7
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
START LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by moving the start lever to the START
position.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you begin.
If you do not understand the safety rules, do not
attempt to fuel your unit. Call customer support.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 2.6 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
IMPORTANT:
This equipment is designed to
operate on unleaded gasoline with a minimum
87 octane (R+M/2 method), with ethanol
blended up to 10% maximum by volume (E-10).
Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a
good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 50:1. Mix
gasoline and oil at a ratio of 50:1. A 50:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 2.6 fluid ounces of oil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
added to gasoline, 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. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION:
Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty
.
Do not
use alternate fuels
such as ethanol blends
above 10% by volume (E-15, E-85) or any
methanol blended fuel. Use of these fuels can
cause major engine performance and durability
problems.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S
Release the throttle trigger.
S
Push and release the engine ON/STOP
switch. The switch will automatically return to
the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at-
tempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset.
ON/STOP
switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Avoid any contact with the
muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Starting position
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
customer support.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Move start lever to the START position.
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply 5 times. If
the temperature is above 90
F (32
C),
pull 3 times.
5. Squeeze and hold trigger.
6. Pull starter rope handle until engine
starts.
Primer bulb
Starter handle
Start lever
If the engine does not start, it is probably
flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED
ENGINE.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold trigger.
2. Pull starter rope handle until engine starts.
If the engine does not start, it is probably
flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED
ENGINE.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold trigger.
2. Pull starter rope handle until engine starts.
If the unit still does not start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call custom-
er support.
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