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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 3
SAFETY MESSAGES ..................................................................................................... 3
Damage Prevention Messages ..................................................................................... 3
Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 3
COMPONENT& CONTROL LOCATION ........................................................................ 4
BEFORE OPERATION CHECKS ................................................................................... 4
OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 5
Safe Operating Precautions .......................................................................................... 5
Starting the Engine ....................................................................................................... 5
Stopping the Engine ..................................................................................................... 6
Specifications ............................................................................................................... 7
SERVICING YOUR ENGINE .......................................................................................... 8
The Importance of Maintenance ................................................................................... 8
Maintenance Safety ...................................................................................................... 8
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 8
Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................................. 9
Fuel ............................................................................................................................. 10
Engine Oil ................................................................................................................... 11
Air Cleaner .................................................................................................................. 13
Spark Plug .................................................................................................................. 14
Spark Arrester ............................................................................................................. 15
Flywheel Brake Inspection .......................................................................................... 15
Engine Adjustments .................................................................................................... 15
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTING OF THE ENGINE .................................................. 16
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 16
Preparation for Engine Storage .................................................................................. 16
Engine Storage ........................................................................................................... 18
Removal from Storage ................................................................................................ 18
Transporting ............................................................................................................... 18
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ......................................................... 19
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION .............................................................. 20
Serial Number Location .............................................................................................. 20
High Altitude Operation............................................................................................... 20
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our engine. We want to help you to get the best results from your new
engine and to operate it safely. This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it
carefully before operating the engine.
This manual should be considered a as permanent part of the engine and should remain with the
engine if resold.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any additional
information regarding engine startup, shutdown, operation, adjustments or any special
maintenance instructions.