Operating Guide

10
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.
Item No. Description
49M2027P966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electric Starter
49MESCBP966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESY966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until
the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7).
Fig. 10
Electric Start
Port
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 7).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 8). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 10 (Fig. 7).
4. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Flip the choke lever
clockwise until it clicks into the START position (Fig. 8).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 9).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Insert the electric start
accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 10). Refer to the
Operation section of the electric start accessory operator’s
manual.
7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Run the electric start
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Remove the electric start
accessory from the unit.
9. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Idle the engine for 30
seconds.
10. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 7). Squeeze the throttle
control as needed for operation (Fig. 7).
NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle control
cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is also engaged.
IF... the engine does not start after running the electric start
accessory for 10 intervals, repeat the starting procedure,
beginning with step 3.
IF... the engine is already warm: Insert the electric start accessory
into the electric start port. Press and hold the throttle lockout.
Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Run the electric start
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit.