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. 11).
WARNING:
When starting the unit, make sure it is not
directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or
loose debris.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 9).
NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 10).
2. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 10).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11).
4. Move the cruise control to the LO (slow) position (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the LO (slow) position and DO
NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 8 (Fig. 9).
5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times
(Fig. 11).
6. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 10).
7. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5
times to start the engine.
8. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the HI (fast) position (Fig. 9). Allow the engine to warm up for
30 to 60 seconds.
9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Move the choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 10). Allow the engine to warm up for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
NOTE: Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
10. Put on the harness. Refer to Using the Harness.
IF... the engine does not start, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke
lever to Position 3. Move the cruise control to the HI (fast)
position. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady
motion until the unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 6.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Position 1
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the LO
(slow) position, 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. 9).
10
LO (slow)
Cruise Control
HI (fast)
Throttle Control
Fig. 9
Choke Lever
Position 2
Position 3
Fig. 10
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 11
On/Off Switch
(I = On / O = Off)
Primer Bulb
Starting
Position