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Pro Attachment Series™
Starting Cold Engine
1
Stop Switch
Step 1.
Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2
Move the choke
Step 2.
Move choke (B) to Cold Start (closed) position
3
Purge Bulb
Step 3.
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional four or five times.
4
Recoil Starter
Step 4.
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum two to three pulls).
5
Choke
Step 5.
After engine fires (or two to three pulls), move choke (B) to the RUN (open) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
Note: If engine does not start with choke in “RUN” position after two to three pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
6
Throttle Trigger
Step 6.
After engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support handle. Gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.