8
STARTING AND STOPPING
STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS
♦
Store and fuel equipment in
level position.
♦
Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.)
♦
Use correct type of oil for
expected starting tempera-
ture. (See Oil.)
♦
Remove external equip-
ment/engine loads. (See
equipment operating
instructions.)
♦
Periodically remove any de-
bris buildup from the ma-
chine. (See Maintenance.)
♦
After engine has started, let
it warm up several seconds
to several minutes, depend-
ing on outside temperature.
♦
For maximum performance
and life, operate engine with
choke in RUN and throttle in
FAST.
WARNING
•
Do not use pressurized
starting fluids.
•
Vapors are flammable.
REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER
TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level (see p. 8).
[2] Move throttle to FAST. Operate engine with throttle in
FAST.
[3] Move choke control lever to CHOKE.
[4] Move stop switch to ON
(if equipped).
[5] When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly.
[6] Allow engine to warm up.
Adjust Choke:
Slowly adjust toward RUN position. Wait
until engine runs smoothly before each choke adjust-
ment.
WARNING
OIL LEVEL
OFF
ON
Stop Switch
Throttle
Choke
TO STOP ENGINE
[1] Move throttle control to SLOW,
then to STOP (if equipped).
[2] Push stop switch
(if equipped) to OFF.
CAUTION:
Do not stop engine
by moving choke control to
CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine
damage could occur.
Stop Switch
OFF
ON
Throttle
