5. OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
and the chapter titled
BEFORE OPERATION
.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or actions that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any safety
precautions that should be observed in conjunction with engine startup, shutdown, or
operation.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
2. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSE position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position.
Some engine applications use a remotely-mounted choke control rather than the
engine-mounted choke lever shown here.
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