4.Insert the safety k ey (A,Figure 9 )into the safety k ey slot a nd
push fully intotheRUN position.
5.Turn thechoke k nob (B) f ully clockwise ifengine i scold.
NOTE:
Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.
6. Push the primer button (C) two times.
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
NOTE: Ensure that electric
extension
cord is removed
from
the power receptacle.
Inserting Safety Key
Figure 9
7. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A, Figure
10). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt,
then pull rapidly.
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WARNING:
Rapid
retraction
of the starter cord
(kickback)
will pull your
hand
and arm toward
the
engine
faster
than
you can let go. Broken
bones,
fractures,
bruises,
or sprains
could
result.
When
starting
engine,
pull the starter
cord
slowly
until
resistance
is felt and then
pull rapidly
to avoid
kickback.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the
Troubleshooting
section in the Engine Manual.
8. Electric
Start: First connect the extension cord to the power
cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If additional
extension cord is required, make sure it is three-wire.
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WARNING:
If the extension
cord
is damaged,
it must
be
replaced
by the manufacturer
(or its service
agent)
or a
similarly
qualified
person
to avoid a hazard.
9. Electric
Start: Depress the starter push button (A, Figure
11). After you start the engine, first disconnect the extension
cord from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord
receptacle (B).
Starting with Cord Handle
Figure 10
Starting with Electric Start
Figure 11
IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the starter, use short starting I
cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute between
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starting cycles.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the
Troubleshooting
section in the Engine Manual.
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