Starting And Stopping Engine - Thunderbay Y43 Manual De Funcionamiento

WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION
BEFORE PULLING STARTER.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RELEASE
THE THROTTLE CONTROL MOMENTARILY WITH YOUR
RIGHT HAND AND RETURN YOUR LEFT HAND TO THE
HANDLEBAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND
STABILITY OF THE UNIT WITH BOTH HANDS

STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE

 Move engine outdoors to a well ventilated area to
ensure you are safe from carbon monoxide
poisoning.
 Make sure you are in an area away from flames or
sparks to avoid ignition of vapors if present.
 To ensure proper air flow, remove all debris from
air cleaner holes and gas cap.
COLD ENGINE START
To start engine for the first time or after the engine has
cooled off or after running out of fuel.
1. Position the choke lever to RUN.
NOTE: Choke must be in the RUN position when
pushing or using the primer bulb.
2. Prime unit until primer hose is filled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to
return completely to its original position between
pushes.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the
choke lever as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
4. Push rocker switch to the ON position.
5. Squeeze throttle control with right hand. Grasp
starter handle with left hand and pull out slowly,
until it pulls slightly harder. Without letting starter
handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke.
Let it return to its original position very slowly until
unit fires or runs. Repeat this step every time the
starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push
primer 1 time and pull starter rope again.
6. After engine starts running, move choke lever to
HALF CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: HALF CHOKE is defined when the choke lever
is between CHOKE and RUN.
7. Move choke lever to RUN position and move
throttle to desired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let
unit idle for extended periods of time.
8. To stop engine, push rocker switch to OFF position.
ENGINE STARTING (COLD & WARM)
CAUTION
ALWAYS HANDLE FUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
OUT DOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARKS.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED.
WIPE OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY REMOVE
ENGINE FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
IF AUGER IS MOUNTED TO ENGINE, ALL SAFETY
GUARDS MUST BE SECURELY ON TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED JERK
TOWARDS ENGINE PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO
AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED.
TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY POWERHEAD AND AUGER BETWEEN
HOLES WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
WARM ENGINE START
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke
lever as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
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Continue with Step 5 of Cold Engine Starting.
HOT ENGINE START
1. Continue with Step 5 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine
Starting.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE
FOLLOWING WAYS:
 DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID.
 DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR
VAPORS INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR OR
SPARK PLUG CHAMBER.
 DO NOT REMOVE SPARK PLUG AND PULL ON
STARTER ROPE. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN SPRAY
OUT & IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM SPARK
PLUG.
Y43 Model
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