section 2 — operation
gsh-220 engine
engine eMission CoMplianCe peRiod
For nonhandheld engines: The Emissions Compliance
Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label
indicates the number of operating hours for which
the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission
requirements.
For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category
C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours, and A = 500 hours.
For engines 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours,
B = 500 hours, and A = 1000 hours.
opeRaTion and MainTenanCe
It is the owner’s/operator's responsibility to perform
all safety checks; to make sure that all maintenance
for safe operation is performed promptly; and to have
the engine checked by an authorized dealer periodi-
cally. Normal maintenance service and replacement
of parts are the responsibility of the owner/operator
and, as such, are not considered defects in materials
or workmanship within the terms of the warranty.
Individual operating habits and usage contribute to
the need for maintenance service.
Proper maintenance and care of the engine assures a
minimum number of problems and keeps the oper-
ating expenses at a minimum. See the authorized
dealer/distributor for service aids and accessories.
BefoRe sTaRTing The engine
Perform the following tasks before trying to start the
engine:
CheCking engine oil
1. Check the engine oil level before starting the engine
each time after the initial start. If the oil level is
below the point of overflowing, or below the top
hatch mark, fill to the proper level (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick
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OIL FILL
CAP
adding engine oil
1. Remove the yellow oil fill cap from the crankcase
(Figure 1).
2. If equipped with a dipstick, add engine oil until the
oil level registers to the top of the hatched area on
the dipstick after it has been screwed in.
adding fuel
1. Fill the fuel tank using clean, fresh UNLEADED
gasoline.
sTaRTing The engine
1. Open the fuel shut-off valve, if so equipped.
2. If the unit is equipped with the IDLE/CONTROL fea-
ture, locate the IDLE/CONTROL ON/OFF SWITCH
on the control panel, and set it to the OFF (O) posi-
tion.
3. Locate the RUN/STOP SWITCH (Figure 2) next to
the engine cylinder head and push it to RUN.
Figure 2 - Run/Stop Switch
RUN STOP
SWITCH
STOP
RUN
LOW OIL
INDICATOR
ENGINE SHUTS OFF
4. If the engine is equipped with a manual speed con-
trol, move the control to the RUN or HIGH position
(see Figure 3).
if the engine is equipped with a choke, use the
following instructions:
1. Place the choke lever (Figure 4) in the FULL
CHOKE POSITION by sliding it to the left (towards
the valve cover), in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
2. Grasp the recoil handle (Figure 5) and pull it slowly
until slight resistance is felt, then PULL QUICKLY.
A.
If the engine FAILS TO START, go to Step 3.
B.
If the engine STARTS, go to Step 4.
