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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the

engine to cool down by idling.

2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.

1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.

See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.

2. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control is in the ON [I]

position (Fig. 8).

3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,

slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb 
and fuel lines (Fig. 9). If you can’t see
fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many
times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.

4. Push the blue EZ Fire™ Lever towards the primer

bulb until it clicks and locks into place (Fig. 9).

5. Lay the unit on the ground horizontally, with the ends

of the handles resting on the ground (Fig. 10). 

6. Put your free hand on the fuel tank to stabilize the

unit. With your other hand, pull the starter rope out
with a smooth and steady pull until the engine
attempts to start. Repeat until the engine starts.

NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi-Pull™ starting system

with MAX FIRE IGNITION™, which significantly
reduces the effort required to start the engine. You
must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear
the engine attempt to start. There is no need to
pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance
when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is
vastly different from (and much easier than) what
you may be used to.

7. When the engine starts, squeeze the throttle control

for 15 to 30 seconds. This will warm up the unit. The
blue EZ Fire™ Lever will click off automatically
when you squeeze the throttle control.

IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3. 
IF... The engine stops while you are squeezing the

throttle, go back to step 4.

IF... The engine stops before you squeeze the throttle

control, hold the throttle control and pull the starter
rope until the trimmer starts.

NOTE: If you are having trouble starting the unit or are

operating in extreme temperatures (below 40º F,
above 90º F), refer to the Troubleshooting section.

ON (I)

OFF (O)

Throttle

Control

Fig. 9

Primer

Bulb

Blue EZ Fire™

Lever

Fig. 8

Operate this unit only in a
well- ventilated outdoor

area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in
a confined area.

WARNING:

Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the

starting position when pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 10). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.

WARNING:

Fig. 10

Starting Position

Mini-Tiller

Equipped With

Incredi-Pull

Starting

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