Starting / Stopping Instructions - Yard-Man YM141 Operator's Manual

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. 12). To avoid serious injury, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the
Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer
to Fueling the Unit.
3. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON [ I ] position
(Fig. 10).
4. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 11).
5. 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. 11). 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.
6. Hold the throttle and handlebar with one hand and grab
the starter rope with your other hand. Use your foot to hold
down the cultivator (Fig. 12).
NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the
ground when starting.
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope
out with a controlled and steady motion 5 times.
NOTE: The unit uses Spring Assist Starting™, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.
You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the
engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope
briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be
aware that this starting method is vastly different from (and
much easier than) what you may be used to.
8. Move the blue choke lever to Position 2.
9. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope
out with a controlled and steady motion until the engine
starts.
10. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm
up for 15 to 30 seconds.
11. Place the blue choke lever in Position 3. Release the
throttle control to the idle position and begin operation.
IF... The engine does not start, repeat Steps 4 - 11.
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 out with a controlled and
steady motion 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If not,
continue pulling starter rope until the engine starts.
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. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
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STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Blue Choke Lever
OFF (O)
Throttle
Control
Fig. 10
Position 3
Position 2
Position 1
Fig. 11
Starter
Rope
Fig. 12
ON (I)
Primer Bulb
Throttle
Control