Starting/Stopping Instructions - Bolens BL250 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 18).
To avoid serious injury, both 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 in the ON ( I ) position
(Fig. 16).
3. 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. 17). 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. Place the blue lever in Position 1 (Fig. 17).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 18) and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times (with
the blue lever still in Position 1).
6. Place the blue lever in Position 2.
7. While squeezing the throttle lock-out and throttle control,
pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm
up for 15 to 30 seconds.
9. Place the blue lever in Position 3. The unit is ready for use.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the
blue 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, make sure the
On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and start the
unit with the blue lever in Position 2. After the unit starts,
move the blue lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to
cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Control
Position 1
Starter
Rope
Throttle Control
11
Fig. 16
On/Off Stop Control
Start/On (I)
Throttle
Lock-Out
Fig. 17
Position 2
Position 3
Blue Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 18