OPERATION
18
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check the oil level. See the Engine Manual
How
to Check/Add Oil
section
2. Make sure equipment drive controls are
disengaged.
3. Push the stop switch to the on position (A, Figure
15).
A
Figure 15. On/Stop Switch
A. On/Stop Switch Selector
4. Insert the engine key (A, Figure 16) into the engine
key slot and push fully in to the RUN position.
5. Turn the choke knob (B) fully clockwise if engine is
cold.
Note: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.
6. Push the primer button (C) two times.
Note: If the engine does not start after three attempts,
see the Engine Manual
Troubleshooting
section.
8.
Electric Start:
First connect the extension cord to
the power cord receptacle and then into a wall
receptacle. If additional extension cord is
required, make sure it is 3-wire.
Figure 17. Rewind Start
A. Starter Cord Handle
A
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback)
will pull your hand and arm toward the engine
faster than you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
When starting engine, pull the starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly to avoid kickback.
7.
Rewind Start:
Firmly hold the starter cord handle
(A, Figure 17). Pull the starter cord handle slowly
until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
CAUTION
To extend the life of the starter, use short
starting cycles (five seconds maximum.) Wait
one minute between starting cycles.
A
B
Figure 18. Electric Start
A. Starter Push Button
B. Power Cord Receptacle
Note: If the engine does not start after three attempts,
see the Engine Manual
Troubleshooting
section.
WARNING
If the extension cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid to
avoid a hazard.
9
. Electric Start:
Depress the push button (A, Figure
18). After you start the engine, first disconnect the
extension cord from the wall receptacle and then
from the power cord receptacle (B).
Figure 16. Electric Start
A. Engine Key
B. Choke Knob
C. Primer Button
A
B
C
Not
for
Reproduction
