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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................3
SAFETY MESSAGES ................................................................................ ..................3
Damage Prevention Messages ..................................................................................3
Safety Information ......................................................................................................3
COMPONENT& CONTROL LOCATION .......................................................................4
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS ..................................................................................4
OPERATION ..................................................................................................................4
Safe Operating Precautions .......................................................................................5
Starting The Engine.....................................................................................................5
Stopping The Engine...................................................................................................5
Specifications..............................................................................................................5
SERVICING YOUR ENGINE ...........................................................................................6
The Importance Of Maintenance .................................................. ..............................6
Maintenance Safety ...................................................................................................6
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................7
Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................... 7
Refueling.....................................................................................................................8
Fuel Recommendations..............................................................................................8
Engine Oil....................................................................................................................9
Air Cleaner.................................................................................................................11
Spark Plug .................................... ...........................................................................11
HELPFUL TIPS& SUGGESTIONS................................................................................13
Storing Your Engine................................................................................... ..............13
Adding A Gasoline Stabilizer To Extend Fuel Storage Life ......................................14
Draining The Fuel Tank And Carburetor...................................................................14
Clean Fuel Strainer .................................................................................................15
Transporting ............................................................................................................16
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS...........................................................16
TECHNICAL& CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................17
Serial Number Location.............................................................................................17
High Altitude Operation ..........................................................................................17