Use and Care Manual

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OPERATION
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.
CHECK POINTS BEFORE OPERATION
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Check for loose bolts, nuts and fittings.
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Check the air cleaner for dirt. Clean the air filter of all dirt, etc. before operation.
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Check to be sure that protector is securely in place.
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Check to be sure that fuel is not leaking.
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Check to be sure that blade is not cracked.
STARTING COLD ENGINE
1. Move the stop switch to "START" position (See fig.10).
2. Give a gentle push on the primer pump repeatedly (7-10times)
until fuel comes into the primer pump.
3. Cold Starts:Pull lever up to close choke.
4. Pull starter handle until engine flash fires.
5. Push choke lever inwards( excessive cranking with choke
lever will cause flooding engine making it difficult to start.)
6. Pull starter handle until engine starts.
7. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before using.
STARTING WARM ENGINE
1. The choke lever to the "RUN".
2. If fuel tank was not run dry, pull starter one to three times and engine should start.
3. If fuel tank was run dry, after refilling repeat steps 1-2-7 of starting cold engine instructions.
NOTE: If the starter rope is pulled repeatedly with the choke on, it may flood the engine and make
starting difficult. If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark plug and gently pull the handle on the
starter rope to eliminate any excess fuel; then dry the spark plug electrodes and replace it on the engine.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to run idle for a few seconds.
Move switch to STOP position.
Fig.10