Starter Rope

Stop/Off (O)

Start/On (I)

Throttle

Lock-Out

Position 2

Position 3

Blue Choke

Lever

Primer Bulb

Throttle Control

(Squeezed)

Fig. 17

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