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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle control
cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 10).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Put the shoulder strap over the operator’s head and onto the left
shoulder (Fig. 8).
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 11).
2. Move the choke lever to Position A (Fig. 11).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 12).
4. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and hold the
throttle control (Fig. 10).
NOTE: Continue to SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle lockout
and the throttle control for ALL further steps.
5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times
(Fig. 12).
6. Move the choke lever to Position B (Fig. 11).
7. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times
to start the engine (Fig. 12).
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 60 seconds. The unit may be
used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with
step 2.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 6.
After Starting the Unit
1. Snap the shoulder strap clip onto the shoulder strap / harness
loop. Adjust the shoulder strap to fit the operator. Refer to
Assembling and Using the Shoulder Strap.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position until the
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
Throttle Control
Throttle
Lockout
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Fig. 12
Starting
Position
Throttle Control
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 11
Primer Bulb
Position B
Position A
Choke Lever
Shoulder
Strap
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