WARNING:
area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in
a confined area.
WARNING:
starting position when pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 18). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correctly
and secure before starting the unit.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil
mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
NOTE: Verify the On/Off Stop Control is in the
ON (I) position (Fig. 16).
2. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in
the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 17). If you
can't see fuel in the bulb, press and release the
bulb as many times as it takes before you can
see fuel in it.
3. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 17).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 18), squeeze
the throttle lock-out and throttle control (Fig. 16),
and pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.
5. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 17).
6. While squeezing the throttle lock-out and throttle
control, pull the starter rope briskly until the
engine starts.
7. Squeeze the throttle lock-out and the throttle
control for 15 to 30 seconds to warm up the
engine.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and
reach maximum operating speed at colder
temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine
accelerates without hesitation.
8. Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue
choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 17). The unit is
ready for use.
IF...the engine hesitates, return the blue choke lever
to Position 2 (Fig. 17) and continue warm-up.
IF...the engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF...the engine fails to start after a few attempts,
place the blue choke lever in Position 3 and
squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
briskly 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If
not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make
sure the On/Off Stop control is in the ON
position and start the unit with the blue choke
lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move
the blue choke lever to Position 3.
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Operate this unit only in a
well- ventilated outdoor
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
Start/On ( I )
Throttle
Lock-Out
Primer
Bulb
Trimmer
Equipped With
Spring Assist
Starting ™
Throttle Control
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
(Fig. 16).
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle
Control
Fig. 16
Blue Choke
Lever
Fig. 17
Starting
Position
Fig. 18