Starting Engine
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope. See Figure 9. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Gas Mixing Instructions.
2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I) position. See Figure 7.
3.Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. Fuel should be visible in the bulb. If fuel is not visible, press three (3) more times, or until it is. See Figure 8.
4.Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position (A 
). See Figure 8.
5.With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle control and pull starter rope briskly. See Figure 9. Continue pulling until the engine sounds as though it wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up.
6.Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B 
). See Figure 8.
NOTE: The unit will not run in the FULL choke position (A 
).
7.Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine. See Figure 9.
8.If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 through 7.
| Partial Position (B) | Run |
Full Choke | Position (C) |
Position (A)
Choke Control
Primer Bulb
Figure 8
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the choke lever in the RUN position (C 
). Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to eight (8) pulls.
9.Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5 to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN position (C 
). See Figure 8.
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I) position and start in PARTIAL Choke
position (B 
). See Figures 7 and 8.
To Stop Engine
1.Release your hand from the throttle control. See Figure 9. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O) position. See Figure 8.
Starter Rope
Start/On (I) 
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Control
On/Off Stop Control
Figure 9
Figure 7
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