BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run, but nomore than 5 pulls (be-
WARNING:YouMUSTmakesurethelow 0_ C, 8 pulls).
tubes are secure before using the unit.NOTE:Ifengineattemptstostartbeforethe
DFuelengine.Moveatleast3metersaway5th pull, go to next step immediately.
from the fueling site.5. Move the choke lever to the HALF
DHoldtheunitinthestartingpositionasCHOKE position.
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-6. Pull the starter rope sharply until the en-
rected away from people, animals, glass,gine runs, but no more than 5 pulls (below
and solid objects.0_ C, 10 pulls).
STARTING POSITION7. Run engine for 5 seconds, then move
choke lever to the RUN position.
8. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds
at the RUN position before moving the
throttle lever to theposition.
If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF
CHOKE), repeat STARTING A COLD EN-
GINE procedure. If engine still does not start,
Blowerproceed to STARTING A FLOODED EN-
GINE.
9. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
Vacuum
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move throttle lever to theposition.
WARNING:Whenstartingengine,2. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs
but no more than 5 pulls.
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit onNOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
any surface except a clean, hard area whenrope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run,
starting engine or while engine is running. De-
bris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc.it is probably flooded.
3. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
could be picked up by the air intake andto the STOP position.
thrown out through the discharge opening,
damaging the unit or property,or causing seri-STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
ous injury to bystanders or the operator.Flooded engines can be started by placing
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or athe choke lever in the RUN position. Move
warm engine after running out of fuel)throttle lever to the fast position; then,
1. Move throttle lever to theposition.pull rope until engine starts. After engine
starts, movethe throttle lever tothe slowposi-
2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.tionto allow engine to idle.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 8 times.Starting could require pulling the starter rope
Throttle LeverPrimer Buttonmany times depending on how badly the unit is
flooded.
If unit still doesn?t start, refer to the TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE or contact an authorized
service dealer.
Choke Lever
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