Full Product Manual

13
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
Fig. 14
Electric Start
Port
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 11).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. F
ill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
S
tarting the Unit
Read the Operator's Manual that came with the electric start
accessory before attempting these instructions.
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 12).
2. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 13).
3. Insert the electric start accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 14).
4. Press and hold the throttle lockout (Fig. 11). S
queeze and hold
t
he throttle control (Fig. 11).
5. Continue to hold the throttle lockout and throttle control. Run
the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds
each until the unit starts.
6. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit, unless specified
otherwise in the electric start accessory Operator's Manual.
IF... the engine does not start, repeat the starting procedure.
IF...
the engine fails to start after 3 attempts: 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, unless specified otherwise in the electric start
accessory Operator's Manual.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeez
ed, re
peat
the starting procedure.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... repeat the starting procedure.
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. 11).
This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
o
perator’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.