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10
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined 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. 10).
WARNING:
The tines may rotate during the starting
process. Always stand in the starting position. Use one
foot to hold the wheels in place. Tilt the unit back slightly
to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 10).
STARTING AND STOPPING
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. 7).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 7).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 7) until step 6.
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever to the Closed position (down) (Fig. 8). DO NOT move
the cold weather start lever to the Closed position if the
temperature is above 40°F.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 9).
2. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 10). Hold the handlebar firmly
with one hand. Hold the starter rope with the other hand. Use
one foot to hold the wheels in place.
3. Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 10).
4. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the
unit starts (Fig. 10).
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever back to the Open position (up) (Fig. 8).
5. Idle the engine for 60 seconds.
6. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 7). Continue warming
the engine for an additional 30 to 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 does not start, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin
the starting procedure with step 2.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... repeat the starting procedure.
Fig. 7
Throttle
Control
On/Off
Switch
I = On
O = Off
Fig. 8
Cold Weather Start Lever
Open
Closed
Fig. 10
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 9
Primer Bulb
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