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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area
outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can
be lethal in a confined area.
Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting
position whenever pulling the starting rope. To
avoid serious personal injury, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
14
Oil and Fuel (continued)
FUELING UNIT
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors
can explode if ignited. To avoid serious personal
injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool
before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while
filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames
away from the area.
1. Remove fuel cap (Fig. 4-3). Remove the tag from
the fuel tank neck.
UNLEADED
FUEL
Fig. 4-3
Fig. 4-4
Fuel Cap
Cold Start – First Start of the Day or Engine Ran
Out of Fuel
NOTE: Keep the throttle control depressed at all
times until the engine is warmed up.
1. Check oil level in crankcase. See Checking the Oil
Level in Maintenance section.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded fuel.
See
Section 4, Oil and Fuel
.
3. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the
START
[
I
] posi-
tion (Fig. 5-1).
4. Place the choke lever in the
FULL
choke (
A
)
position (Fig. 5-2).
NOTE: There is a small notch for each position
where the the choke lever sets.
NOTE: Fill or add fuel to the tank only when the
unit is in a horizontal position (Fig. 4-3).
Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from
gasoline spray.
2. Place spout of gas container into the fill hole on the
fuel tank and fill tank(Fig. 4-4).
Add gasoline in a clean, well ventilated area
outdoors. Avoid creating a source of ignition for
spilt fuel.
NOTE: Do not overfill tank.
3. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled
4. Reinstall the fuel cap.
Never operate the unit without the fuel cap
securely in place.
5. Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine.
NOTE: Dispose of the old gasoline in accordance to
Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Section 5
Operation