OPERATION
C
B
A
Inserting Safety Key
7. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A A , Figure 20). Pull
the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback)
will pull your hand and arm toward the engine faster
than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises,
or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull the
starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly to avoid kickback.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the
Engine Manual Troubleshooting section.
8. Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power cord
receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If additional extension cord is
required, make sure it is three-wire.
WARNING: If the extension cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer (or its service agent)
or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
STOP THE ENGINE
Before stopping the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture
on the engine.
WARNING: Gasoline and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death. DO NOT choke the
carburetor to stop the engine.
1. Push the ON/OFF switch (A A , Figure 22) to the OFF position.
2. Remove the safety key (B B ). Keep the safety key out of the reach of
children.
9. Electric Start: Depress the starter push button (A A , Figure 21). After you
start the engine, first disconnect the extension cord from the wall receptacle
and then from the power cord receptacle (B B ).
A
Starting with Cord Handle
Figure 19
Starting with Electric Start
IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the starter, use short
starting cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute
between starting cycles.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the
Engine Manual Troubleshooting section.
NOTE: Do not lose the safety key. Keep the safety key in a safe
place. The engine will not start without the safety/ignition key.
Stopping Engine
20
B
A
Figure 20
A
B
Figure 21
Figure 22