Starting / Stopping - LEHR BV025HH Operator's Manual

STARTING / STOPPING

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level (p. 12).
2. Turn switch to ON position (Fig. 9).
Throttle Lock
On / O
Control
NOTE: If your unit is equipped with a spring loaded
type ON/OFF switch, it will always remain in the
ON position.
3. Place the unit rmly on the ground or a very
sturdy work surface. Make sure all bystanders
are a minimum of 50 feet (15 m) away. Do not
attempt to start near pilot lights or any open
ame. Do not smoke. Grasp the Blower Handle
with one hand and Starter Rope with the other
(Fig. 10).
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Throttle Control
Fig. 9
Starter
Rope
Handle
Blower
Handle
Fig. 10
4. With the unit in the starting position, pull the
rope smoothly and briskly (Fig. 10). Do not
squeeze the throttle control. The engine should
start with 3-5 pulls. Once warm, the engine
should start on the rst pull.
NOTE: On the rst use, it may take extra pulls to ll
the fuel system with propane.
5. Squeeze the throttle control slightly to warm up
the engine for 15 to 30 seconds. In cold weather,
move the throttle slowly until the engine warms
up for 30 to 60 seconds.
NOTE: When starting the engine in very hot or cold
conditions it may be necessary to squeeze the
throttle open while pulling the starter rope.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control.
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. If your unit is equipped with a spring loaded
ON/ OFF switch, press and hold the button on
OFF until the unit stops. Otherwise, push the
switch to the o position.
3. When done using the unit for the day,
disconnect the propane canister from the unit.
WARNING:
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE
STARTING POSITION WHEN PULLING THE STARTER ROPE (FIG. 10).
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, THE OPERATOR AND UNIT MUST BE IN
A STABLE POSITION WHILE STARTING. MAKE SURE THAT ANY
ADD-ON ITEM IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND SECURE BEFORE
STARTING UNIT.
WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR EYE, HEARING, FOOT AND BODY
PROTECTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
WHEN OPERATING THIS UNIT.