Bolens BL250 - Manual (Page 11)

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. Refer
to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON (I) position
(Fig. 16).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly,
until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB (Fig. 17). 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. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (A) position
(Fig. 17).
5. While pressing the throttle lock-out, squeeze the throttle
control to the wide open (full throttle) position (Fig. 16).
6. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 18) pull the
starter rope briskly 5 times in the FULL choke (A)
position. If the engine attempts to run before the fifth
pull, proceed to step 7.
NOTE: The engine will not run in the FULL choke (A)
position.
7. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke (B)
position (Fig. 17).
8. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine
(Fig. 18).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has
started and warmed up.
9. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3 through 8.
10. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up the engine for 5
to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN (C)
position (Fig. 17).
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON
position (Fig. 16), and start in PARTIAL choke (B)
position (Fig. 17). After starting, place the
choke lever in the RUN (C) position (Fig. 17).
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilat-
ed 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. 18). To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting.
On/Off Stop Control
Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle Lock-Out
Throttle Control
Choke Lever
Full Choke
Position (A)
Run Position
(C)
Partial Choke
Position (B)
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Primer Bulb
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 18).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position (Fig. 16).
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 18
Fig. 17
Fig. 16