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9. Move throttle control lever (A) to “Fast” position,
shown on engine as a rabbit
.
10. Move choke lever (B) to “Choke” position.
NOTICE For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever
is in the “Run” position.
NOTICE Before starting the pressure washer, be sure
you are wearing safety goggles as described below.
11A. For electric starting, turn and hold key in start
switch to start ( ) position until pressure washer
starts. To prolong the life of starter components,
DO NOT hold key in start ( ) position for more
than 15 seconds, and
pause for at least 1 minute between starting
attempts.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 14.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 12.
NOTICE If battery is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
11B. For Manual Starting, position yourself as
recommended below, grasp recoil handle and pull
slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull
rapidly to start engine. Return starter grip handle
slowly. DO NOT let rope “snap back” against
starter.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 13.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 12.
NOTICE After each starting attempt, where engine
fails to run, always point gun in safe direction, press
red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release
high pressure.
12. If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke
lever to “Run” position, and repeat step 11.
13. When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to
“Run” position, as engine warms. If engine falters,
move choke lever to “Choke” position, then to
“Run” position.
NOTICE Always keep the throttle control lever in
the “Fast” position when operating the pressure
washer.
B
A
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid
retraction) will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go which
could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury.
• NEVER pull starter cord without rst relieving spray gun
pressure.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run,
always point spray gun in safe direction, press red button
and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks
back.
WARNING Risk of eye injury.
Spray could splash back or propel objects
resulting in serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety
goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when using
or in vicinity of this equipment.
• NEVER substitute safety glasses or dry-condition
goggles for indirect vented safety goggles.