IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
See the Storage section for additional information.
STOPPING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Run the unit at idle for a few moments to allow the
engine to cool down.
2.
To stop the engine move On/Off Stop Control to OFF
(Fig. 15).
STARTING
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Mix gas with oil (40:1 ratio). See Oil and Fuel
Mixing Instructions in the Operation section. Fill your
unit with oil and gas mixture and set it on the ground to
start (Fig. 17).
NOTE: When using the shoulder harness, have it on and
adjusted, but not clipped to the unit, prior to starting. See
To Adjust the Shoulder Harness
in the Assembly
section..
1. Move On/Off Stop Control to ON (Fig. 16).
2.
Fully press and release primer bulb 5 to 7 times. Fuel
should be visible in the bulb (Fig. 16). If fuel hasn't
entered the bulb, press three (3) more times or until it
does.
3. Move choke control (Fig. 16) to CHOKE (H A).
4.
Squeeze throttle control and pull starter rope (Fig. 17)
until engine attempts to start (5 pulls maximum).
5.
Move choke to PARTIAL
(1_1 B).
6.
Pull starter rope (Fig. 17) until engine starts
(3 pulls maximum).
7.
If engine does not start within 3 pulls, repeat steps 2-6.
8.
Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke to
RUN (1÷1C).
9.
Stand in the operating position and clip the shoulder
harness to the unit.
NOTE: For a warm engine, go directly to Step 5 above.
Move choke to PARTIAL
(1_1 B).
Be sure the On/Off Stop
Control is in the ON position.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the
choke lever in the RUN (C)I÷1 position (Fig. 16). Squeeze
the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly. The
engine should start within three (3) to eight (8) pulls.
Start/OFF (I)
Throttle Lock-Out
\
On/Off Stop Control
- Stop/OFF (O)
Fig, 15
_ke
Control
_
Primer
Bulb
Starter
Rope
Fig. 16
I
Throttle
/
Control
Fig. 17
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