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On/Off
Switch
Throttle
Control
Choke
Control
Gas
Valve
Starter
Pull Cord
OPERATION
Starting the Engine
1. Check oil level by pulling out the Oil Dip Stick. Add oil if necessary. Never run with low
or no oil.
2. Open the Gas Valve by pushing it down until it stops. See photo on the next page.
3. Turn the On/Off Switch to the On position.
4. If the Engine is cold, pull the Choke Control out. Otherwise, continue with the next
step.
5. Slowly pull out on the Starter Pull Cord until it engages, then pull out fast.
The Engine should start. Try again in a few minutes if it does not start immediately. Refer
to the Robin Subaru
®
Operator’s Manual under Troubleshooting if problems persist. Let
the engine run for five minutes to warm up and build up pressure in the hydraulic lines.
If any hydraulic leaks are detected,
immediately turn the Engine Off.
6. After the Engine is warm, push
in the Choke Control to open
choke.
7. Push the Throttle Control to
the left for full speed.
8. To turn off the Engine,
turn the On/Off Switch
to the Off position.
Warning: The hydraulic
system is now pressur-
ized. Do not move Boom
Controls until ready to
begin digging. Stay clear
Warning: This engine-run Trencher must never be used indoors, in a house, or any
other sealed structure without proper ventilation. Carbon monoxide is produced dur-
ing operation and is deadly in a closed environment. Early signs of Carbon Monoxide
poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these
