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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 16
Starting
Position
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
(Fig. 17).
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
WARNING:
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
(Squeezed)
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow
the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
1. Mix petrol with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See
Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I ) position
(Fig. 15).
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 (Fig. 7). 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 blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 16).
5. With the unit on the ground, place one foot on the metal
foot stand to hold the unit in place (Fig. 17). Press the
throttle lock-out while you squeeze the throttle control.
Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady
motion 5 times.
NOTE: The unit uses Advanced Starting Technology™,
which significantly reduces the effort required to start the
engine. You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear
the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope
briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be aware
that this starting method is vastly different from (and much
easier than) what you may be used to.
6. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2.
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope
out with a controlled and steady motion until the engine
starts.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm
up for 15 to 30 seconds.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and reach
maximum operating speed at colder temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine
accelerates without hesitation.
9. Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue choke lever
in Position 3 (Fig. 7). The unit is ready for use.
IF...
The engine hesitates, return choke lever to Position 2 (Fig.
7) and continue warm up.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the
blue 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 blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit
starts, move the blue choke lever to Position 3.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Stop/Off (O)
Start/On ( I )
Throttle
Control
Throttle
Lock-Out
Fig. 17
Fig. 15
Blue Choke Lever
Position
1
Position 3
Position 2
Primer Bulb
