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OPERATION
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an au-
thorized service dealer.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
petrol. Before operation, petrol must be mixed
with a good quality 2--cycle air--cooled engine oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1
ratio is obtained by mixing 5 liters of unleaded
petrol with 0,125 liter of oil. DO NOT USE auto-
motive oil or marine oil. These oils will cause en-
gine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instruc-
tions printed on oil container. Once oil is added
to petrol, shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read
and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
fueling your unit.
CAUTION:
Never use straight petrol in your
unit. This will cause permanent engine damage.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Use good quality unleaded petrol. The lowest
recommended octane grade is 90 (RON).
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (more than 10% al-
cohol) can cause major engine performance
and durability problems.
WARNING:
Incorrect use of fuel and/
or lubricants will cause problems such as:
improper clutch engagements, overheat-
ing, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication defi-
ciency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets
and internal carburetor components, etc.
Alcohol blended fuels will cause a high ab-
sorption of moisture in the fuel/oil mixture,
causing the separation of oil and fuel.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S
To stop the engine, move the ON/STOP
(I/0) switch to the STOP (0) position.
ON/STOP (I/0)
switch
Throttle lock--out
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Avoid any contact with the
muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of fuel)
Starting position
Muffler
Start
Lever
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
NOTE:
The throttle lock--out is designed to
prevent unintentional use of the throttle trig-
ger. The lock--out must be pressed with the
palm of your hand as you grip the throttle han-
dle before the trigger can be used. DO NOT
squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine
has started and runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move ON/STOP (I/0) switch to the ON (I)
position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move the start lever to the START position.
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen-
gage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/STOP (I/0) switch to the ON (I)
position.
2. Pull starter rope sharply until engine
starts and runs.
NOTE:
Normally, the warm starting procedure
can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit
is turned off. If the unit sits for more than 10 min-
utes without being run, it will be necessary to
start the unit by following the steps under
STARTING A COLD ENGINE or following the
starting instruction steps shown on the unit.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Move the start lever to the RUN position and
fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter
handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle
trigger until engine starts and runs. This could
require pulling the starter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.If
the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE.
