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Item 60349 

        

Electric Start (if equipped)

1.  To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the 

CHOKE position.  

To restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the 

RUN position. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Open the Fuel Valve.

3.  Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to 1/3 

away from the SLOW position (the “turtle”).

Note:

 Some tools have a Speed Control Lever located 

elsewhere on the tool which functions the same as 

the Throttle. Use the Speed Control Lever in place 

of the Throttle when the tool is so equipped.

4.  Turn the Engine Switch to START.

CHOKE RUN

1

2

3

ON

OFF

START

4

START

SAFETY

OPERA

TION

MAINTENANCE

SETUP

Summary of Contents for 60349

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...Fuel Type 87 octane unleaded gasoline Capacity 1 Gallon Engine Oil Type SAE 10W 30 above 32 F 5W 30 at 32 F or below Capacity 1 16 Quart Run Time 50 Load with full tank 3 hr Sound Level at 22 feet 108...

Page 3: ...goggles with side shields Read the manual before set up and or use WARNING marking concerning Risk of Hearing Loss Wear hearing protection Symbol Property or Statement WARNING marking concerning Risk...

Page 4: ...ort vehicles to prevent the tool from rolling slipping and tilting 9 Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements 10 Do not leave the equipment unattended when it is running Turn off the equi...

Page 5: ...Precautions 1 Before service maintenance or cleaning a Turn the engine switch to its OFF position b Allow the engine to completely cool c Then remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug 2 Keep all...

Page 6: ...t by the U S Environmental Protection Agency For warranty information refer to the last pages of this manual WARNING DO NOT INSTALL THIS ENGINE ON A VEHICLE Battery Setup Instructions 1 Place a fully...

Page 7: ...800 520 0882 Item 60349 Engine Controls Starter Handle Oil Drain Plug Air Filter Fuel Valve Choke Fuel Cap Throttle Engine Switch Muffler Dipstick Starter Serial Number Location Write on front cover...

Page 8: ...e oil WILL permanently damage the engine 1 Make sure the engine is stopped and is level 2 Close the Fuel Valve 3 Clean the top of the Dipstick and the area around it Remove the Dipstick by threading i...

Page 9: ...nol E10 Do not use E85 ethanol Note Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container It can cause particles to enter the carburetor affecting engine perform...

Page 10: ...the same as the Throttle Use the Speed Control Lever in place of the Throttle when the tool is so equipped 4 Turn the Engine Switch on 5 Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it slow...

Page 11: ...operation b The operational break in period will last about 3 hours of use During this period Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed c The maintenan...

Page 12: ...on 2 Open the Fuel Valve 3 Slide the Throttle or Speed Control Lever to 1 3 away from the SLOW position the turtle Note Some tools have a Speed Control Lever located elsewhere on the tool which functi...

Page 13: ...ne operation b The operational break in period will last about 3 hours of use During this period Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed c The mainten...

Page 14: ...ication Schedule Note This maintenance schedule is intended solely as a general guide If performance decreases or if equipment operates unusually check systems immediately The maintenance needs of eac...

Page 15: ...RE do not start the engine while the smell of fuel hangs in the air Engine Oil Change CAUTION Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns Wait for engine to cool before changing oil 1 Make su...

Page 16: ...und spark plug 2 Using a spark plug wrench remove the spark plug 3 Inspect the spark plug If the electrode is oily clean it using a clean dry rag If the electrode has deposits on it polish it using em...

Page 17: ...ve After all fuel has drained reinstall the drain bolt and sediment cup if equipped Tighten securely 3 LUBRICATION a Change engine oil b Clean out area around spark plug Remove spark plug and pour one...

Page 18: ...times to air out the chamber Reinstall spark plug and set Choke to CHOKE position 9 Replace Fuel Filter IGNITION SPARK RELATED 1 Spark plug cap not connected securely 2 Spark plug electrode wet or dir...

Page 19: ...an 10 ethanol E15 E20 E85 etc 3 Test replace fuel tank cap 4 Have qualified technician service magneto 5 Secure spark plug cap Engine stops when under heavy load 1 Dirty air filter 2 Engine running co...

Page 20: ...t Stud 2 53 Packing Carburetor 1 54 Insulator Carburetor 1 55 Packing Insulator 1 56 Carburetor Assy 1 Part Description Qty 57 Packing Air Cleaner 1 58 Nut Flange 2 59 Air Cleaner Assy 1 60 Element Ai...

Page 21: ...Page 21 For technical questions please call 1 800 520 0882 Item 60349 Assembly Diagram SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE SETUP...

Page 22: ...TATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER A...

Page 23: ...r Small Off Road Engine herein engine Within the United States new off road spark ignition engines certified for model year 1997 and later must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent ant...

Page 24: ...hich are not authorized by HFT b Improper installation adjustment or repair of the engine or of any warranted part unless performed by an authorized warranty center c Failure to follow recommendations...

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