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STARTING
A COLD ENGINE
1. Move the throttle lever to the '_
position.
2.
Move the choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position.
3.
Slowly press the primer button 8
times.
ThrottIe Lever
Primer Button
Choke
Lever
4.
Pull starter handle sharply until the
engine attempts to run, but no
more than 5 pulls (below 30"F, 8
pulls).
NOTE: If the engine attempts to start
before the 5th pull, go to the next step
immediately.
5.
Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
6.
Pull the starter handle sharply until
the engine runs, but no more than
5 pulls (below 80°F, 10 pulls).
7. After a 5 second warm-up,
move
the choke lever to the RUN posi-
tion.
8. Allow the unit to run for 80 more
seconds
at RUN before moving the
throttle lever
to the -a_ position.
If the engine has not started after 5
pulls (at HALF CHOKE), repeat the
STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure.
If the engine still does not start, pro-
ceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. To stop the engine, move the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
STARTING
A WARM ENGINE
NOTE: If fuel tank is empty, add fuel;
then, follow STARTING A COLD ENGINE
procedure.
Do not fill fuel tank while
engine is hot.
1. Move the throttle lever to the
position.
2. Pull the starter handle sharply
until
the engine starts, but no more than
5 pulls.
NOTE: If the engine has not started,
pull starter handle sharply for 5 more
pulls. If engine still does not run, it is
probably flooded. Proceed to START-
ING A FLOODED ENGINE.
3.
To stop the engine, move the
throttle lever to the STOP position.
STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by plac-
ing the choke lever in the RUN position.
Move throttle lever to the fast position
; then, pull rope until engine starts.
After engine starts, move the throttle le-
ver to the slow position
._
to allow en-
gine to idle.
Starting could require pulling the starter
rope many times depending on how
badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still
doesn't start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
WARNING:
Disconnect
the spark plug before performing
maintenance,
service, or adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged
or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Check muffler mounting
screws
_,WARNING:
Avoid touching
muf-
fler unless engine and muffler are cold.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
_b WARNING:
This unit is intended
for blower use only. Do not attempt to
open inlet cover. Opened or damaged
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