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. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
1.Mix petrol with oil. Fill petrol tank with petrol/oil mixture. Refer to Oil and Petrol Mixing Instructions.
2.Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of petrol should be visible in the primer bulb and petrol lines (Fig. 7). If you can’t see petrol in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see petrol in it.
3.Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
4.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8) and squeeze the throttle control.
5.Pull the starter rope out a short distance, until you feel some resistance. This is usually around
6.Place the choke lever in Position 2.
7.While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope in the same manner as explained in Step 5. Pull 1 to 3 times to start the engine.
8.Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
9.Place the choke lever in Position 3. The unit is ready for use.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the 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, start the unit with the choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS1.Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.Press and hold the Stop Switch until the engine stops (Fig 6).
Stop Switch
Fig. 6
Position 1 | Position 2 | Position 3 |
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 7
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
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