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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:
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. 12).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
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. 10).
3. Sl
owl
y press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 11). 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. 11).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 12).
NOTE: SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control, or move the cruise
control to the HI (fast) position, for ALL further steps (Fig. 10).
6. Squeeze and hold the throt
tle c
ontrol or move the cruise control
to the HI (fast) position (Fig. 10). Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion 5 times (Fig. 12).
7. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Move the choke lever to
Position 2 (Fig. 11).
8. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Pull the starter r
ope wi
th a
controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 times to start the engine.
9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Allow the engine to warm up for
30 to 60 seconds.
10. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Move the choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 11). Allow the engine to warm up for an
additional
60 s
econds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
NOTE: Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 11)
and continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting proce
dure
with
step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke
lever to Position 3. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or
move the cruise control to the HI (fast) position. Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 7.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the LO
(slow) position, 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. 10).
WARNING:
When starting the unit, make sure it is not
directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or
loose debris.
Fig. 10
Fig. 12
Throttle Control
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 11
Primer Bulb
Position 3Position 2
Position 1
Choke Lever
Cruise Control
LO (slow)
HI (fast)
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Throttle Control
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