Operating instructions

with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). DO
NOT USE automotive oil or boat 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.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty fuel
system before storage for 30 days or
longer. Drain gas tank, start engine
and let it run until fuel lines and carbu-
retor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season.
Never use engine or carburetor clean-
er products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition-
al information.
OPERATING
POSITION
Eye
Protection
;_¢_ "_'_ STARTING
-_X_, POSITION
_bWARNING: When starting en-
gine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not
set unit on any surface except a clean,
hard area when starting engine or
while engine is running. Debris such
as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could
be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through the discharge
opening, damaging the unit or prop-
erty, or causing serious injury to by-
standers or the operator=
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of fuel)
1. Move throttle lever to tile '1_ posi-
tion.
2. Move choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
Primer
Bulb
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
• To stop the engine, move the throttle
lever to the STOP position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
You MUST make sure the tube is se-
cure before using the unit.
• Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3
meters) away from the fueling site.
• Hold the unit in the starting position
as shown. Make sure the blower end
is directed away from people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid objects.
Lever
Choke Lever
4. Pull starter rope sharply until en-
gine attempts to run, but no more
than 5 pulls.
5. Move choke lever to 1/2 CHOKE.
Pull starter rope sharply until en-
gine runs.
NOTE: If engine has not started after 5
pulls, repeat all of the above steps.
6. After a 10 second warm-up, move
the choke lever to CHOKE OFF.
NOTE: Move throttle lever to the -_
position for low speed.
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