Operating Guide

9
STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9).
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 8 (Fig. 7).
4. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Flip the choke lever
clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 8).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 9).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion until the unit starts (Fig. 9).
7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Idle the engine for 30
seconds.
8. 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 pulling the starter rope 10 times,
repeat the starting procedure, beginning with step 3.
IF... the engine is already warm: Press and hold the throttle lockout.
Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
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. 9
Starting
Position
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 8
Choke Lever
Fig. 7
Throttle Control
Throttle
Lockout
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Primer Bulb