Starting the Engine
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
pressing the primer bulb will not flood
the engine with fuel.
Choke UP:
Closed
Choke DOWN: |
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Open | Fuel Primer |
Figure 11 | Bulb |
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3.Cold Engine Only. Choke the engine by moving the choke lever up (choke is closed). See Figure 11.
When The Engine Starts
■■Open the choke (if it is not already open) by moving the choke lever down.
EB854 | Full Throttle |
Idle | ON |
EB854RT | |
Throttle Lock |
|
Lever | Ignition |
| Switch |
Full Throttle |
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Throttle Lever
Figure 12
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 halfway down. See Figure 12.
5.Hold the blower firmly with you left hand on the fan case.
6.Using your right hand, pull the starter handle slowly until you feel the starter engage. See Figure 13.
■■If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate start- ing procedures for a cold or warm engine.
Pull upward |
rapidly |
Figure 13 |
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!
■■After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit.
If The Engine Does Not Start
Repeat the appropriate starting pro- cedures for warm or cold engine. If the engine still will not start, follow the “Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure.
Starting A Flooded Engine
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.
2.Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times.
3.If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.
Stopping The Engine
1.Cool the engine by allowing it to run at idle for
2.Push and hold the Stop button down until the engine stops. RT Model: Slide the ignition switch towards the rear to “O” (OFF). See Figure 14.
EB854 | OFF |
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Ignition Switch
Stop Button
OFF | EB854RT |
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Figure 14
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