DR Premier 375, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is in the “ON” position (Figure 13).
2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the “CHOKE” position if the engine is
cold (Figure 15). Leave it in the RUN position if the engine is already warm.
3. Move the Throttle Control Lever to about half way between Slow and Fast
position (Figure 16).
4. Turn the On/Off Switch to the "ON" position (Figure 17).
5. Slowly pull the Starter Cord until you feel resistance, then pull quickly. The
Cord will recoil back into position.
6. When the Choke is on, the Engine will soon begin to run rough. Adjust the
Choke to the right until the engine runs smoother (Figure 15). Continue this
process until the engine runs well with the Choke Lever fully in the run
position.
Note: Ensure that the Choke Lever is fully to the right “Run” position and the
Throttle Control Lever is fully to the left (rabbit) Position for Chipping.
Stopping the Engine
1. Slowly move the Throttle Control Lever all the way to idle “turtle” position
(Figure 16).
2. Turn the On/Off Switch to the "Off" position (Figure 17).
Note: Close the Fuel Shut-Off Valve when transporting or storing the machine
(Figure 13).
Starter
Cord
Figure 17
Manual
Engine Switch
ON
OFF
Throttle
Control
Lever
Figure 16
Slow
Fast
Choke Control
Lever
Figure 15
“RUN”
“CHOKE”
The flywheel will still rotate for A WHILE after the engine is shut off. Shut
down the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop,
remove spark plug wire, then wait 5 minutes before moving or working on the
chipper.
Never stop the engine by moving the choke lever to the choke position. This
could cause an engine backfire resulting in engine damage.