STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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, Figure 7. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
1.Mix petrol with oil. Fill fuel tank with petrol/oil mixture. See Oil and Petrol Mixing Instructions.
2.Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I ) position, Figure 5.
3.Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines, Figure 6. 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.
4.Place the choke lever in Position 1, Figure 6.
5.Crouch in the starting position (Figure 7) and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times (with the choke lever still in Position 1).
6.Place the choke lever in Position 2.
7.While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope briskly 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 3.
IF... The engine fails to start after a couple 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, make sure the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and start the unit with the choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.Put the ignition switch in the OFF (O) position.
Start/On (I)
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Stop/Off (O) |
| Switch |
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FIGURE 5 |
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Position 1 |
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1 | 2 | 3 |
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Position 3
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
FIGURE 6
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
FIGURE 7
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