Operation
Starting The Engine
2
Operation
WM doc 8/17/21
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SECTION 2 OPERATION
2.1 Starting The Engine
DANGER!
Ensure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of the path of the
blade before starting. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER!
Operate your engine only in well ventilated areas. The exhaust gases of
your engine can cause nausea, delirium, and potentially death unless adequate venti
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lation is present.
DANGER!
Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. This is a fire hazard, which
may cause serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not operate engine without proper and operational spark arrester/muf
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fler. Sparks emitted from the engine exhaust could ignite surrounding materials, caus
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ing serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
EPA Compliant Gas Tanks Only: Always relieve all fuel pressure inside
the tank prior to filling or connecting fuel fittings. Failure to do so may result in fuel
spillage.
CAUTION!
EPA Compliant Gas Tanks Only: Disconnect the fuel tank when not in use,
or engine flooding or fuel spillage may result.
1.
Close the engine choke by pulling the choke cable knob out.
2.
Turn the key switch to the START position and release. Release the key switch to the RUN position after the engine starts.
3.
When the engine starts, slowly push the choke cable knob in.
ENGINE SHUTOFF
1.
Disengage the clutch handle to stop the blade if necessary.
2.
Let the engine run for 15 seconds with no load, then turn the key switch to the OFF position.
