9
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Control
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. Refer
to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON [
I
] position
(Fig. 6).
3. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
4. 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. 7). 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.
5. Stand between the handlebars and support the unit by
placing your left foot on the wheel bracket assembly and
gripping the handlebar grip with your right hand (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the
ground when starting.
6. While squeezing the throttle control to the wide open
(full throttle) position, grasp the starter rope grip with
your left hand. Pull the starter rope out a short distance,
until you feel some resistance. This is usually around 2-4
inches. Then pull the rope smoothly and briskly. Repeat
this 5 times.
7. Move the choke lever to Position 2.
8. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope in the same manner as explained in Step 6. Pull 1 to
3 times to start the engine.
9. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
10. Place the choke lever in Position 3. Release the throttle
control to the idle position and begin operation.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the
choke 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 choke lever in Position 2. After the unit
starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 8).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O) position
(Fig. 6).
Start / Stop Control
START (I)
STOP (O)
Throttle Control
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ven-
tilated 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. 8).
To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting.
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Choke Lever
Position 1
Primer Bulb
Position 3
Position 2
