4
Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine
sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull
rope more than 6 times.
5
As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to
start, move
choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
6
Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE:
If the en-
gine does n't start after 6 pulis (at the HALF
CHOKE
position), move the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE
position
and press the
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze
and hold the
throttle
trigger and pull the starter
rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position
and pull the starter
rope until the engine runs,
but no more
than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn't start,
it is probably flooded.
Proceed
to START-
iNG A FLOODED
ENGtNE.
7
Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-
conds,
then move the choke lever to the
RUN posifJon. Allow the unit to run for 30
more seconds
at RUN before releasing the
throttle trigger. NOTE:
if engine dies with
the choke lever in the RUN position,
move
the choke lever to the HALF CH O KE posi-
tion and pull the rope until engine runs, but
no more than 6 pulls.
STARTING
A WARM
ENGINE
1. Move the choke _ever to the HALF CHOKE
position
2. Squeeze
the throttle thgger fully and hold
through all remefnfl_J steps
3. Pull starter rope sharply unfll engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
4. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move
the choke lever to RUN
NOTE:
If engine has not started, putl starter
rope 5 more pulls
If engine still does not run, it
is probably
flooded.
STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing the
choke raver in the RUN pcefflon; then, poll the
rope to clear the engine of excess
fuel. This
could require polling the starter handle many
times
depending
on how
badb! the
unit is
flooded
If the unit stil_ doesn't
start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
or
call
1-800-554--6723.
IlllWAPIHII_IIJ:
Avoid
touching
muffler
unless
engine and muffler
are cold.
A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
WARNING:
Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades
have stopped
turning be-
fore
opening
the vacuum
inlet door or at-
tempting
to insert or remove the vacuum
or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious
injury.
Always
disconnect
the spark
plug before
performing
maintenance
or ac-
cessing
movable
parts.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this u nit does not cover items
that have been subjected
to operator
abuse
or negligence.
To receive full value from the
warranty,
the operator
must maintain
unit as
instructed
in this
manual
Various
adjust-
ments
will need to be made periodically
to
properly
maintain
your unit
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Muffler
• Spark
P{ug Boot
•A{r
Filter
• Housing
Screws
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR WORN
PARTS
Contact
an authorized
service
dealer for re-
p{acement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• PuelTank
- Donot useunitiffueltankshows
signs of damage or leaks.
• Vacuum Bag - Do not use vacuum
bag if it
is torn or damaged
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
DECALS
• After
each use, inspect
complete
unit for
loose or damaged parts.
Clean the unit and
decets using a damp cbth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR
FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases
engine
perform-
ance
and increases
fuel
consumption
and
harmful
emissions.
Always
clean or reptace
air filter after every
5 hours of operation
or
yearly,
whichever
comes first
Button _-'T
AirFilter
#/_
Air FiItei_!
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