Starting And Stopping; Operating The Blower - Toro Powervac 51988 Manual Del Usuario

Starting and Stopping

See Figures 9 - 10.
To start a cold engine:
DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts
and runs.
1. Set the Powervac on a flat, bare surface.
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2. Slowly press the primer bulb 8 times.
Note: After the 8th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer
until you see fuel in the bulb.
3. Place the choke lever in the FULL CHOKE position.
4. Pull throttle lock back to lock the throttle wide open.
5. Pull the starter grip and rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run. Do not pull the starter grip more than
four (4) times.
6. Set the choke lever in the HALF CHOKE position.
7. Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. Do
not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times.
Note: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL
CHOKE position and repeat steps 3 through 6 again.
8. Allow the engine to run for 20 seconds, then place the
choke lever in the RUN position.
Note: In cooler environments, additional pulls of the
starter handle may be required with the choke lever in
the FULL CHOKE position.
To start warm engine:
1. Place the choke lever in the RUN position.
2. Pull throttle lock back to lock the throttle wide open.
3. Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
Note: If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3
through 7 again.
To stop the engine:
1. Press and hold the stop switch in the stop (O) position
until the engine stops. The switch will automatically
return to the on (I) position when released.
Throttle
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Operation
Stop
Switch
Choke
Lever
Starter
Grip and
Rope
Figure 9
Full
Choke
FULL
HALF
RUN
Run
Position

Operating the Blower

See Figures 11 - 12.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the blower tubes
installed or the vacuum door securely closed.
Failure to follow these steps could result in pos-
sible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
1. Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle
in your right hand.
WARNING:
Always hold the blower away from your body
with the handle in your right hand when operat-
ing as a blower, keeping clearance between your
body and the product. The muffler side of the
blower should be away from your body. Any
contact with the housing can result in burns and/
or other serious personal injury.
Half
Choke
FULL
HALF
RUN
FULL
HALF
RUN
Figure 10
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