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79cc OHV Gas Engine
V 4.0
10. Check the equipment powered by this engine.
11. Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this
engine for precautions and procedures that should be followed before
starting the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING! Direct-coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to,
blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached before
the engine is started to avoid injury or damage.
CAUTION! Failure to follow the steps below will result in rapid retraction of the
starter cord faster than the user can let go. This will pull the user’s hand and
arm toward the engine, possibly resulting in an injury.
1. Move the choke lever (C) to the CLOSED position.
2. Move the throttle lever (I) away from MIN. position, about 1/3 of way toward
the MAX. position.
3. Turn the engine switch (J) to the ON position.
4. Pull Start - Pull the starter handle (E) lightly until you feel resistance then pull
the starter handle briskly. Do not allow the starter handle to snap back against
the engine. Instead, return the starter grip gently by hand.
5. The engine should turn over and start running.
a. If engine floods, place the throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
The engine may make a metallic rapping noise (spark knock, ping) while running
under a heavy load. This is normal. Replace the fuel with premium quality gasoline
if the metallic rapping noise continues under normal load. Contact a qualified
mechanic if the pinging continues as this may indicate existing engine damage.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
IN AN EMERGENCY
Turn the engine switch (J) to the OFF position to stop the engine.
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