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6. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds.
Then, if the Choke lever is in the START position,
move the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position.
Note:
Moving the Choke Lever too
fast could stall the engine.
IMpORTANT:
Allow the engine to run at no load for five minutes
after each start-up so that the engine can stabilize.
7. Adjust the Throttle as needed.
Break-in period:
a. Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine 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 maintenance break-in period will last about 20 hours of use.
• Change the engine oil after this period.
Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows
the schedule explained in the MAINTENANCE section.
Stopping the Engine
1. To stop the engine in an emergency,
turn the Engine Switch off.
2.
Under normal conditions, use the following procedure:
a. Slide the Throttle or Speed Control
Lever to SLOW (the “turtle”).
b. Turn the Engine Switch off.
c. Close the Fuel Valve.
NOTICE
See Long-Term Storage on page 15
for complete storage instructions.
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