PAS-225 VP OPERATION
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1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) for-
ward, away from the STOP posi-
tion.
2. Choke
Move choke lever (B) to COLD 
START ( ) position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is 
visible and flows freely in the 
clear fuel tank return line. Pump 
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and 
keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throt-
tle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress 
throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/
rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).
5. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), 
move choke (B) to the RUN ( ) 
(open) position. Firmly grasp 
throttle handle and throttle trig-
ger lockout with left hand and 
fully depress throttle trigger to 
wide open position. Pull starter 
handle/rope until engine starts 
and runs. Release throttle trig-
ger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
Note:  If engine does not start with choke in “RUN” position after 5 
pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support handle. Depress 
the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to 
increase engine RPM to operating speed.