damaging the unit or property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator.

Primer

Bulb

Choke Lever

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

1.Move choke lever to START/STOP.

2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

3.Sharply pull starter handle until engine at- tempts to run. NO MORE THAN 5 PULLS.

4.Move choke lever to 1/2 CHOKE. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.

NOTE: If engine has not started after 5 pulls, repeat all of the above steps.

5.After a 10 second warm-up, move the choke lever to RUN.

6.To stop engine, move the choke lever to the START/STOP position.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move the choke lever to the RUN position.

2.Pull starter handle sharply until engine runs.

NOTE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls, follow information provided under STARTING A COLD ENGINE.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the RUN position; then, pull the starter handle sharply to clear the engine of ex- cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded.

If the unit still does not start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter

S Housing Screws

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

SChoke Lever -- Ensure choke lever func- tions properly by moving to the START/ STOP position. Make sure engine stops;

then restart engine and continue.

SFuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS

S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us- ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

Air Filter

Screw

Air Filter Cover

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation.

1.Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed.

2.Remove parts as illustrated.

NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis- sions.

3.Wash the filter in soap and water.

4.Allow filter to dry.

5.Apply a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil.

6.Replace parts.

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530088117 specifications

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