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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9).
WARNING: The tines may rotate during the starting process. Always stand in the starting position. Use one foot to hold the wheels in place. Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 9).
O = Off
I = On
On/Off
Switch
Throttle
Control
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 7).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
PRIME:
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 8). If fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the
primer bulb until fuel is visible.
2. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 8).
3. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 9). Hold the handlebar firmly with one hand. Hold the starter rope with the other hand. Use one foot to hold the wheels in place.
4. Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground (Fig. 9).
5. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Continue to SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for
ALL further steps.
6. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times
(Fig. 9). DO NOT pull the starter rope more than 5 times.
START:
7. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 8).
8. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 to 10
times to start the engine.
9. Allow the engine to warm up for 60 seconds.
10. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 8). Allow the engine to warm up for an additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates without hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 and continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground. Use one foot to hold the wheels in place. Move the choke lever to Position 3. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Starter Rope Grip
Choke Lever
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
1 2
3
Primer Bulb
Starting
Position
IF... the engine is already warm: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground. Use one foot to hold the wheels in place.
Move the choke lever to Position 3. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7).
10
Fig. 7
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