Starting the Engine
WARNING!
Danger from rotating impeller!
The impeller will rotate whenever the blower is operated! Never oper- ate this blower unless the intake cover and blower tubes are properly installed and in good working order!
WARNING!
Danger from thrown dust or debris!
Always wear eye protection when operating this machine! Never direct the blower stream toward people or animals!
Never operate this blower unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be damaged by abuse!
■■Never pull the starter cord to its full length!
■■Always engage the starter before cranking the engine!
■■Always rewind the starter cord slowly!
■■Never operate the blower if blower tubes are missing or damaged!
Starting procedure
1.Place the blower on the ground.
2.Prime the fuel system by repeatedly depressing the fuel primer bulb until no air bubbles are visible in the fuel discharge line.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly press- ing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
Choke UP:
Closed
Choke DOWN: |
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Open | Fuel Primer |
Figure 12 | Bulb |
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3.Cold Engine Only. Choke the engine by moving the choke lever up (choke is closed). See Figure 12.
EB8520 | Full Throttle |
Idle | ON |
EB8520RT | |
Throttle Lock |
|
Lever | Ignition |
| Switch |
Full Throttle |
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Throttle Lever
Figure 13
4.Move the throttle lever to half throttle. RT Model: Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position, then depress the throttle lever halfway and lock throttle by moving the throttle lock lever half- way down. See Figure 13.
5.Hold the blower firmly with your left hand on the volute case.
6.Using your right hand, pull the starter handle slowly until you feel the starter engage. See Figure 14.
Pull upward |
rapidly |
Figure 14 |
7.As the starter engages, pull the starter handle upward rapidly.
8.If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the engine starts.
WARNING!
Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order. Never operate the blower if the cyl- inder cover is missing or damaged!
When The Engine Starts
■■Open the choke (if it is not already open) by moving the choke lever down.
■■If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate starting proce- dures for a cold or warm engine.
■■After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit.
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