Starting/Stopping Instructions - Bolens BL 100/ BL 150 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in
a confined area.
WARNING:
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.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The
On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all
times (Fig. 6).
2. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb and fuel lines (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.
3. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8) and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.
NOTE: The unit uses EZ-Pull Version 3™, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the
engine.
5. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2.
6. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope briskly until the engine starts.
7. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and reach
maximum operating speed at colder temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine
accelerates without hesitation.
8. Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue choke
lever in Position 3 (Fig. 7). The unit is ready for use.
IF...
The engine hesitates, return choke lever to Position 2
(Fig. 7) and continue warm up.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF...
The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the
blue choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The
engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM...
If the engine is already warm, start the unit
with the blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit
starts, move the blue choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O)
position until engine comes to a complete stop.

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Operate this unit only in a
well- ventilated outdoor
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
Stop/Off (O)
Fig. 6
Position
1
Position
Fig. 7
Starting Position
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
On/Off Stop
Control
Start/On (I)
2
3
Position
Blue Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
9