Eskimo Z71T8 - Manuel (Page 7)

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Operator’s Manual
51cc and 71cc Shark™ Power Ice Augers
CAUTION
AvOID INjURY! AlWAYS HANDlE FUEl IN A WEll
vENTIlATED AREA, OUTDOORS, AWAY FROm FlAmES
OR SPARkS.
AvOID INjURY! DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEl IS
SPIllED. WIPE OFF ExCESS FUEl AND AllOW TO DRY.
REmOvE ENGINE FROm AREA TO AvOID SPARkS.
AvOID INjURY! IF AUGER IS mOUNTED TO ENGINE,
All SAFETY GUARDS mUST BE SECURElY ON TO
AvOID SERIOUS INjURY.
AvOID INjURY! STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN
UNANTICIPATED jERk TOWARDS ENGINE. PlEASE
FOllOW INSTRUCTIONS TO AvOID INjURY.
AvOID INjURY! IF ENGINE FAIlS TO START AFTER
TRYING STARTING PROCEDURES, PlEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOmER SERvICE DEPARTmENT AT 800-345-
6007 OR vISIT WWW.GETESkImO.COm.
AvOID INjURY! NEvER lEAvE ENGINE RUNNING
WHIlE UNATTENDED. TURN OFF AFTER EvERY USE.
AvOID INjURY! NEvER CARRY POWERHEAD AND
AUGER BETWEEN HOlES WHIlE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Cold Engine Start:
Starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled off or
after running out of fuel.
1. Open gas cap vent screw all the way (counterclockwise).
2. Move choke lever to RUN or OFF position.
NOTE: choke must be in the RuN or OFF position when
pushing or using the primer bulb.
3. Prime unit until primer tube is filled with gas.
NOTE: when using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return
completely to its original position between pushes.
4. Move choke lever to CHOkE or ON position.
NOTE: cHOkE position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the ON position as possible.
5. Z71 ONlY: Depress compression release valve.
6. Push toggle switch to the ON position.
7. Grasp starter handle with left hand and pull out slowly, until
there is tension as you pull. Without letting starter handle
retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. let it return
to its original position very slowly until the engine fires or
runs, engage the throttle. When attempting to start, DO
NOT allow the recoil to retract on its own, as it may snap
back quickly and cause injury. Repeat this step every time
the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
8. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HAlF CHOkE
position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: HALF cHOkE is defined when the choke lever is
between cHOkE and RuN or ON and OFF.
9. Move choke lever to RUN or OFF position and move throttle
to desired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
10. To stop engine, push toggle switch to OFF position.
Warm Engine Start:
1. Open gas cap vent screw all the way (counterclockwise).
2. Move choke lever to CHOkE or ON position.
NOTE: cHOkE position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the ON position as possible.
3. Continue with Step 5 of Cold Engine Starting.
Hot Engine Start:
1. Open gas cap vent screw all the way (counterclockwise).
2. Continue with Step 6 of Cold Engine Starting.
3. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 2 of Warm Engine Starting.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
• DO NOT use starting fluid.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids or vapors into air cleaner,
carburetor or spark plug chamber.
• DO NOT remove spark plug and pull on starter rope.
Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a spark from
spark plug.