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Throttle lever
Engine switch
8. Stopping
Move the throttle lever on the equipment to the fully
CLOSED (engine idle speed) position, and the
engine running at idle speed.
Turn the engine switch to the “O” (stopping) position.
Note:
Suddenly stopping engine from highspeed
operation can cause engine damage.
Reduce engine speed to idle speed for one minute
before shutting engine off after high-speed, full-load
operation.
Emergency Stop:
Turn the engine switch to the “O” (stopping) position.
Note:
-Never stop the engine by closing the choke lever.
-Never stop the engine during operation while
running above idle speed.
-Shut off the engine and allow it to cool before
transporting or storing the unit.
-Do not put the unit on dry grass or near any
flammable object unless the engine is cold or cooled
down.
9. Maintenance
Air Cleaner Service
Clean the air cleaner element every 20 hours.
-Remove the air cleaner cap from the air cleaner
case by removing the air cleaner cap screw.
-Remove the element from the air cleaner case.
-Wash the element in detergent and water and dry it
thoroughly.
-Reinstall the element in the air cleaner case and
reinstall the air cleaner and tighten the screw.
Note:
Improper element cleaning can result in engine
damage.
Do not use compressed air to clean or dry element.
Always clean element with an approved high flash
point solvent only. Never use petrol.
Do not operate engine with air filter parts removed.
Fuel Tank Cap Service
A breather passage is incorporated in the tank cap.
If the breather passage is clogged, the fuel will not
flow into the carburettor, causing problems with
starting or running the engine.
At the same time, make sure that the base of the
breather assembly is fitted firmly into the groove
inside the tank cap as shown.
Breather
passage
Tank cap
Fuel tank
Breather
assembly
