15Section 5 — operation
Figure 5-2
4. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see the Engine Operator’s
Manual instructions), is open.
5. Set the choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position. See Figure
5-3.
Figure 5-3
6. Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time you
press it.
• Make sure you cover the vent hole with your
thumb.
• Prime between 3 and 5 times.
Note: Primer bulb should only be used in cold weather.
Figure 5-4
NOTE: DO NOT use the primer bulb to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown. Doing so will flood the
engine and may result in equipment malfunction.
WARNING! When pulling the starter rope, the
rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward the engine
causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
7. Grasp the starter cord handle.
• Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.
• Without allowing the rope to retract, continue
pulling the rope with one rapid full arm stroke.
• Return the rope slowly to the original position.
NOTE: Following the instructions listed in the steps above
avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
NOTE: If the recoil starter handle is frozen and will not
operate the engine, proceed as follows:
• Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
• Release the starer handle and let it snap back
against the starter to break up ice; these two
steps should only be done when the starter is
frozen.
8. If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, repeat steps 1
through 7 and try again.
9. When the Engine starts:
• Move the choke control to 1/2 “CHOKE” position
until the engine runs smoothly.
• Next, move the choke control to the NO CHOKE
position.
NOTE: If the engine starts but falters when the choke
control is moved to the “NO CHOKE” position:
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