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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/
engine 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. 8).
[2] Open fuel shut-off Valve
[3] Move throttle to
FAST
(if equipped).
Operate engine
with throttle in
FAST.
Throttle
OIL LEVEL
FULL CHOKE
POSITION
Choke
1/4 TURN
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
Shut-off valve
[4] Move choke lever to CHOKE.
Once engine starts, gradually
move choke to RUN.
[5] Move stop switch to ON
(if equipped).
WARNING
OFF
ON
Stop switch
• When starting engine,
pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then
pull rapidly.
[6] Allow engine to
warm up.
If choke equipped:
Slowly adjust toward
RUN position. Wait
until engine runs
smoothly before each
choke adjustment.
TO STOP ENGINE
[1] Move throttle to SLOW,
then STOP
(if equipped).
[2] Push stop switch
to OFF
(if equipped).
Stop switch
OFF
ON
1/4 TURN
CLOCKWISE
[3] Close fuel
shut-off valve.
Throttle
Shut-off valve
CAUTION: Do not stop
engine by moving choke
control to CHOKE.
Backfire, fire or engine
damage could occur.
