STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Remain in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 20). The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury.

Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correctly and secure before starting the unit.

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 Start/Stop Engine Control is in the START [I] position (Fig. 20).

4.Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (A) position (Fig. 21).

NOTE: Slide the choke lever directly above the appropriate symbol on filter cover decal (Fig. 21).

5.Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 10 times until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB. 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 (Fig. 21).

6.Squeeze the throttle lock-out, then squeeze the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position (Fig. 22).

7.With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 22) and the

choke in the FULL (A) position, pull the starter rope briskly 5 times. If the engine attempts to run before the fifth pull, proceed to step 8.

8.Move the choke lever to the PARTIAL (B) position (Fig. 21).

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

9.Pull the starter rope 1 to 3 pulls until the engine starts. Run for 15-30 seconds. If the unit fails to start, return to step 7.

10.Move the choke lever to the RUN (C) position and run at full throttle for 30 seconds.

11.Release the throttle control to the idle position and begin operation.

NOTE: If the engine does not start using these procedures, repeat steps 5 through 11 using TWO (2) pulls in the FULL choke (A) position.

NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON position (Fig. 20), and start in PARTIAL choke (B ) position (Fig. 21). After starting, place the choke lever in the RUN (C ) position.

Stop/Off (O)

On/Off Stop Control

Start/On (I)

Throttle Lock-Out

Throttle Control

Fig. 20

Choke Lever

Primer Bulb

Fig. 21

Starter Rope

Throttle Control

Fig. 22

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 22). Allow the engine to cool down by idling.

2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position (Fig. 20).

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