CAUTION
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER ATTEMPTING
STARTING PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-6007.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED JERK
TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED.
TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY THE MACHINE FROM ONE LOCATION
TO ANOTHER WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY.
3. Turn the On/Off switch to the
ON
position.
SEE FIGURE 17.
4. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance
is felt. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid
stroke.
DO NOT
pull out the rope all of the way. Let it
return to its original position very slowly. Repeat this step
until engine starts.
5. After engine begins operating, move the choke lever to
HALF CHOKE
.
SEE FIGURE 15.
6. Run engine for 5 to 10 seconds at “Half Choke” position
until engine warms up.
7. After starting engine slowly move the choke lever to
RUN
position.
SEE FIGURE 16.
To Stop the Engine:
1. Move ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
SEE FIGURE 18.
2. Pull the starter handle slowly and return the handle to its
original position when resistance is felt. This operation
will prevent outside moisture from entering the
combustion chamber.
OPEN CHOKE (RUN) POSITION
FIGURE 16
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 17
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