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11
STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
A
void 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).
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/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 8).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 9).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 10).
NOTE: PRESS and HOLD the throttle lockout, then SQUEEZE and
HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps.
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle control
cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
5. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 8). Squeeze and hold
the throttle control (Fig. 8).
6. Continue to hold the throttle lockout and throttle control. Pull the
starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times to start
the engine (Fig. 10).
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after 3 attempts: Press and hold the throttle
lockout. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin
the starting procedure with step 3.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... begin the starting procedure with step 3.
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. 8).
Fig. 8
Throttle Control
Throttle
Lockout
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Fig. 10
Starting
Position
Throttle Control
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 9
Primer Bulb
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