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STARTING AND STOPPING
STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a
well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a conned 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. 7).
WARNING: When starting the unit,
make sure it is not directed toward people, animals,
windows, automobiles or loose debris.
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you begin. If you
do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel
your unit.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Note: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/O
switch is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 5).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times
(Fig. 6).
4. Move the choke lever to the Full Choke position (Fig. 6).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the
starting position (Fig. 7).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 times to
start the engine (Fig. 7).
7. Allow the engine to warm up less than 10 seconds, then
squeeze the throttle control to return the choke to the
Choke O position and operate the blower.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure
with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, squeeze
the throttle control to return move the choke to the Choke
O position. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and
steady motion 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If it
does not, repeat this instruction.
IF THE UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND THE
ENGINE IS HOT... perform steps 3, 5, 6, 7 to restart the
engine. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Run the unit
for 2-5 minutes, or as needed. The unit may be used during
this time.
If the engine speed uctuates, move the the choke lever to
the Full Choke position and run the unit for 2-5 minutes, or
as needed. The unit may be used during this
time. Then squeeze and hold the throttle control to operate
the blower.
Throttle Control
Handle
On (I) Off (=STOP)
Fig. 5
Primer Bulb
Full Choke
Choke Off
Fig. 6
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 7