DR Power Sprint (1985 - 2000) - Manual (Page 17)

DR
®
TRIMMER/MOWER
™
Assembly & Operating Instructions 11
Starting & Operating
Please Note: Manual-Starting model is pictured below.
Electric-Starting
1. Push the throttle control lever on the right side of the handlebar (Figure 13) all the way forward
to the START position.
2. Prime the engine. Make sure you completely cover the air hole on the primer bulb (Figure 14).
Push the black primer bulb in and hold it for three seconds, then completely release it for three
seconds (making sure you uncover the air hole). Repeat three to four more times.
Note: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine. In cool weather priming
may need to be repeated
.
3. Turn the key to the START position until the engine starts, then release. The key will snap back
to the RUN position (Figure 14).
Manual-Starting
Can be used with both Manual- and Electric-Starting models.
1. Push the throttle control lever on the right side of the handlebar (Figure 13) all the way forward
to the START position.
2. Prime the engine. Make sure you completely cover the air hole on the primer bulb (Figure 14).
Push the black primer bulb in and hold it for three seconds, then completely release it for three
seconds (making sure you uncover the air
hole). Repeat three to four more times.
Note: Priming is usually unnecessary
when restarting a warm engine. In cool
weather priming may need to be
repeated
.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle (Figure
13), and slowly pull until resistance is felt.
Next, pull the cord rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent a kickback and start
the engine. One or two pulls usually starts
the engine, but it may be necessary to
repeat the priming.
Figure 14
WARNING!
THIS MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL! TRACES OF OIL MAY BE LEFT IN THE
RESERVOIR FROM FACTORY TESTING, BUT YOU MUST ADD THE
RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.