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12
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.
ELECTRIC START ACCESSORIES
Item No. Description
49M2027P966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electric Starter
49M
ESCBP966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESY966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter
Fig. 13
Electric Start Port
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).
6. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig.
13). Refer to the Operation section of the electric start accessory
operator’s manua
l.
NOTE: S
QUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control, or move the cruise
control to the HI (fast) position, for ALL further steps (Fig. 10).
7. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the HI (fast) position (Fig. 10). Run the electric start accessory
for 2 seconds.
8. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Move the choke lever to
Posit
ion
2 (Fig. 11).
9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Run the electric start accessory
in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts.
10. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Remove the electric start
accessory from the unit.
11. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or
ke
ep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Allow the engine to warm up for
30 to 60 seconds.
12. 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 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hes
itation.
NOTE: Onc
e 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 procedure with
step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke
lever to Position 3. Squeeze and ho
ld t
he throttle control or
move the cruise control to the HI (fast) position. Run the electric
start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until
the unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 8.
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).
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