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OPERATION PAS-230
Starting Cold Engine
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine 
starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep 
movable parts of the attachment away from objects that 
could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that 
could cause loss of control.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) forward, away from the STOP 
position.
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 right hand grip 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 lever back to Run          
( ) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout 
fully depressed, and pull recoil starter starter handle/rope 
until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger, 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, gradually depress throttle trigger to 
increase engine RPM to operating speed.
Starting Warm Engine
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO 
NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully 
depressed.
The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious 
personal injury may result.