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USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.
Item No. Description
49M2027P966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electric Starter
49MESCBP966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESY966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 6).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 7).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8).
6. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 9).
Refer to the Operation section of the electric start accessory
operator’s manual.
NOTE: PRESS and HOLD the throttle lock-out to engage the
throttle control. SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for
ALL further steps.
7. Press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 6).
Run the electric start accessory for 2 seconds.
8. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 7).
9. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer
than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
10. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit.
11. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
12. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 7) and continue
warming the engine for an additional 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 hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 7)
and continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with
step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke
lever to Position 3, press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the
throttle control. Run the electric start accessory in intervals no
longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts. The engine
should start. If it does not, repeat this instruction.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 8.
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. 6).
Fig. 9
Electric Start
Port
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