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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Always handle fuel with extreme care.
Failure to observe these safety instructions can cause a fire
or explosion which could result in serve burns or death.
• DO NOT add fuel when the engine is ON. Let the
engine cool at least 2 minutes before you add fuel.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors only with an approved
container. Make sure that the unit is on the ground.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Let spilled fuel evaporate before you start the engine.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
1. Slowly remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 4) and fill the tank
(B) with fuel. DO NOT fill higher than the bottom of the
fuel tank neck (C).
2. Install the fuel cap. Let spilled fuel evaporate before you
start the engine.
4
Starting Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive. Always be careful with fuel.
Failure to observe these safety instructions can cause
a fire or explosion, which could result in serve burns or
death.
• Make sure that the spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and
air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because their
vapors are flammable.
• Do not over-prime the engine. Follow the engine
starting instructions in this manual.
• If the engine floods, set the choke (if equipped) to the
OPEN/RUN position, move the throttle (if equipped) to
the FAST position, and start the engine.
1. Make sure that the auger control lever (A, Figure 5) and
the traction control lever(B) are disengaged.
2. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (C) (if equipped) to the OPEN
position.
3. Move the throttle control (D) (if equipped) to the FAST
position.
4. Turn the ignition key (E) to the ON position or install the
push/pull key.
5. Turn the choke control (F) to the CLOSED position.
Note:
The choke is usually not needed to start a warm
engine.
6. Push the primer (G) two times.
Note:
The primer is usually not needed to start a warm
engine.
