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COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS
FEATURES
OIL ALERT® SYSTEM (applicable types)
"Oil Alert is a registered trademark in the United States
"
The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine
damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the
crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall
below a safe limit, the Oil Alert system will automatically
stop the engine (the engine switch will remain in the ON
position).
If the engine stops and will not restart, check the engine
oil level (see page 9) before troubleshooting in other
areas.
CIRCUIT PROTECTOR (applicable types)
The circuit
protector protects the battery charging circuit. A short
circuit, or a battery connected with reverse polarity, will
trip the circuit protector.The green indicator inside the
circuit protector will pop out to show that the circuit
protector has switched off. If this occurs, determine the
cause of the problem, and correct it before resetting the
circuit protector
Push the circuit protector button to reset.
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS
IS YOUR ENGINE READY TO GO?
For your safety, to ensure compliance with
environmental regulations, and to maximize the service
life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few
moments before you operate the engine to check its
condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find,
or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you
operate the engine
Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the
engine is level and the engine switch is in the OFF
position.
Always check the following items before you start the
engine:
Check the General Condition of the Engine
Look around and underneath the engine for signs of
oil or gasoline leaks.
Remove any excessive dirt or debris, especially
around the muffler and recoil starter.
Look for signs of damage.
Check that all shields and covers are in place, and all
nuts, bolts, and screws are tightened
Check the Engine
Check the fuel level (see page 8). Starting with a full
tank will help to eliminate or reduce operating
interruptions for refueling.
Check the engine oil level (see page 9). Running the
engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
The Oil Alert system (applicable types) will
automatically stop the engine before the oil level falls
below safe limits. However, to avoid the inconvenience
of an unexpected shutdown, always check the engine
oil level before startup.
Check the reduction case oil level on applicable types
(see page 9). Oil is essential to reduction case
operation and long life.
Check the air filter element (see page 10). A dirty air
filter element will restrict air flow to the carburetor,
reducing engine performance.
Check the equipment powered by this engine. Review
the instructions provided with the equipment powered
by this engine for any precautions and procedures that
should be followed before engine startup.
OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please
review the
SAFETY INFORMATION
section on page 2
and the
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS
on page 4
Carbon Monoxide Hazards.
For your safety, do not
operate the engine in an enclosed area such as a
garage. Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an
enclosed area and cause illness or death
Failure to properly maintain this engine, or failing
to correct a problem before operation, could result
in a significant malfunction.
Some malfunctions can seriously hurt or kill you.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection
before each operation and correct any