How to Start the Engine
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Starting Engine
·
Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place and secured.
· Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
· If engine floods, set choke to open/run position, move throttle to fast position
and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
· Start and run engine outdoors.
· Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
1.
Check the oil level. See the
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2.
Move the fuel shutoff (I) to the ON position.
3.
Move the choke lever (J) the choke
position.
Note: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
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Move Throttle lever (D) away from MIN. position, about 1/3 of way toward MAX. position.
Turn
the Engine switch (F) to the ON position.
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Firmly hold the starting handle (H). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until
resistance is felt, the pull rapidly.
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.
How to Stop the Engine
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration.
Fire hazard
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