WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control is in the ON (I)
position (Fig. 6).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER
BULB (Fig. 7). If you can't see fuel in the bulb, press
and release the bulb as many times as it takes before
you can see fuel in it.
4. Push the EZ-Start™ Lever to the left until it clicks and
locks into place (Fig. 7).
5. Stand between the handlebars and support the unit
by placing your right foot on the wheel bracket
assembly and gripping the handlebar grip with your
left hand (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the
ground when starting.
6. With the unit in the starting position, DO NOT
SQUEEZE THE THROTTLE CONTROL. Pull the
starter rope 5 times briskly towards you (making sure
the EZ-Start™ lever is still pushed to the left).
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine starts to run, go to the next step.
IF...
The outside temperature or engine temperature
exceeds 90º F and the engine fails to start after 5
pulls, fully squeeze the throttle control and pull the
starter rope briskly 3 to 8 more times. The engine
should start within these pulls.
NOTE: When starting, the EZ-Start™ Lever will automatically
click off when you squeeze the throttle control.
7. When the engine starts, squeeze the throttle control
to warm up the engine for 5 to 10 seconds. The
EZ-Start™ Lever will click off automatically.
IF...
The engine stalls while squeezing the throttle, go
back to step 4.
IF...
The engine stalls before you squeeze the throttle
control, hold the throttle control and pull the starter
rope until the unit starts.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine
to cool down by idling.
2. Hold the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
10
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
OFF (O)
ON (I)
Fig. 6
Primer
Bulb
Fig. 7
Throttle
Control
Fig. 8
Throttle
Control
EZ-Start™
Lever
Starter
Rope