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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids.
• Vapors are flammable.
STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS
♦Store and fuel equipment in level
position.
♦Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.)
♦Use correct type of oil for
expected starting temperature.
(See Oil.)
♦Remove external equipment/en-
gine loads. (See equipment
operating instructions.)
♦Periodically remove any debris
buildup from the machine (See
Maintenance.)
♦After engine has started, let it
warm up several seconds to
several minutes, depending on
outside temperature.
♦For maximum performance and
life, operate engine with choke in
RUN and throttle in FAST.
REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER
TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level
(see p.7).
[2] Open fuel shut-off
valve (if equipped).
OIL LEVEL
Choke
Throttle
1/4 TURN
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
SEVERAL
TURNS
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
Fuel shut-off valves
[3] Move throttle to FAST
(if equipped). Operate
with throttle in FAST.
[4] Move choke control
lever to CHOKE.
[5] Move stop switch
(if equipped) to ON.
[6] Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and
avoid kickback.
WARNING
Stop switches
[7] Allow engine to warm
up.
If choke equipped:
Slowly adjust toward
RUN position. Wait until
engine runs smoothly
before each choke ad-
justment.
TO STOP ENGINE
[1] Move throttle to SLOW,
then OFF (if equipped).
[2] Move stop switch to OFF
(if equipped).
Stop switches
1/4 TURN
CLOCKWISE
[3] Close fuel shut-off
valve.
Throttle
Shut-off valves
SEVERAL
TURNS
CLOCKWISE
CAUTION:
Do not stop engine
by moving choke
control to CHOKE.
Backfire, fire or
engine damage
could occur.
