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Starting Cold Engine
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Starting Cold Engine

1

Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2- 2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly.

2

Move throttle lever (A) to IDLE position.

3

Move choke (B) UP to COLD START ( ) position.

4

Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

5

Pull recoil starter handle (D) until engine fires, or a maximum of 5 pulls

6

After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever back to RUN ( ) position, then pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.

7

Note: If engine does not start with choke in “RUN” position after 5 pulls, move choke to COLD START position, and repeat steps 3- 5.

8

Allow engine to warm up for several minutes before use

9

After engine warm-up, move throttle lever gradually to increase engine RPM to desired operating speed.

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