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8. Allow the unit to run for 30 more
seconds at RUN before moving the
throttle lever
to the _
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
zt
dt'L WARNING:
Avoid touching
muf-
fler unless engine and muffler are cold.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
_,WARNING:
Stop engine and be
sure the impeller blades have stopped
turning before opening the vacuum
in-
let door or attempting
to insert or re-
move the vacuum
or blower tubes.
The rotating blades can cause serious
injury. Always disconnect
the spark
plug before performing
maintenance
or
accessing
movable
parts.
GENERAL
RECOMMEN
DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected
to
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
operator abuse or negligence.
To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain
unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically
to
properly maintain
your unit.
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
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